Best primary schools in Rutland (2026)
Rutland has 12 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Whissendine Church of England Primary School, in the top 8% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 65%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 8% in England |
Whissendine Church of England Primary School Whissendine · Church of England |
81% | 83% | 11% | Not judged | |
2 Top 16% in England |
Leighfield Primary School Uppingham |
78% | 74% | 15% | No rating | |
3 Top 17% in England |
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Oakham · Roman Catholic |
76% | 77% | 9% | Report card | |
4 Top 18% in England |
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School Exton (Rutland) · Church of England |
74% | 73% | 18% | No rating | |
5 Top 22% in England |
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Cottesmore · Church of England |
72% | 71% | 18% | No rating | |
6 Top 35% in England |
Brooke Hill Academy Oakham |
68% | 77% | 18% | No rating | |
7 Top 38% in England |
Empingham Church of England Primary School Empingham · Church of England |
67% | 45% | 0% | No rating | |
8 Top 44% in England |
Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School Langham (Rutland) · Church of England |
63% | 60% | 10% | No rating | |
9 Top 47% in England |
Uppingham Church of England Primary School Uppingham · Church of England |
64% | 70% | 10% | Good | |
10 Bottom 45% in England |
Catmose Primary Oakham |
60% | 50% | 7% | No rating | |
11 Bottom 37% in England |
Oakham CofE Primary School Oakham · Church of England |
60% | 60% | 3% | No rating | |
12 Bottom 33% in England |
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School North Luffenham · Church of England |
56% | 40% | 12% | Good |
Questions
What is the best primary school in Rutland?
On exam results over the last three years, Whissendine Church of England Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Rutland, in the top 8% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.