Cottesmore Academy

Type Primary / Academy sponsor led
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Kendrew Barracks
Cottesmore
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7BA
Phone 01572812278
Reference Number 142401

Cottesmore Academy has demonstrated a solid performance during its recent inspection, being rated as good in all areas assessed. The school has made notable strides since its last inspection, moving up from a previous grade of requires improvement. The well-structured curriculum emphasizes reading and mathematical skills, allowing pupils to engage actively and enthusiastically in their learning. The school serves a unique demographic with a high proportion of pupils from military families, and its extensive support programs help manage the emotional and educational needs of these students effectively.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 135
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 54.07%
Girls: 45.93%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 3%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 13.3%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.3
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 20.7
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 24

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 12 13 25
2 11 5 16
3 13 6 19
4 11 12 23
5 9 12 21
6 7 2 9

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 81.5%
African 6.7%
Caribbean 2.2%
Asian, Other 2.2%
White, Other 1.5%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.5%
Mixed, Other 0.7%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 24 May 2022
Date Report
24 May 2022 School inspection:
25 Sep 2018 Full inspection:

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate pride in their school and its values.
  • Leaders and staff have high expectations for students' learning and behaviour.
  • The curriculum is well-sequenced and supports deep understanding.
  • Reading is prioritized, with effective early reading instruction.
  • Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and achieve well.
  • Children in the early years are well-prepared for Year 1.
  • Strong personal development programs foster resilience and respect.
  • A supportive and cohesive staff team contributes to a positive environment.

Areas for Improvement

  • In some subjects, the curriculum lacks clarity on the key knowledge needed at each stage.
  • Not all subject leaders have effectively monitored curriculum implementation due to limited opportunities.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 50%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 100
Maths 101

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0.4
Writing 0.8
Maths 1.3

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 2 0
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 1 0

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