Oakham School is a leading fully co-educational boarding and day school for 10–18-year-olds. We are located in the heart of safe rural England, in the historic market town of Oakham, Rutland. Peterborough, where direct trains to London King’s Cross take 45 minutes, is just 25 miles from the School. Oakham’s train station is a 5-minute walk from the school campus and runs direct trains to London Stansted Airport, Birmingham, and Peterborough.
The first independent secondary school to go co-educational in 1971, we continue that tradition with an even 50:50 split of girls and boys across each of the year groups. Approximately half of our 1,000 pupils board at the School and half are day students. All our pupils belong to one of the 10 Boarding Houses or 6 Day Houses, so each individual has a place to call ‘home’.
The pursuit of academic excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to offer the highest standards of teaching and learning so that all pupils fulfill their academic potential. Our ambition is that our pupils not only perform well in their exams but that they develop an intellectual curiosity that will cultivate a lifelong love of learning.
We provide pupils with a range of opportunities beyond the classroom to develop and pursue physical and mental well-being, to expand their love and interest in creative arts and sport, and to exercise innovation, teamwork, and leadership skills. Service to others is something that every one of our pupils comes to understand and value.
At Oakham, we aim to provide an education that not only acts as a preparation for life after school, but also recognizes that these years are precious and should be enjoyable, memorable, and transformative.
Our future-focused curriculum and outstanding co-curriculum are underpinned by pro-active pastoral care, which will enable your daughters and sons 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. Pupils are encouraged to take part and play their part so that they become committed and fulfilled members of their communities hereafter.
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