Cottesmore Academy
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 May 2022
Pupils are proud of their school. They embrace the school's 'EPIC' values of expectations, pride, independence and collaboration. Pupils say the school is, indeed, 'epic'. Pupils treat each other and adults with respect and consideration. They say that if another pupil were to be unkind, staff would sort it out quickly. Pupils feel safe and valued in school. Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils are enthusiastic about their lessons and are keen to succeed. Many pupils join and leave the school during the academic year due to their family's military deployment. Some pupils' parents are working away for extended periods. The school's programme of support for these pupils is extensive. This helps pupils to manage their worries and emotions. One parent, typical of many, commented that, 'Teachers and staff go above and beyond expectations.' Pupils value the opportunities that are on offer to them. They enjoy caving and climbing in Derbyshire and visiting a museum to learn important information about rocks and soils. All pupils get to work outside and so learn more about the outdoors. Pupils enjoy taking on roles such as young governors, eco-warriors and sports leaders.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not make clear the most important things that pupils need to know at each stage of their education. This means pupils do not learn and remember the curriculum as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum for all subjects makes clear the most important things that pupils should know and remember at each stage of their education.
- Some subject leaders have not had the opportunity to check on how well the curriculum is being implemented. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a factor in this. This means that these leaders do not have a fully rounded view of how well pupils are acquiring curriculum content. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders rigorously monitor their area of responsibility.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
126 pupils on roll, with places for 360
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
- 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.