Empingham Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8PQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Empingham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Oakham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 27 schools in Rutland. It ranks 12th of 14 primary schools in Oakham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2010.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 November 2010, report published 21 December 2010
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this happy village school. They thrive because they are known as individuals. Right from the start of school, staff get to know each child well and show high levels of care for them. Pupils are kept safe. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive. Pupils appreciate that each teacher makes learning fun in different ways. Many parents comment positively about the 'family feel' provided by the school. Leaders have established a culture of high expectations. The school's motto, 'Together, we rise to the challenge', exemplifies the ambition leaders have for every pupil. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. They understand the importance of being kind to each other. Pupils make sure that everyone feels welcome and that no one is left out. They listen closely to their teachers. They are active participants in their learning. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils are motivated by the rewards on offer. Everyone wants to earn a 'dojo' point so that they can visit the 'dojo shop' and buy a small item or an experience. Pupils who have collected 100 dojos can use their points to eat their lunch in the staffroom with friends.
What the school should improve
- Leaders are systematically reviewing curriculum plans for all subjects. They have not yet refined all curriculum plans to ensure that they precisely identify the key knowledge that pupils must know and remember. In the subjects not yet reviewed, pupils are expected to remember too much content. Leaders must continue their plan to strategically refine all curriculum plans.
- On a few occasions, teachers do not adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils. This means that pupils are sometimes asked to complete learning activities that do not maximise their learning. Leaders must ensure that teachers consistently provide learning activities that meet the needs of all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
57 pupils on roll, with places for 103
Schools near Empingham Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Great Casterton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 53% met the expected standard |
| Edith Weston Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Ketton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Malcolm Sargent Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE RUTLAND LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs S Gooding
- Phone
- 01780460246
- Address
- School Lane, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8PQ
- Local authority
- Rutland
- URN
- 146425
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.