The hardest schools to get into in Rutland
Secondary: 286 families put Catmose College first in 2026 and 224 of them (78%) were offered a place.
Reception: 43 families put Catmose Primary first in 2026 and 30 of them (70%) were offered a place.
Every state school in Rutland with at least 20 first-choice applicants, hardest first. Of the families who put the school first on their application, the share who were offered a place there. Data: Department for Education.
Secondary schools (Year 7)
| # | School | Put it first | Of them, offered | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catmose College · Oakham | 286 | 224 (78%) | 227 |
| 2 | Uppingham Community College · Uppingham | 193 | 159 (82%) | 180 |
| 3 | Casterton College Rutland · Stamford | 126 | 126 (100%) | 151 |
Primary schools (Reception)
| # | School | Put it first | Of them, offered | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catmose Primary · Oakham | 43 | 30 (70%) | 30 |
| 2 | Ketton Church of England Primary School · Stamford · faith | 34 | 30 (88%) | 30 |
| 3 | Leighfield Primary School · Oakham | 28 | 27 (96%) | 29 |
| 4 | Ryhall CofE Academy · Stamford · faith | 31 | 30 (97%) | 30 |
| 5 | Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School · Oakham · faith | 23 | 23 (100%) | 25 |
| 6 | Whissendine Church of England Primary School · Oakham · faith | 23 | 23 (100%) | 25 |
| 7 | Brooke Hill Academy · Oakham | 22 | 22 (100%) | 25 |
Getting into a school in Rutland
What is the hardest school to get into in Rutland?
For secondary places, 286 families put Catmose College first in 2026 and 224 of them (78%) were offered a place. For Reception, 43 families put Catmose Primary first and 30 of them (70%) were offered a place.
How many families in Rutland get their first-choice school?
93.1% of families applying for a secondary place got their first preference, and 94.5% of those applying for Reception did (offers for September 2026).
Does putting a school first improve our chances?
Not at the other schools you name. Councils in England use an equal-preference system: every school you list is considered against its own admissions criteria, and if more than one could offer a place you get the one you ranked highest. So list schools in your genuine order of preference, and include at least one you are very likely to get.
What does "last distance offered" mean?
For schools that give places by distance, it is how far from the school the last child offered a place under that criterion lived. It changes every year with the number and location of applicants, so treat it as a guide, not a guarantee. We show it where Rutland published it in its admissions booklet.