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
![Oakhamians triumph in Shakespeare Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623954904/oakhamrutlandschuk/a2wz1p431du8d7rzrset/Shakespeare2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623954904/oakhamrutlandschuk/a2wz1p431du8d7rzrset/Shakespeare2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623954904/oakhamrutlandschuk/a2wz1p431du8d7rzrset/Shakespeare2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623954904/oakhamrutlandschuk/a2wz1p431du8d7rzrset/Shakespeare2.jpg","width":900}])
Congratulations to Adam (Form 3) who has been selected to participate in the live National Grand Final of the English-Speaking Unions (ESU) Shakespeare Monologue competition 2021, where he will compete with around 20 other Regional winners.
![Wonderfully poetic piano playing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623863934/oakhamrutlandschuk/gqn43tgobfngyu4knnfo/Music_Piano.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623863934/oakhamrutlandschuk/gqn43tgobfngyu4knnfo/Music_Piano.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623863934/oakhamrutlandschuk/gqn43tgobfngyu4knnfo/Music_Piano.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623863934/oakhamrutlandschuk/gqn43tgobfngyu4knnfo/Music_Piano.jpg","width":900}])
The audience in All Saints’ Church was treated to the wonderfully poetic piano playing of Form 7 music scholar, Rupert Fell, at lunchtime on Wednesday 16 June.
![Impressive Sports Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622804182/oakhamrutlandschuk/jcppxb8n3lzs1majas1x/210527Oakham011.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622804182/oakhamrutlandschuk/jcppxb8n3lzs1majas1x/210527Oakham011.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622804182/oakhamrutlandschuk/jcppxb8n3lzs1majas1x/210527Oakham011.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622804182/oakhamrutlandschuk/jcppxb8n3lzs1majas1x/210527Oakham011.jpg","width":1200}])
Last term saw Middle School pupils enjoy Sports Day in glorious sunshine.
![Poise and feeling in Bethany's recital]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623695004/oakhamrutlandschuk/wxuqvkzsvhunjehqubrm/Lunchtime-6March-Bethany.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623695004/oakhamrutlandschuk/wxuqvkzsvhunjehqubrm/Lunchtime-6March-Bethany.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623695004/oakhamrutlandschuk/wxuqvkzsvhunjehqubrm/Lunchtime-6March-Bethany.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623695004/oakhamrutlandschuk/wxuqvkzsvhunjehqubrm/Lunchtime-6March-Bethany.jpg","width":900}])
After an absence of fifteen months, it was wonderful to attend All Saints’ Church for a lunchtime concert with the June sunshine streaming in the south-facing windows.
![A busy couple of weeks for Oakham Biologists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623424654/oakhamrutlandschuk/zgkkikiei1icl5mzqr4i/Allertonwebsite_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623424654/oakhamrutlandschuk/zgkkikiei1icl5mzqr4i/Allertonwebsite_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623424654/oakhamrutlandschuk/zgkkikiei1icl5mzqr4i/Allertonwebsite_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623424654/oakhamrutlandschuk/zgkkikiei1icl5mzqr4i/Allertonwebsite_1.jpg","width":900}])
It has been a busy and interesting week for Oakham Biologists.
![OO Alex Stadler has been called up to play for Germany's Men's Olympic hockey squad]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622637427/oakhamrutlandschuk/kdn34k6yebdmrwfvfyxo/AlexStadler.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622637427/oakhamrutlandschuk/kdn34k6yebdmrwfvfyxo/AlexStadler.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622637427/oakhamrutlandschuk/kdn34k6yebdmrwfvfyxo/AlexStadler.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622637427/oakhamrutlandschuk/kdn34k6yebdmrwfvfyxo/AlexStadler.jpg","width":900}])
Congratulations to Old Oakhamian Alex Stadler (18) who has been called up to play for Germany’s Men’s Olympic hockey squad as their goalkeeper in the forthcoming Tokyo Olympics.
![Vibrant Violin Recital]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622045495/oakhamrutlandschuk/vflvoz0weoofqtgcvwvy/Violinists.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622045495/oakhamrutlandschuk/vflvoz0weoofqtgcvwvy/Violinists.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622045495/oakhamrutlandschuk/vflvoz0weoofqtgcvwvy/Violinists.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1622045495/oakhamrutlandschuk/vflvoz0weoofqtgcvwvy/Violinists.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1622045495/oakhamrutlandschuk/vflvoz0weoofqtgcvwvy/Violinists.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1622045495/oakhamrutlandschuk/vflvoz0weoofqtgcvwvy/Violinists.png","width":2200}])
Our live Music at Lunchtime recitals continued this week with a vibrant recital by two of our talented Form 2 music scholars, Millie and Faith, performing on the violin as soloists and as a duo.
