St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School vs Uppingham School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 7.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School
Oakham, Rutland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
167 students
Uppingham School
Rutland · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
819 students
| Measure | St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands | Uppingham School Rutland, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #775 of 1,516 | #280 of 329 |
| National rank | #9324 of 15,697 | #3401 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 167 | 819 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 819 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 75.9% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 23.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.0 |
| town | Oakham, Rutland | Rutland |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.northluffenham.org | www.uppingham.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.8 vs 21.8).
- •Uppingham School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 167.
- •St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School is a local authority school while Uppingham 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 St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School better than Uppingham School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 21.8 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 St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School and Uppingham School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Oakham, Rutland and Rutland in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School: 167. Uppingham School: 819. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School and Uppingham School rank in East Midlands?
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School is 775th of 1,516 and Uppingham School is 280th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).