Best Primary Schools in Rutland 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 17 schools across Rutland. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Rutland has 17 primary schools, of which 2 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 15 rated Good — 100% of primary schools in Rutland are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Brooke Hill Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Rutland follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

17
Total schools
2
Outstanding
12%
Outstanding rate
62.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
34.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Brooke Hill Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
🥈 English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
🥉 Ketton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
4. Leighfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
5. Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
6. St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
7. Uppingham Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
8. Ryhall CofE Academy
Primary
 Good 74 View school
9. Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
10. Oakham CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
11. Whissendine Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 67 View school
12. Catmose Primary
Primary
 Good 65 View school
13. Cottesmore Academy
Primary
 Good 65 View school
14. Empingham Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 63 View school
15. St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School
Primary
 Good 60 View school
16. Edith Weston Academy
Primary
 Good 59 View school
17. Great Casterton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 52 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Rutland?
There are 17 primary schools in Rutland, of which 2 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Rutland?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Rutland is Brooke Hill Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Rutland?
Primary and secondary school applications in Rutland are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Rutland council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Rutland?
12% of primary schools in Rutland are rated Outstanding and 88% are rated Good. 85.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.