Uppingham Church of England Primary School, Oakham

From the headteacher's welcome: "Everyone in the school works closely together, making the school a special place to learn and creating a warm, friendly and family feel as soon as you walk through the door."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, dance, Lego, gardening and eco club.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026, an open day on Monday 23 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 15 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Uppingham Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Rutland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 78% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Uppingham Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Uppingham Church of England Primary School are Leighfield Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 85% maths); Gretton Primary Academy (4.4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths); Bringhurst Primary School (4.8 miles, Good, 92% reading, 92% maths); and Brooke Hill Academy (4.8 miles, Good, 82% reading, 86% maths).

Uppingham Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Uppingham Church of England 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.

36.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 18 pupils (18.4%) received SEN support and 6 (6.1%) 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.

Uppingham Church of England Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Uppingham Church of England Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queen's Road (adjacent), 230 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 33 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Rutland (8), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Uppingham Church of England Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 6.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.