![Three Old Oakhamians play in Cricket County Championship match]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622194253/oakhamrutlandschuk/ryabkh9e5cniyk7wdpow/CountyChampionship.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622194253/oakhamrutlandschuk/ryabkh9e5cniyk7wdpow/CountyChampionship.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622194253/oakhamrutlandschuk/ryabkh9e5cniyk7wdpow/CountyChampionship.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622194253/oakhamrutlandschuk/ryabkh9e5cniyk7wdpow/CountyChampionship.jpg","width":900}])
Last weekend saw three Old Oakhamians playing in the same Cricket County Championship match held at Trent Bridge with Tom Fell (12) representing Worcestershire and Lyndon James (17) and Stuart Broad (04) representing Nottinghamshire CCC.
This is such a friendly school, everyone is so welcoming
Today at Oakham
Form 4 Bronze D of E Canoeing Expedition
Form 4 Bronze D of E Cycling Expedition
Form 4 Bronze D of E Walking Expedition (AVP)
Form 4 Bronze D of E Walking Expedition (TCA)
Form 5 & 7 Experiences
Form 4 Bronze D of E Canoeing Expedition
Form 4 Bronze D of E Cycling Expedition
Form 4 Bronze D of E Walking Expedition (AVP)
Form 4 Bronze D of E Walking Expedition (TCA)
Give 100% in everything you do and you will be amazed by what you can achieve
![From the Head Girl]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1598341973/oakhamrutlandschuk/duxypjbbomkfb85yeqy8/GeorginaHeadGirl.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1598341973/oakhamrutlandschuk/duxypjbbomkfb85yeqy8/GeorginaHeadGirl.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1598341973/oakhamrutlandschuk/duxypjbbomkfb85yeqy8/GeorginaHeadGirl.jpg","width":703}])
My name is Georgina, but everyone calls me Gina. I have the privilege of being one of Oakham’s Heads of School this year.
Georgina - HEAD GIRL
![From the Deputy Head Girl]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1598342101/oakhamrutlandschuk/sds7givbjeceykuhtkdi/IssyDeputyHeadGirl.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1598342101/oakhamrutlandschuk/sds7givbjeceykuhtkdi/IssyDeputyHeadGirl.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1598342101/oakhamrutlandschuk/sds7givbjeceykuhtkdi/IssyDeputyHeadGirl.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1598342101/oakhamrutlandschuk/sds7givbjeceykuhtkdi/IssyDeputyHeadGirl.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1598342101/oakhamrutlandschuk/sds7givbjeceykuhtkdi/IssyDeputyHeadGirl.jpg","width":1280}])
My name is Issy and I have been chosen to be your Deputy Head Girl this year. I have been at Oakham since Form 3 after coming from Witham Hall at the age of 13.
Issy - DEPUTY HEAD GIRL
![From the Deputy Head Boy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1598342360/oakhamrutlandschuk/q1vug3b1meljxif6m1n5/OliverDeputy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1598342360/oakhamrutlandschuk/q1vug3b1meljxif6m1n5/OliverDeputy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1598342360/oakhamrutlandschuk/q1vug3b1meljxif6m1n5/OliverDeputy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1598342360/oakhamrutlandschuk/q1vug3b1meljxif6m1n5/OliverDeputy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1598342360/oakhamrutlandschuk/q1vug3b1meljxif6m1n5/OliverDeputy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1598342360/oakhamrutlandschuk/q1vug3b1meljxif6m1n5/OliverDeputy.jpg","width":2200}])
My name is Oliver, and I have the honour of being this year’s Deputy Head Boy. As a family, we have been associated with Oakham School for 50 years, and after leaving Orwell Park in Suffolk, I followed in the footsteps of my two older sisters to join Oakham in Form 3.
Oliver - DEPUTY HEAD BOY
![From the Head Boy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1598342263/oakhamrutlandschuk/pcpichs43r9o2pg6v5pv/RyanHeadBoy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1598342263/oakhamrutlandschuk/pcpichs43r9o2pg6v5pv/RyanHeadBoy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1598342263/oakhamrutlandschuk/pcpichs43r9o2pg6v5pv/RyanHeadBoy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1598342263/oakhamrutlandschuk/pcpichs43r9o2pg6v5pv/RyanHeadBoy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1598342263/oakhamrutlandschuk/pcpichs43r9o2pg6v5pv/RyanHeadBoy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1598342263/oakhamrutlandschuk/pcpichs43r9o2pg6v5pv/RyanHeadBoy.jpg","width":2200}])
My name is Ryan and I have the honour of being Oakham’s Head Boy this year. I joined the School in Form 1 from a life of moving around in Asia.
Ryan - 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
