Whissendine Church of England Primary School, Oakham
Whissendine Church of England 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 Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 13 schools in Oakham with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was 71% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than 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
Whissendine Church of England Primary School in detail
Whissendine Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is situated in the heart of Whissendine village, in the County of Rutland. We are close to the Leicestershire border and near to both the historic towns of Oakham and Melton Mowbray. We are a popular school. We are very proud of our school, our staff team and, of course, our children!"
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include ukulele and guitar.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Rutland
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Whissendine Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Rutland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (95% in reading, 91% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Whissendine Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Whissendine Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Whissendine Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whissendine Church of England Primary School are Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 73% maths); St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham (3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Oakham CofE Primary School (3.8 miles, 71% reading, 71% maths); and English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy (3.9 miles, Good, 82% reading, 95% maths).
Whissendine Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Langham CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolSt Peter's Church of England Primary School WymondhamOakham CofE Primary SchoolEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
The trust
Whissendine 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.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Whissendine Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 77% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 74% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (96%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (65%).
Who goes there
6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 13 pupils (9.6%) received SEN support and 1 (0.7%) 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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Whissendine Church of England Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is White Lion (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Rutland (8).
Suspensions and exclusions
Whissendine Church of England 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Whissendine is a remarkable village school where children thrive academically and develop into well-rounded, confident individuals. Staff model excellent values and teach pupils about inspiring role models through the 'Amazing People Award'. The school creates an environment where pupils feel welcome, valued, trusted and safe, with an abundance of enrichment opportunities and meaningful leadership roles.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well in reading, writing and mathematics year after year
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils are polite, welcoming and highly engaged with learning
- Exceptional early years provision that establishes strong learning behaviours and character from the start
- Vibrant reading culture with high-quality texts and excellent phonics teaching
- Outstanding personal development with carefully planned spiritual, moral, social and cultural education woven throughout school life
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, pupils do not remember key content securely because teachers do not revise and secure important prior learning frequently enough
- Several parents feel the school does not communicate effectively or engage with them well enough, leading some to feel uninformed about positive changes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Lost in a book sessions, Amazing People Award, extensive enrichment offer including leadership roles and well-being support opportunities
Whissendine Church of England Primary School is a village primary school where pupils achieve exceptionally well in English and mathematics, supported by outstanding behaviour, attitudes and personal development provision. The school is built on three core principles - 'Discover', 'Nurture' and 'Achieve' - which underpin high-quality education and exceptional character development.
At a Glance
6.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
66 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.7
Avg class size
18.3
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Whissendine Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Whissendine Church of England Primary School.
- Creative Minds Rutland LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Whissendine Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Whissendine Church of England 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
Your chances of a place at Whissendine Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
140 pupils
196 places
56 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
10.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
136
Total Pupils
63
Boys
73
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,994
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,169
Per pupil
£793k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
7.1%
Persistent absence
126
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Whissendine Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Whissendine Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Whissendine Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Whissendine Church of England 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 Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 71% of its 196 places.
How big are the classes at Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Whissendine Church of England Primary School average 22.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School has around 136 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Whissendine Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 7.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Rutland's coordinated admissions process, naming Whissendine Church of England 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.
Does Whissendine Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Creative Minds Rutland Ltd (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Whissendine Church of England 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 Whissendine Church of England Primary School?
Whissendine Church of England Primary School is at Main Street, Whissendine, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7ET.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)