Schools in Oakham, East Midlands (2025)
17 schools · 4,384 students · 15 academy, 2 independent · median Pupils on roll 162.
Oakham, in East Midlands, has 17 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,384 students. By level there are 14 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through, 1 sixth form; by sector 15 academy, 2 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Oakham's schools is 162, below the East Midlands median of 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
13 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Whissendine Church of England Primary School (85.6, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Catmose College (82.5, top 25% of secondary schools nationally), and Brooke Hill Academy (80.7, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Catmose College (1,153 students), Oakham School (813 students), Harington School (358 students).
Ranked schools in Oakham
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 186Whissendine Church of England Primary SchoolOakham · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
- 283Catmose CollegeOakham · Academy Secondary52.9 Attainment 8 · 1,153 students
- 381Brooke Hill AcademyOakham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 275 students
- 479St Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolOakham · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 119 students
- 579Leighfield Primary SchoolOakham · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 676Exton and Greetham CofE Primary SchoolOakham · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 62 students
- 772English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary AcademyOakham · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 152 students
- 856Uppingham Church of England Primary SchoolOakham · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 98 students
- 956Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolOakham · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 1043Catmose PrimaryOakham · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 1140Oakham CofE Primary SchoolOakham · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 1233Cottesmore AcademyOakham · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 126 students
- 1320Oakham SchoolOakham · Independent All-through24.4 Attainment 8 · 813 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whissendine Church of England Primary School Oakham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 85.6 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 2 | Catmose College Oakham · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 82.5 Top 25% | 52.9 Attainment 8 | 1,153 |
| 3 | Brooke Hill Academy Oakham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 80.7 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 275 |
| 4 | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Oakham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 79.0 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 119 |
| 5 | Leighfield Primary School Oakham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.9 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 6 | Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School Oakham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.3 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62 |
| 7 | English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Oakham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 72.0 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 152 |
| 8 | Uppingham Church of England Primary School Oakham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 98 |
| 9 | Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School Oakham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 55.8 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 10 | Catmose Primary Oakham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 11 | Oakham CofE Primary School Oakham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 12 | Cottesmore Academy Oakham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 126 |
| 13 | Oakham School Oakham · All-through · Ages 9–18 | Independent | 20.4 Lower 50% | 24.4 Attainment 8 | 813 |
Other schools in Oakham
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Empingham Church of England Primary School
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
57 students
Edith Weston Academy
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
57 students
Brooke Priory School
Oakham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
162 students
Harington School
Oakham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
358 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Oakham side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Oakham?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Oakham with a Success Index (England) of 85.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Oakham?
Oakham has 17 schools (14 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through, 1 sixth form) educating 4,384 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Oakham?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Oakham is 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.