Whissendine Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Oakham, East Midlands LE15 7ET · Rutland
#86 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#1354 of 15,697 nationally
About Whissendine Church of England Primary School
Whissendine Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Oakham, in the Rutland local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 136 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 85.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 86th of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (71th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 136; capacity filled 64.8%.
There are 17 schools in Oakham; Whissendine Church of England Primary School ranks 1st of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)83%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Whissendine Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 136
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 64.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 83%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Whissendine Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
178 students · 3.6 km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
34 students · 4.8 km away
Harington School
Oakham · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
358 students · 5.5 km away
Catmose College
Oakham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,153 students · 5.7 km away
Brooke Priory School
Oakham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
162 students · 5.8 km away
Oakham CofE Primary School
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students · 6.0 km away
Oakham School
Oakham · Independent all-through · Ages 9–18
813 students · 6.2 km away
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
152 students · 6.3 km away
Catmose Primary
Oakham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students · 6.3 km away
Somerby Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
42 students · 6.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Somerlea Park Junior School
Alfreton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
136 students
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
Ernehale Infant School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
136 students
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Market Harborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
Great Dalby School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
137 students
Gosberton Academy
Spalding · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whissendine Church of England Primary School a good school?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 85.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #86 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Whissendine Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School ranks #86 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #1354 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School had 136 students in 2025.
Is Whissendine Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whissendine Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.