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Cottesmore Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cottesmore Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Oakham, Rutland , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 135 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

135

Pupils

360

Capacity

38%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Cottesmore Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Cottesmore Academy?

The catchment area for Cottesmore Academy is the geographic zone Rutland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Rutland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Cottesmore Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Rutland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Rutland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Rutland catchment area documents →

Cottesmore Academy: 360 places, 38% filled: places available

Cottesmore Academy has a published admission number of 360 places. 135 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 38%. At 38% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Oakham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Rutland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Rutland school admissions →

Cottesmore Academy: School Information

Full address
Kendrew Barracks, Cottesmore, Oakham, LE15 7BA
Local authority
Rutland
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
3% of pupils
DfE URN
142401

Other Primary Schools in Oakham

If Cottesmore Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oakham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Cottesmore Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Cottesmore Academy

What is the catchment area for Cottesmore Academy?

The catchment area for Cottesmore Academy is the geographic zone Rutland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Rutland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Cottesmore Academy oversubscribed?

Cottesmore Academy has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 135 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Rutland.

What is the admissions policy for Cottesmore Academy?

Admission to Cottesmore Academy is managed by Rutland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Cottesmore Academy cover?

Cottesmore Academy is a primary school in Oakham, Rutland, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cottesmore Academy?

Cottesmore Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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