Catmose College is a community college (or comprehensive secondary school) on Huntsmans Drive in Oakham, Rutland. The catchment area covers the county town of Oakham and surrounding villages, although students are drawn from a wider area through parental choice. From 1972 until 2009 the school name was the Vale of Catmose College (VCC). CC is a Specialist Visual Arts College and the Catmose Gallery is the first public art gallery located in a community college. With 86% of students achieving five GCSE grades A*-C the college is one of highest attaining in Rutland and Leicestershire. The Ofsted report in November 2008 rated the college 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features. The report comments on the 'exceptional personal qualities' of its students, the range of extra-curricular activities on offer and identifies the arts specialism as a 'major strength'. In 2009 the College received from the SSAT an award for being one of the highest attaining schools nationally. In 2009 the college, in partnership with Rutland County Council started construction of a £24m new campus.