Catmose College vs Oakham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 724 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catmose College
Oakham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,153 students
Oakham School
Oakham · Independent all-through · Ages 9–18
813 students
| Measure | Catmose College Oakham, East Midlands | Oakham School Oakham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 329 | #285 of 329 |
| National rank | #523 of 4,090 | #3509 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 9–18 |
| Students | 1,153 | 813 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,153 | 813 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.1% | 76.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.9 | 24.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.3% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.76 | 2.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.8 |
| town | Oakham | Oakham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.catmosecollege.com | www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Catmose College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.5 vs 20.4).
- •Catmose College is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 813.
- •Catmose College is a academy school while Oakham School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catmose College better than Oakham School?
On the Success Index (England), Catmose College ranks higher (82.5 vs 20.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catmose College and Oakham School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Oakham and Oakham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catmose College: 1,153. Oakham School: 813. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catmose College and Oakham School rank in East Midlands?
Catmose College is 37th of 329 and Oakham School is 285th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).