Casterton College Rutland

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Ryhall Road, Great Casterton, Stamford, PE9 4ATOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Casterton College Rutland is a secondary school in Stamford for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 27 schools in Rutland. It ranks 1st of 2 secondary schools in Stamford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 19 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 September 2023

This is a school where all staff want pupils to be successful and happy. The school has a clear vision for its pupils: 'Ability is not fixed'. The curriculum has been designed to help pupils to make good progress, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are taught how to stay safe in and beyond school. Bullying is not tolerated. Most pupils say that when it happens, staff take it seriously. Staff act quickly to resolve any issues. Sometimes, however, not all pupils feel confident to report issues of bullying. Pupils behave and get on well together. The atmosphere in lessons is purposeful. Pupils respect each other and their teachers. They know that their teachers have their best interests at heart. Pupils demonstrate the school's values. They have high aspirations of themselves, the school and the community. Many parents believe that the school has high expectations for their children.

What the school should improve

  • Some pupils do not feel that they can report bullying. They feel that it will not always be dealt with effectively. This means that some pupils do not routinely report their concerns. The school should ensure that all pupils feel confident to report bullying concerns and that all concerns are successfully addressed.
  • Disadvantaged pupils' attendance is not as strong as others in the school. Leaders must continue their ambitious plans to ensure that the attendance of disadvantaged pupils improves.
  • Some pupils do not have a full enough understanding of the careers and further education opportunities open to them. They are not as well-informed as they could be when planning their next steps. The school should implement its ambitious plans to ensure that all pupils have the knowledge they need to make well-informed decisions about their futures.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

193 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score48.7

48.7, 2.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths50.3%

50.3%, 4.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths74.1%

74.1%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc64.8%

64.8%, 24.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.50

4.50, 0.41 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

857 pupils on roll, with places for 900

Eligible for free school meals16.2%

16.2%, 10.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.3%

3.3%, 18.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.1%

20.1%, 5.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Casterton College Rutland

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Stamford Welland Academy2 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standardAttainment 8: 39.7
Stamford Endowed Schools2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 39.4
Kirkstone House School7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 22.0
Bourne Grammar School9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 68.6
Oakham School9 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 24.4

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CASTERTON COLLEGE RUTLAND
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Carl Smith
Address
Ryhall Road, Great Casterton, Stamford, PE9 4AT
Local authority
Rutland
URN
137340

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.