Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School, Oakham
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Oakham, part of The Rutland Learning Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 13 schools in Oakham with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Rutland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School in detail
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "" From the moment we first stepped into the school to view it, we knew it was the place for us. You have exceeded all of our expectations. Our children have flourished under your care, and as a family we couldn't be more grateful. We can't sing your praises enough."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Rutland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School are Empingham Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 64% reading, 55% maths); St Nicholas Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 82% maths); Cottesmore Academy (2.6 miles, Good, 50% reading, 50% maths); and Edith Weston Academy (3.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths).
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Empingham Church of England Primary SchoolSt Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolCottesmore AcademyEdith Weston Academy
The trust
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School is one of 13 schools run by The Rutland Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 12 pupils (19.4%) received SEN support and 4 (6.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Garden Road (adjacent), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Rutland (8).
Suspensions and exclusions
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.7
Avg class size
24.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School
Newsletter 5 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Exton is alive with the sound of music....
2 Oct 2026
Newsletter 4 2026-27
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter 3 2026-2027
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter 2 2026-2027
11 Sep 2026
Year 6 Residential
11 Sep 2026
From Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School is in Rutland; for families living there:
- Rutland's school travel policy: find out more about special circumstances in our Home to School Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
68 pupils
70 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Oakham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oakham
Across Rutland council
Places available
457
Applications
271
Got 1st preference
94.5%
Got preferred school
100.0%
All primary applications across Rutland council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
25.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
62
Total Pupils
32
Boys
30
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
10.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,552
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,445
Per pupil
£549k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
17.5%
Persistent absence
63
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Rutland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School?
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School?
Classes at Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School average 20.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School?
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School has around 62 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 17.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School?
Apply through Rutland's coordinated admissions process, naming Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Rutland is 1 (the median across 27 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School?
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School is at Garden Road, Exton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)