Brooke Hill Academy
Brooke Road, Oakham, LE15 6HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brooke Hill Academy is a primary school in Oakham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 27 schools in Rutland. It ranks 2nd of 14 primary schools in Oakham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2015, report published 16 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Brooke Hill Academy is ambitious for what all pupils can learn and achieve. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). An improved curriculum provides well-planned and engaging learning experiences. For example, pupils in key stage 1 enjoy investigating friction. As one pupil commented, 'I didn't know science could be this fun!' The school supports pupils' wider development through a range of experiences. An impressive range of well-attended clubs cater for a wide variety of interests. These include hockey, textiles and business enterprise. There are many opportunities for pupils to contribute to the life of the school. For example, literacy ambassadors help other pupils make good use of the 'Reading Shed'. Most pupils feel happy and safe at this school. As a result, attendance is high. Pupils are friendly and well-mannered. Behaviour in lessons is respectful. This helps pupils to concentrate on their work. The school has introduced a new behaviour policy. This is having a positive impact. The majority of parents have confidence in the school. As one parent commented, 'There seems to be a clear direction of travel and a plan in place to improve.'
What the school should improve
- There have been recent changes to improve the curriculum. These changes are ongoing, with some at an earlier stage of implementation than others. The school should continue to implement and refine the amended curriculum so that pupils can deepen their knowledge securely and consistently over time.
- The school's plans for teaching British values are not yet fully developed. As a result, some pupils do not have an age-appropriate depth of understanding of the British values they have been taught. The school should ensure that all pupils have an age- appropriate understanding of the key values that are important in Britain today.
- Some parents feel that communication between home and school is not as effective as it could be. They are concerned that the school does not always respond to issues they raise in a timely manner. Some say that they do not feel fully informed. The school should improve communication systems so that all parents feel fully involved and informed about their child's education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
275 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Brooke Hill Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catmose Primary | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Brooke Priory School | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 77% met the expected standard |
| Oakham CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BROOKE HILL ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anna O'Shaughnessy
- Phone
- 01572724214
- Address
- Brooke Road, Oakham, LE15 6HQ
- Local authority
- Rutland
- URN
- 137358
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.