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
![Lower School pupils celebrate the start of Advent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606846121/oakhamrutlandschuk/ystkszrywqaj20nsty7b/1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606846121/oakhamrutlandschuk/ystkszrywqaj20nsty7b/1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606846121/oakhamrutlandschuk/ystkszrywqaj20nsty7b/1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606846121/oakhamrutlandschuk/ystkszrywqaj20nsty7b/1.png","width":900}])
Oakham’s four Lower School Houses have joined together to create a giant Advent Calendar that will retell the story of the Nativity over the final 12 days of term.
![Applause for Oakham's return to live theatre - from our alumni stars of stage and screen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606819780/oakhamrutlandschuk/pznbep3boap6etuhccqr/Decko1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606819780/oakhamrutlandschuk/pznbep3boap6etuhccqr/Decko1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606819780/oakhamrutlandschuk/pznbep3boap6etuhccqr/Decko1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606819780/oakhamrutlandschuk/pznbep3boap6etuhccqr/Decko1.jpg","width":900}])
Live theatre returns to Oakham School this week, with the Scholars’ production of Decky Does a Bronco by Douglas Maxwell.
![Another clean sweep for Wharflands at interhouse Steeplechase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606752624/oakhamrutlandschuk/pbajwbd7okwezyowiizk/steeplechase1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606752624/oakhamrutlandschuk/pbajwbd7okwezyowiizk/steeplechase1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606752624/oakhamrutlandschuk/pbajwbd7okwezyowiizk/steeplechase1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606752624/oakhamrutlandschuk/pbajwbd7okwezyowiizk/steeplechase1.jpg","width":900}])
Congratulations to Wharflands House, who swept the board at the annual interhouse Steeplechase for the second year running, winning the Junior, Inter and the Senior races.
![Senior Maths Challenge Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606227197/oakhamrutlandschuk/brxdr91vxx8tenzbbv9r/Maths.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606227197/oakhamrutlandschuk/brxdr91vxx8tenzbbv9r/Maths.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606227197/oakhamrutlandschuk/brxdr91vxx8tenzbbv9r/Maths.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606227197/oakhamrutlandschuk/brxdr91vxx8tenzbbv9r/Maths.jpg","width":900}])
This year's senior maths challenge, run by the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT), saw a total of 16 Oakhamians achieve awards, including an impressive collection of 7 Gold awards!
![Uplifting Brass Recital]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606227015/oakhamrutlandschuk/c42kkpjvubrnufns2jky/HornsTrumpet.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606227015/oakhamrutlandschuk/c42kkpjvubrnufns2jky/HornsTrumpet.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606227015/oakhamrutlandschuk/c42kkpjvubrnufns2jky/HornsTrumpet.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1606227015/oakhamrutlandschuk/c42kkpjvubrnufns2jky/HornsTrumpet.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1606227015/oakhamrutlandschuk/c42kkpjvubrnufns2jky/HornsTrumpet.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1606227015/oakhamrutlandschuk/c42kkpjvubrnufns2jky/HornsTrumpet.jpg","width":2200}])
All were in for a real treat for this week's lunchtime recital, as an exciting selection of brass pieces were performed...
![Netballers selected for Loughborough Lightning Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605881217/oakhamrutlandschuk/squbawehyqyfw0497vey/Netballselection.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605881217/oakhamrutlandschuk/squbawehyqyfw0497vey/Netballselection.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1605881217/oakhamrutlandschuk/squbawehyqyfw0497vey/Netballselection.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605881217/oakhamrutlandschuk/squbawehyqyfw0497vey/Netballselection.jpg","width":900}])
Congratulations to Form 4 pupils Evie and Izzie who have been successfully selected into the U15 Loughborough Lightning Academy. Well done also to Form 5 pupil Milly who has been picked for the U17s.
![Round House win Debating Champions Final]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605869702/oakhamrutlandschuk/pivnylokctdrxyqtra9m/RoundHousedebating.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605869702/oakhamrutlandschuk/pivnylokctdrxyqtra9m/RoundHousedebating.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1605869702/oakhamrutlandschuk/pivnylokctdrxyqtra9m/RoundHousedebating.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605869702/oakhamrutlandschuk/pivnylokctdrxyqtra9m/RoundHousedebating.jpg","width":900}])
This week saw Hambleton House take on Round House in the Champions Final, debating the motion “This house believes that unhealthy lifestyles are not the business of government”.
![Form 5 Pupils interview Alicia Kearns, MP]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1605613006/oakhamrutlandschuk/nbvwn8ug94kebewpgpbn/MP1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1605613006/oakhamrutlandschuk/nbvwn8ug94kebewpgpbn/MP1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1605613006/oakhamrutlandschuk/nbvwn8ug94kebewpgpbn/MP1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1605613006/oakhamrutlandschuk/nbvwn8ug94kebewpgpbn/MP1.jpg","width":900}])
Alicia Kearns, MP for Rutland and Melton was interviewed virtually by Form 5 pupils as part of their Citizenship GCSE coursework.
This is such a friendly school, everyone is so welcoming
Today at Oakham
Form 7 IB Visual Arts Mock Exhibition
LAMDA Examinations
Girls Hockey: U13A XI v Oundle (a 14:30)
Form 6 BTEC Sports Science Mock Unit 2
Rugby: U13A,U12A,U11A v Stoneygate (h)
Girls Hockey: U13B, U13C, U11A&B v Oundle (h)
Girls Hockey: U12A, U12B v Stamford (a 16:15)
Girls Hockey: U12C, U12D v Stamford (h)
Behavioural Detention
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
