Cottesmore Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, Oakham, LE15 7BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Cottesmore Academy is a primary school in Oakham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 27 schools in Rutland. It ranks 13th of 14 primary schools in Oakham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 May 2022, report published 14 July 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

8 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths50%

50%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score100

100, 6 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

126 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals4%

4%, 22.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language16.7%

16.7%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support26.2%

26.2%, 11.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.8%

4.8%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cottesmore Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard
South Witham Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	35% met the expected standard
Oakham CofE Primary School	4 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy	5 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	77% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE RUTLAND LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Gooding
Phone: 01572812278
Website: cottesmoreacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, Oakham, LE15 7BA
Local authority: Rutland
URN: 142401

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.