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
![Pupils' achievements recognised during Oxford German Olympiad prize-giving event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620992816/oakhamrutlandschuk/kgoisgrz2hy8msp7n6cj/Germancompetition.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620992816/oakhamrutlandschuk/kgoisgrz2hy8msp7n6cj/Germancompetition.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620992816/oakhamrutlandschuk/kgoisgrz2hy8msp7n6cj/Germancompetition.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620992816/oakhamrutlandschuk/kgoisgrz2hy8msp7n6cj/Germancompetition.jpg","width":969}])
Last night saw the virtual prize-giving event take place for the Oxford German Olympiad 2020, during which the judges recognised the achievement of our Form 5 pupils James, George, Aashish, Lottie and Abi who had been selected as runners up in their category.
![Form 3 Art Exhibition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620385330/oakhamrutlandschuk/jlju7k4ailmueinnsmjg/IMG_0448.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620385330/oakhamrutlandschuk/jlju7k4ailmueinnsmjg/IMG_0448.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620385330/oakhamrutlandschuk/jlju7k4ailmueinnsmjg/IMG_0448.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1620385330/oakhamrutlandschuk/jlju7k4ailmueinnsmjg/IMG_0448.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1620385330/oakhamrutlandschuk/jlju7k4ailmueinnsmjg/IMG_0448.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1620385330/oakhamrutlandschuk/jlju7k4ailmueinnsmjg/IMG_0448.jpg","width":2200}])
A fantastic Art exhibition featuring work by Form 3 pupils completed over the course of the year is now on display at the Wheelhouse gallery.
![Drums and Percussion Recital]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620391504/oakhamrutlandschuk/yxpxisncmdjbbx9o0wq5/Eddie2_900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620391504/oakhamrutlandschuk/yxpxisncmdjbbx9o0wq5/Eddie2_900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620391504/oakhamrutlandschuk/yxpxisncmdjbbx9o0wq5/Eddie2_900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620391504/oakhamrutlandschuk/yxpxisncmdjbbx9o0wq5/Eddie2_900.jpg","width":900}])
Form 4 music scholar, Eddie, has recorded a brilliant recital for this week's Music at Lunchtime recital. Eddie showcased his talents on drum kit, unaccompanied snare drum and xylophone.
![Inaugural Black & Blum Student Design Competition winner announced!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620374099/oakhamrutlandschuk/rig7owrqatjshieco652/Designcompetition1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620374099/oakhamrutlandschuk/rig7owrqatjshieco652/Designcompetition1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620374099/oakhamrutlandschuk/rig7owrqatjshieco652/Designcompetition1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620374099/oakhamrutlandschuk/rig7owrqatjshieco652/Designcompetition1.jpg","width":900}])
The winner of Black+Blum’s first Student Design Competition has been announced following an impressive array of entries from 11-14 year old pupils from schools across the UK!
![Hamish Watson selected for Lions!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620313843/oakhamrutlandschuk/vvdonniqqmecddyyvz72/Rugbystory.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620313843/oakhamrutlandschuk/vvdonniqqmecddyyvz72/Rugbystory.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620313843/oakhamrutlandschuk/vvdonniqqmecddyyvz72/Rugbystory.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620313843/oakhamrutlandschuk/vvdonniqqmecddyyvz72/Rugbystory.jpg","width":900}])
Congratulations to Old Oakhamian Hamish Watson (10) who has, today, been called up to play for the British and Irish Lions in their forthcoming tour of South Africa.
![Lower School International Club up and running]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620209526/oakhamrutlandschuk/nrgbfzwwcinkks6guetc/languagecollage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620209526/oakhamrutlandschuk/nrgbfzwwcinkks6guetc/languagecollage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620209526/oakhamrutlandschuk/nrgbfzwwcinkks6guetc/languagecollage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620209526/oakhamrutlandschuk/nrgbfzwwcinkks6guetc/languagecollage.jpg","width":900}])
Oakham School Spanish and German teachers are introducing the fun of languages to Lower School pupils within the ‘Activity Program’.
![Exceptional Violin Recital]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620204713/oakhamrutlandschuk/jqlptxmxyig9sis1vtx1/Lucy2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620204713/oakhamrutlandschuk/jqlptxmxyig9sis1vtx1/Lucy2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620204713/oakhamrutlandschuk/jqlptxmxyig9sis1vtx1/Lucy2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620204713/oakhamrutlandschuk/jqlptxmxyig9sis1vtx1/Lucy2.png","width":899}])
Our Music at Lunchtime series continues with a recital by exceptional violinist and Form 6 music scholar, Lucy...
![New Head of Careers appointed at Oakham School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1620030941/oakhamrutlandschuk/jwuataqz4jcmkwwwkvz0/Rachael-Pearson-900b.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1620030941/oakhamrutlandschuk/jwuataqz4jcmkwwwkvz0/Rachael-Pearson-900b.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1620030941/oakhamrutlandschuk/jwuataqz4jcmkwwwkvz0/Rachael-Pearson-900b.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1620030941/oakhamrutlandschuk/jwuataqz4jcmkwwwkvz0/Rachael-Pearson-900b.jpg","width":900}])
Rachael Pearson has recently been appointed as Head of Careers and Progression at Oakham School.
This is such a friendly school, everyone is so welcoming
Today at Oakham
Boys Cricket: U12A, U12B, U12C v Stamford (h)
Boys Tennis: U12A v Stamford (h)
Form 7 Matthews Society
Academic Detention
Middle/Upper School Production Rehearsal
First Progress Report Deadline for Form 4
Sailing: Eastern Championships
Lower School Open Morning for Prospective Parents and Pupils
Boys Cricket: 1st XI v Stamford (a 11:00)
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
