Welcome to Oakham School
We are a fully co-educational boarding and day school for 10-18 year olds, offering the IB Diploma and A-levels, located in the heart of rural England
Welcome To Oakham
Oakham School is an Inspirational place, where opportunities abound, talent is nurtured and characters are formed.
Headmaster's Welcome
Henry PriceHeadmaster
At Oakham, we aim to provide an education that not only acts as a preparation for life after school, but also recognises that these years are precious and should be enjoyable, memorable, and transformative.
Latest News
![Critical and Contextual Studies trip to Art Galleries in Birmingham]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579519581/oakhamrutlandschuk/irvlcjci2zcrsgfu8pai/BirminghamArttrip.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579519581/oakhamrutlandschuk/irvlcjci2zcrsgfu8pai/BirminghamArttrip.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579519581/oakhamrutlandschuk/irvlcjci2zcrsgfu8pai/BirminghamArttrip.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579519581/oakhamrutlandschuk/irvlcjci2zcrsgfu8pai/BirminghamArttrip.jpg","width":900}])
Form 6 pupils who are studying Critical and Contextual Studies enjoyed an action-packed trip to Birmingham, visiting a number of galleries in the city.
![Business students enjoy talk by Giles Brook, CEO of Vita Coco]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579260528/oakhamrutlandschuk/spltieopkjik3rqetswg/Giles-Brook_2020.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579260528/oakhamrutlandschuk/spltieopkjik3rqetswg/Giles-Brook_2020.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579260528/oakhamrutlandschuk/spltieopkjik3rqetswg/Giles-Brook_2020.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579260528/oakhamrutlandschuk/spltieopkjik3rqetswg/Giles-Brook_2020.jpg","width":900}])
Oakham School’s Business Department welcomed Giles Brook, CEO of Vita Coco, the leading global Coconut Water business, for a fascinating talk on how to build a challenger brand.
![Impressive Piano & Flute Recital]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579169619/oakhamrutlandschuk/b18uvlsyowfvdfxrflea/Jess_9001.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579169619/oakhamrutlandschuk/b18uvlsyowfvdfxrflea/Jess_9001.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579169619/oakhamrutlandschuk/b18uvlsyowfvdfxrflea/Jess_9001.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579169619/oakhamrutlandschuk/b18uvlsyowfvdfxrflea/Jess_9001.png","width":900}])
Our second instalment of the Spring term's Music at Lunchtime series welcomed the multi-talented Jessica, who performed both on the flute and piano.
![Phoebe meets Tim Peake at Sir Isaac Newton event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579082813/oakhamrutlandschuk/ul2g5towskttbjjqvy7p/Phoebe-and-Tim.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579082813/oakhamrutlandschuk/ul2g5towskttbjjqvy7p/Phoebe-and-Tim.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579082813/oakhamrutlandschuk/ul2g5towskttbjjqvy7p/Phoebe-and-Tim.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579082813/oakhamrutlandschuk/ul2g5towskttbjjqvy7p/Phoebe-and-Tim.jpg","width":900}])
Phoebe in Form 7 recently attended the prestigious Newton’s Space Saplings event, after receiving a special invite as a result of her involvement as a volunteer at Woolsthorpe Manor, the birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton.
![Oakham and Harington joint Art Exhibition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1579006244/oakhamrutlandschuk/jf84acukwjrstzpueou9/Artexhibweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1579006244/oakhamrutlandschuk/jf84acukwjrstzpueou9/Artexhibweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1579006244/oakhamrutlandschuk/jf84acukwjrstzpueou9/Artexhibweb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1579006244/oakhamrutlandschuk/jf84acukwjrstzpueou9/Artexhibweb.jpg","width":900}])
Form 6 art students were delighted to welcome A-level artists from Harington School to view their joint exhibition in the Wheelhouse Gallery last week.
![Terrific Trombone Recital]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578648989/oakhamrutlandschuk/ro52uconhzlyjfbpfzhg/Joe_900.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578648989/oakhamrutlandschuk/ro52uconhzlyjfbpfzhg/Joe_900.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578648989/oakhamrutlandschuk/ro52uconhzlyjfbpfzhg/Joe_900.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578648989/oakhamrutlandschuk/ro52uconhzlyjfbpfzhg/Joe_900.png","width":900}])
Our Spring Term of Music at Lunchtime recitals launched with our fantastic Graduate Musician, Mr Arkwright, performing a terrific trombone recital.
