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A friendly, supportive school with commendable pastoral support, high expectations and a big emphasis on relating the curriculum to real life. The head has long term plans and is constantly looking forward. Students seem happy, on task in lessons and with a sense of trust. A state school holding its own in difficult financial times.
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Headteacher
Principal
David Anderson
Since September 2025, David Anderson, previously deputy head.
Entrance
Pupils are from Uppingham, surrounding Rutland villages and the nearby counties of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Eleven feeder schools, no longer in two tiers as used to be the case. Preference, after children in care, siblings, children in
Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)
Exit
Around 20 per cent of pupils move on to sixth form college Harington School in Oakham, which opened in 2015. Criteria is selective by GSCE results. Rest to eg Tresham College, Stamford College and independent schools including Oakham and Stamford.
Latest results
In 2024, 70 per cent 9-4 in both English and maths at GCSE.
GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)
What is this?
This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.
Teaching & learning
Pupils use success criteria set by the teacher to evaluate their own work and peers as well as strategies such as live marking in class to ensure pupils have immediate feedback and can visualise their next steps.
UCC goals are made clear to
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- GCSE
Learning support & SEN
Sixteen pupils currently have EHCPs and all with SEND are given 'high expectations’. Where needed, there's intensive support in years 7 and year 8. Those struggling in English take part in conversational MFL lessons where there is less emphasis on
Arts & extracurricular
Both drama and music are offered at GCSE, though take up is relatively low, at around 16 per cent for drama and seven per cent for music. ‘The annual musical is fantastic – it creates a big sense of community,’ said one pupil. Students enjoyed
Sport
Photos of captains as well as staff proudly adorn the sports hall entrance. Facilities here are excellent: think climbing wall in the sports hall, Astro, netball and tennis courts and open fields with views over the Welland Valley. A range of
Ethos & heritage
Founded in 1920 in the small market town of Uppingham, the school sits within walking distance of its well-known public school neighbour. Some areas are a little tired, but the surrounding green space gives it a feeling of calm. And following a fire
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
Students are generally upbeat: ‘There are ups and downs at UCC, but generally it’s good – you learn stuff,’ said one pupil. A year 11 student described it as a ‘bouncy school. With supportive teachers and staff who help you combat your issues.’
Pupils & parents
Pupils are from Uppingham, surrounding Rutland villages and the nearby counties of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The school is slap bang in a quadrant of high achieving private schools, and the need to manage some parental expectations is
The last word
A friendly, supportive school with commendable pastoral support, high expectations and a big emphasis on relating the curriculum to real life. The head has long term plans and is constantly looking forward. Students seem happy, on task in lessons and
Inspection reports
Ofsted reports
Short inspection: Good
You can read full reports on the Ofsted website
| Leadership and management | Good |
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