Oakham School
Oakham School is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 10 to 18 in Rutland. The school is proud of the very wide range of academic and extra-curricular opportunities on offer at Oakham. The school's 'genuinely holistic approach to education means that pupils leave Oakham as intellectually ambitious thinkers, who are effective and independent learners, well equipped with the skills and habits of mind to thrive in tomorrow’s world'.
In 1971, Oakham was the first boys' independent senior school to accept girls at all ages, rather than just in the Sixth Form and it quickly became fully co-educational.
Located close to Rutland Water, the school is fortunate to occupy a beautiful green campus a few minutes walk from Oakham town centre.
Attain asked the school, what makes Oakham different – and why should parents consider it?
Oakham School aims to provide an education for girls and boys that not only acts as a preparation for life after school, but also recognises that these years are precious and should be joyful, memorable and transformative.
Founded in 1584, its uniquely structured student population of 50:50 boarders and day pupils and 50:50 girls and boys creates a genuinely inclusive school community. Set in the heart of safe, rural England close to Rutland Water, Oakham values learning and relationships, preparing pupils for life.
Pastoral care lies at the heart of everything the School does. By looking after your children and teaching them to know how to look after themselves, Oakham will help them on their journey to become adults who are ambitious, confident, aspirational, and courageous, but who have their feet firmly on the ground.
The School combines its exceptional pastoral care with academic excellence and outstanding co-curricular opportunities, underpinned by its core values, to enable children to flourish at school and long into the future. Above all, Oakham is a welcoming community that values learning and human relationships, which are the bedrock of a successful and happy life.
When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school.
Governance
The school is a registered charity managed by a board of governors. Read more on the Charity Commission website.
Inspections
The school was last inspected in May 2022. Read the inspection reports on the school's website.
Head
Henry Price is Headmaster of Oakham School.
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Whole School Open Event
Oakham's Open Event enables families to hear from the Headmaster, have the opportunity to speak to the Admissions team and be able to take part in interactive demonstrations and activities around the school campus.
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Oakham raises over £26k for charities in 2022
During 2022, over £26,000 has been raised for various charities by pupils at Oakham School. In addition, pupils spent nearly 100 hours volunteering with activities including placements at local primary schools, nurseries and a care home.
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Oakham pupil to run 25 half marathons in 25 days
An inspirational Oakham pupil is running 25 half marathons every day until Christmas Day to raise money for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). Jonathan will tackle his last half marathon before enjoying his Christmas dinner.
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Art scholars at Oakham raise money for LGBT Foundation
Oakham School Art Scholars have been raising money for the LGBT Foundation through a charity art sale of their work. The students created designs which they made into Christmas cards, stickers and tote bags to be sold to pupils.
