Harington School

  • Sixth form and college
  • Free school
  • Ages 16 to 19
No Ofsted inspection

Huntsmans Drive, Catmose Campus, Oakham, LE15 6RPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Harington School is a post-16 school or college in Oakham for ages 16 to 19. It is one of the 27 schools in Rutland.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted has not published an inspection of Harington School.

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 March 2025

Leaders are aspirational for students, and they set exceptionally high standards. Consequently, learners work very hard. Their behaviour, attendance and punctuality are excellent. Learners are respectful, highly motivated and consistently work hard to achieve their goals. Students benefit from extensive, high-quality academic enrichment opportunities, including Young Enterprise, DocSoc, GreenPower and Cybersecurity. They also have access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities that support their physical and mental well-being. These experiences enhance students' knowledge, resilience and confidence and ensure they are very well-prepared for their next steps. Students say the school is 'shaping who they are and who they want to be'. Students are highly satisfied with the exceptional education and support they receive at Harington. Their teachers challenge and inspire them to reach their highest potential. Students thrive at Harington. They feel safe and study in an environment of like-minded peers who are equally committed to their academic studies.

Exam results

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

156 students

Average point score per A level entry38.18

38.18, 3.18 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

358 pupils on roll, with places for 300

Eligible for free school meals7.5%

7.5%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.9%

5.9%, 15.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support3.4%

3.4%, 11.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harington School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Catmose College0.2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 52.9
Oakham School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 24.4
Uppingham School6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 23.3
Uppingham Community College7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.4
Melton Vale Sixth Form College8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Free schools 16 to 19
Sector
Free school
Trust
RUTLAND AND DISTRICT SCHOOLS' FEDERATION
Age range
16 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Stuart Williams
Address
Huntsmans Drive, Catmose Campus, Oakham, LE15 6RP
Local authority
Rutland
URN
141965

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.