The Shires at Oakham
The Shires at Oakham is an independent special school in Rutland for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 36 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Shires at Oakham is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 3 Uppingham Road Oakham Rutland Should be blank LE15 6JB |
| Phone | 01572720357 |
| Reference Number | 142635 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 36 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.56%
Girls: 19.44% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The Shires at Oakham is performing well overall, rated as 'Good' across all inspection areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The school excels in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by maintaining high expectations and developing tailored educational plans that cater to individual needs. Pupils express their satisfaction and confidence in the school community, which fosters positive relationships and a nurturing environment, preparing them effectively for life after school.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 May 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Oct 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with SEND leading to good academic and personal progress.
- Positive relationships built between staff and pupils creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Well-structured careers guidance preparing pupils for adulthood.
- A well-supported reading programme that engages pupils and encourages their love of books.
- A cohesive staff team proud of their contributions to pupil development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some areas of the curriculum lack clear planning and sequencing.
- Not all subjects clearly articulate the essential knowledge pupils need to learn and remember.
- The school does not fully utilize assessment data to enhance curriculum effectiveness.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at The Shires at Oakham were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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| Name | Distance |
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Oakham School
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0.26 miles |
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What is The Shires at Oakham's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Shires at Oakham is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was The Shires at Oakham last inspected by Ofsted?
The Shires at Oakham was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does The Shires at Oakham have?
The Shires at Oakham has 36 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Shires at Oakham cover?
The Shires at Oakham for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is The Shires at Oakham?
The Shires at Oakham is at 3 Uppingham Road, Oakham, Rutland, Should be blank, LE15 6JB.