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Uppingham School

Other independent school · LE15 9QE

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#164 of 2,536

Better than 93% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 18
Pupils819
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherDr Richard Maloney
Local authorityRutland
Opened01 Jan 1949
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 120320.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolRutlandEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.2649.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%69.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%50%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%11.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%66.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4150--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolRutlandEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.45.01, better than England, better than Rutland38.1835
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels45.51, better than England, better than Rutland38.0835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better29.5%, better than England, better than Rutland26.3%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.29, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study178--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist*--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils819
Girls365
Boys454
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.229
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.69.5%
Higher education48.4%
Employment19.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.12.1%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Uppingham School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryUppingham Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miPrimaryLeighfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miSecondaryUppingham Community CollegeAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Uppingham School

How does Uppingham School rank in England?

Uppingham School ranks 164 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 93% of schools).

What are Uppingham School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Uppingham School was A-, and 29.5% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Uppingham School?

Uppingham School has 819 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Does Uppingham School have a sixth form?

Yes, Uppingham School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.