SchoolScoresCatmose College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of RUTLAND AND DISTRICT SCHOOLS' FEDERATION
Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, LE15 6RP
01572 770066 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 26 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
329 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 140 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 22% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 250 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 43% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
203 pupils in this year group.
60% — 6 points above the Rutland average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% | 54% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 52.9 | 50.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
202 pupils in this year group.
95% — about the same as the Rutland average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 51% | 41% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | Not published | 1% | 13% |
| Further education college | 32% | 42% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Rutland. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 227 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 286 |
| Of those, offered a place | 224 (78%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 419 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit for severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Rutland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Rutland. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.2% | 13.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Rutland. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Rutland. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 12.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Rutland. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Rutland. Lower than 90% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.6% | 7.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Rutland. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0% | 18.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Rutland. Lower than 92% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3 | 7.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Rutland. Lower than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.18% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Rutland. Higher than 41% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Rutland. Higher than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Rutland. Higher than 10% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 10.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Harington School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B- average A level grade
- Oakham School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 40% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Catmose College's Ofsted rating?
Catmose College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 March 2024.
How did Catmose College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Catmose College?
81% of the 329 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Catmose College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Catmose College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 286 families put Catmose College as their first choice for 227 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 224 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136530.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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