Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Rutland 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 27 schools across Rutland. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Rutland has 27 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 24 with a published Ofsted inspection, 6 (25%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 100% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Whissendine Church of England Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Rutland follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

27
Total schools
6
Outstanding (historic grade)
25%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
62.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
34.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Whissendine Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
2. Harington School
16 plus
 Outstanding 79 View school
3. Catmose College
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
4. Brooke Hill Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
5. Uppingham Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
6. Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
7. Leighfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
8. St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
9. Ketton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
10. English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 70 View school
11. Uppingham Community College
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
12. Ryhall CofE Academy
Primary
 Good 67 View school
13. Casterton College Rutland
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
14. Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary
 Good 64 View school
15. Oakham CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 62 View school
16. Great Casterton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 62 View school
17. Cottesmore Academy
Primary
 Good 58 View school
18. Catmose Primary
Primary
 Good 53 View school
19. Edith Weston Academy
Primary
 Good 52 View school
20. Empingham Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 51 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Rutland?
There are 27 open primary & secondary schools in Rutland (closed schools are excluded). 6 of the 24 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Rutland?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Rutland is Whissendine Church of England Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Rutland?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Rutland?
Primary and secondary applications in Rutland are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Rutland council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.