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Catmose College

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personPrincipal Stuart Williams

corporate_fareRUTLAND AND DISTRICT SCHOOLS' FEDERATION

location_onOakham, LE15 6RP

language Visit Website phone 1572770066

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,069

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Attainment 8

52.9

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Rutland

#632 of 3,216 nationally

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Catmose College is a Academy converter secondary school in Oakham, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Catmose College is an academy converter in Oakham, Rutland, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of RUTLAND AND DISTRICT SCHOOLS' FEDERATION. The school has approximately 1,121 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.9, placing the school #1 in Rutland and #632 of 3,216 nationally. 60.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 29.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 0.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

60.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)29.5%

Entering EBacc44.30%

EBacc APS4.76

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48.00%

EBacc APS4.72

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS4.82

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS5.08

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.62

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.98

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 March 2024

Inspection Report

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08 October 2020

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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01 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-03-26

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-02-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-11-19

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.4%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,121 pupils. During this period, there were 6 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,121	6	0.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,124	15	1.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,095	21	1.9%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,097	16	1.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,091	15	1.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,065	13	1.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,069	17	1.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,064	12	1.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,016	13	1.3%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,018	13	1.3%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,016	4	0.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,022	13	1.3%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,027	3	0.3%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,030	9	0.9%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,017	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,017	12	1.2%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,019	15	1.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	985	8	0.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	989	10	1.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	993	4	0.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	955	2	0.2%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	956	4	0.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	954	7	0.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	935	2	0.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	933	2	0.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	931	5	0.5%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 64 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 51 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree35%

agree43%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree27%

agree42%

disagree21%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree24%

disagree10%

strongly disagree12%

don't know2%

not applicable24%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no77%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree39%

agree25%

disagree16%

strongly disagree16%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree60%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree52%

agree37%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree38%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree39%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree30%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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