Brooke Priory School, Oakham
Brooke Priory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Oakham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brooke Priory School in detail
Brooke Priory School in its own words
In its own words: "We are a truly unique and special school where the traditions and family values are at the heart of all we do. If we can equip the children with our six core values, we are setting them up for a lifetime of happiness and success."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to offer you the warmest welcome to Brooke Priory, a family-based independent school located in the heart of Oakham. In its third decade, Brooke Priory School has nurtured and encouraged children to thrive and progress to their fullest potential."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 15 pupils (9.3%) received SEN support and 4 (2.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oakham Rail Station, about 130 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Station Approach (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 64 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Rutland (8), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
7 May 2025
Regulatory Compliance
22 June 2022
Short Visit
4 December 2019
Short Visit
13 March 2019
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
3 October 2017
Intermediate (EYFS)
7 October 2014
Standard
1 January 2011
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Brooke Priory School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Rutland is 1 (the median across 27 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
53%
Available places
162 pupils
304 places
142 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Oakham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oakham
Across Rutland council
Places available
600
Applications
331
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All secondary applications across Rutland council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
11.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
162
Total Pupils
74
Boys
88
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Brooke Priory School
Questions parents ask about Brooke Priory School
When was Brooke Priory School last inspected?
Brooke Priory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2025.
How many pupils go to Brooke Priory School?
Brooke Priory School has around 162 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Brooke Priory School?
Brooke Priory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Brooke Priory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Rutland is 1 (the median across 27 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brooke Priory School?
Brooke Priory School is at Station Approach, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)