![Introducing our new Gap students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578496853/oakhamrutlandschuk/lvd23w1xwyxwbxflk6xt/Gappies-2020-3_900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578496853/oakhamrutlandschuk/lvd23w1xwyxwbxflk6xt/Gappies-2020-3_900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578496853/oakhamrutlandschuk/lvd23w1xwyxwbxflk6xt/Gappies-2020-3_900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578496853/oakhamrutlandschuk/lvd23w1xwyxwbxflk6xt/Gappies-2020-3_900.jpg","width":900}])
The start of the Spring Term has seen the annual arrival of our Gap students from Australia and New Zealand.
![Form 2 pupils enjoy festive trip to Germany]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1578397484/oakhamrutlandschuk/qdqkwa9n5wp5d4znvawt/Christmasmarket900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1578397484/oakhamrutlandschuk/qdqkwa9n5wp5d4znvawt/Christmasmarket900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1578397484/oakhamrutlandschuk/qdqkwa9n5wp5d4znvawt/Christmasmarket900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1578397484/oakhamrutlandschuk/qdqkwa9n5wp5d4znvawt/Christmasmarket900.jpg","width":900}])
Form 2 pupils recently enjoyed a festive trip to Germany visiting the Christmas Markets.
This is such a friendly school, everyone is so welcoming
Today at Oakham
13+ Academic Scholarships
Apart/Together: An Exhibition by Jessica Gilbert
Duty Staff/Decem: HVC/MLT/Lucy Mitchell
Form 3 & 4 School Council
Boys House Waterpolo: Bw v W
Middle School Production Rehearsal
Boys House Waterpolo: H v C
Philosophy Society: Archdeacon Johnson Lecture, Prof Keith Ansell-Pearson, Warwick University
13+ Academic Scholarships
Give 100% in everything you do and you will be amazed by what you can achieve
![Catherine Head Girl]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573496691/oakhamrutlandschuk/jrlbpqmdzjiei185isok/Catherine-J.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573496691/oakhamrutlandschuk/jrlbpqmdzjiei185isok/Catherine-J.jpg","width":400}])
My name is Catherine and I have the privilege of being one of the Heads of School this year. I started at Oakham in the second term of Form 3, in Hambleton House...
Catherine - HEAD GIRL
![Lucy-M]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1563983408/oakhamrutlandschuk/lmpmmtv7ywva7brrioqd/Lucy-M.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1563983408/oakhamrutlandschuk/lmpmmtv7ywva7brrioqd/Lucy-M.jpg","width":400}])
My name is Lucy and I am this year's Deputy Head Girl. I joined Oakham in Lower 1 in Ancaster House, making this my 8th year at Oakham.
Lucy - DEPUTY HEAD GIRL
![Alex-T]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1563983439/oakhamrutlandschuk/x4sp3jnkjqknwibzqud3/Alex-T.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1563983439/oakhamrutlandschuk/x4sp3jnkjqknwibzqud3/Alex-T.jpg","width":400}])
My name is Alex and I am your Deputy Head Boy this year. I joined Oakham in Form 3 from a prep school called Spratton Hall in Northamptonshire.
Alex - DEPUTY HEAD BOY
![From the Head Boy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1563983108/oakhamrutlandschuk/ah5dshm9v3zlmwhqtcwx/Alex-A.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1563983108/oakhamrutlandschuk/ah5dshm9v3zlmwhqtcwx/Alex-A.jpg","width":400}])
My name is Alex and I have the honour of being this year’s Head Boy. As a nervous and reserved thirteen-year-old, I was fairly apprehensive at starting my time at Oakham in Form 3, as it is a big school compared to my prep school, Witham Hall.
Alex - HEAD BOY
It's not just about the amazing education you get at Oakham, it's about who you are when you leave
Come and Visit Us
See the School in action and meet our pupils. With good road, air and rail links, Oakham is only two hours from London and within easy reach of Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Birmingham and Cambridge. We have Open Mornings each term - use the link below to find out more information.
Nigel Paddock, Registrar and our Admissions Team will be pleased to help you. Call us on +44 (0)1572 758758 and speak to Emma, Fran or Jackie or email admissions@oakham.rutland.sch.uk
