Uppingham Community College

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

London Road, Uppingham, LE15 9TJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Uppingham Community College is a secondary school in Uppingham for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 27 schools in Rutland. It ranks 2nd of 3 secondary schools in Rutland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 June 2013, report published 26 June 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 March 2023

This is a happy, caring and inclusive school. Pupils understand that leaders have high standards and expectations. Pupils know that their teachers want the very best for them. The school's core values of 'respect, honesty and kindness' are seen throughout the school. These are reinforced in every aspect of school life. Pupils are proud to attend Uppingham Community College. They behave well and display positive attitudes toward their learning. Pupils benefit from both a well-planned curriculum and positive relationships with their teachers. They know what is expected of them. Lessons are positive and purposeful. Pupils get on well together and show respect. Pupils are polite and well mannered to adults, visitors and their classmates. Pupils say bullying is rare. They trust their teachers will solve any problems they may have. Pupils have many opportunities to take part in activities and trips outside lessons. This helps them develop their talents and interests in the areas of, for example, sports, music and drama. Pupils in key stage 4 have opportunities to develop their leadership skills. They help the younger pupils. The well-being ambassadors support pupils who want to talk about any issues they have.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, teachers do not always choose the most appropriate activities that enable pupils to learn the most essential knowledge. As a result, not all pupils grasp this knowledge as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that in all subjects, teachers consistently use activities which match the intended learning.
  • Some pupils with SEND do not receive the precise support that they need. Teachers do not receive clear enough information that will help pupils with SEND achieve as well as they should. Leaders should provide teachers with precise information about how to support pupils with SEND so that they progress well through the curriculum.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

179 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.4

49.4, 3.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths52.5%

52.5%, 7.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths77.1%

77.1%, 12.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc27.9%

27.9%, 12.6 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.27

4.27, 0.18 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

919 pupils on roll, with places for 915

Eligible for free school meals15.6%

15.6%, 10.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4%

4%, 17.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.6%

10.6%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.7%

7.7%, 1.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Uppingham Community College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Uppingham School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 23.3
Lodge Park Academy5 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standardAttainment 8: 33.5
Corby Business Academy6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.0
Oakham School6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 24.4
Catmose College6 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 52.9

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr David Anderson
Address
London Road, Uppingham, LE15 9TJ
Local authority
Rutland
URN
136629

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.