School Catchments and House Prices in Uppingham
In the Uppingham area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Uppingham area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
How the Uppingham school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £425,000 and a detached home averages £625,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Uppingham area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Uppingham.
Why an in catchment listing can still miss
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Uppingham numbers
The schools families ask about here are Uppingham Community College, Uppingham Church of England Primary School and Uppingham School (independent). 2 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Uppingham to Oakham takes about 15 min by car.
By price, Uppingham ranks 1 of the 2 Rutland locations we cover, at £425,000 against a county average of £412,500. Band D council tax here is £2,796, against an average of £2,768 across the county locations we cover.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating. That removes the sharpest premium and widens your search across Rutland.
How Uppingham scores for different buyers
Uppingham is a smaller historic stone-built market town, dominated by Uppingham School.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Uppingham property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | Uppingham Community College is a Good 11 to 16 secondary and Uppingham CofE Primary is Good, alongside the famous independent Uppingham School and open countryside, a strong family town, with the caveats of premium prices and no station. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★★ | A compact, walkable, characterful stone market town with antiques shops, galleries, places to eat and a strong community, ideal for downsizers wanting character and amenities without a city or a car-dependent village. |
| Second-home buyers | ★★★★☆ | The prestige of the Uppingham School town, the conservation-area character and the Rutland lifestyle make Uppingham a sought-after place for a second home or a move for school, at a premium, and remember the additional-property SDLT surcharge. |
| Professionals | ★★★☆☆ | A characterful, quiet base with countryside all around, workable for professionals happy to drive to Corby (direct to London St Pancras) or Oakham for the train, less so for those needing a station in the town. |
| First-time buyers | ★★☆☆☆ | Flats and smaller cottages (often around £200,000 to £280,000) offer a way in, but stock is genuinely limited, prices are premium, and there is no railway station in the town. |
Downsizers
People wanting a compact, walkable, characterful stone town with antiques, galleries, places to eat and a strong community, character and amenities without a city or a car-dependent village.
Families
People wanting good schools, a safe town and countryside, the Good Uppingham Community College and CofE Primary, the famous independent Uppingham School, and Rutland Water and open country, noting the premium prices and the lack of a station.
Second-home buyers & professionals
People drawn to the Uppingham School town and the Rutland lifestyle, happy to drive to Corby (direct to London St Pancras) or Oakham for the train, remembering the additional-property SDLT surcharge on a second home.
Uppingham is known locally for Uppingham School. Uppingham School, founded in 1584 and grown under Edward Thring into one of the country's great public schools, the defining landmark and institution of the town; a fee-paying independent, inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted.
Practical detail for Uppingham: the LE15 postcode district, no station in the town, nearest are Oakham (~6mi, Birmingham to Peterborough line) and Corby (~7mi, direct to London St Pancras) and nearest A and E is Peterborough City Hospital or Leicester Royal Infirmary (a drive); Rutland has no full A&E; minor injuries at Rutland Memorial (Oakham), verify with NHS.
Uppingham at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Uppingham Community College | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Uppingham Church of England Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Uppingham School (independent) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Uppingham
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Rutland
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £42,500 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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