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
![National Finals beckon for Oakham's Hockey players!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575968368/oakhamrutlandschuk/lhuqhemyswj8l5lftlai/Midlands-Champions-900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575968368/oakhamrutlandschuk/lhuqhemyswj8l5lftlai/Midlands-Champions-900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1575968368/oakhamrutlandschuk/lhuqhemyswj8l5lftlai/Midlands-Champions-900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575968368/oakhamrutlandschuk/lhuqhemyswj8l5lftlai/Midlands-Champions-900.jpg","width":900}])
Oakham’s 1st VI has successfully qualified for the National Indoor Hockey Finals, after being crowned Midlands champions in an incredibly fierce regional tournament held at the weekend.
![Christmas Wreath-Making]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575726931/oakhamrutlandschuk/lpojd7jwlr6o91wsa3dt/Wreath900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575726931/oakhamrutlandschuk/lpojd7jwlr6o91wsa3dt/Wreath900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1575726931/oakhamrutlandschuk/lpojd7jwlr6o91wsa3dt/Wreath900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575726931/oakhamrutlandschuk/lpojd7jwlr6o91wsa3dt/Wreath900.jpg","width":900}])
The Art department welcomed teachers and support staff this week to a Christmas wreath workshop.
![U14, U16 and U19 crowned County Netball champions!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575724966/oakhamrutlandschuk/m2sb3gabkasc6kcandsw/netballcollage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575724966/oakhamrutlandschuk/m2sb3gabkasc6kcandsw/netballcollage.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1575724966/oakhamrutlandschuk/m2sb3gabkasc6kcandsw/netballcollage.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575724966/oakhamrutlandschuk/m2sb3gabkasc6kcandsw/netballcollage.jpg","width":900}])
Oakham’s Netball teams have completed a clean sweep at the Leicestershire and Rutland County Championships by winning all three titles: the U14, U16 and U19s.
![Form 4 pupils studying German attend Business Language Champions and GCHQ event.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575727173/oakhamrutlandschuk/hmutyiovpwyaomvonrcr/The-World-is-Not-Enough_900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575727173/oakhamrutlandschuk/hmutyiovpwyaomvonrcr/The-World-is-Not-Enough_900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1575727173/oakhamrutlandschuk/hmutyiovpwyaomvonrcr/The-World-is-Not-Enough_900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575727173/oakhamrutlandschuk/hmutyiovpwyaomvonrcr/The-World-is-Not-Enough_900.jpg","width":900}])
A group of Form 4 pupils studying German attended an event hosted by Business Language Champions and GCHQ.
![Success for Oakham's rugby players!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575727013/oakhamrutlandschuk/e7kqium1r2id3hlac00i/Wigan1900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575727013/oakhamrutlandschuk/e7kqium1r2id3hlac00i/Wigan1900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1575727013/oakhamrutlandschuk/e7kqium1r2id3hlac00i/Wigan1900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575727013/oakhamrutlandschuk/e7kqium1r2id3hlac00i/Wigan1900.jpg","width":900}])
It has been another successful season for Oakham’s rugby players, both past and present.
![Music at Lunchtime | November]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575730640/oakhamrutlandschuk/i2b2qppe7rncwj1g0nmd/November_900.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575730640/oakhamrutlandschuk/i2b2qppe7rncwj1g0nmd/November_900.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1575730640/oakhamrutlandschuk/i2b2qppe7rncwj1g0nmd/November_900.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575730640/oakhamrutlandschuk/i2b2qppe7rncwj1g0nmd/November_900.png","width":900}])
November brought another array of great Music at Lunchtime concerts.
![Oakhamian Cricketer Wins Double Award.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575728592/oakhamrutlandschuk/pndw0plithhela8wmpks/Will-Begy900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575728592/oakhamrutlandschuk/pndw0plithhela8wmpks/Will-Begy900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1575728592/oakhamrutlandschuk/pndw0plithhela8wmpks/Will-Begy900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575728592/oakhamrutlandschuk/pndw0plithhela8wmpks/Will-Begy900.jpg","width":900}])
Congratulations to Form 4 pupil Will who has won the Leicestershire County Cricket Club Batsman of the year award for the second year running and Rutland League Performance of the Year for a century in the league.
![Politics comes to life in Oakham's Mock Election]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1575728445/oakhamrutlandschuk/txenwsg0lb83igqgmofw/Politics.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1575728445/oakhamrutlandschuk/txenwsg0lb83igqgmofw/Politics.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1575728445/oakhamrutlandschuk/txenwsg0lb83igqgmofw/Politics.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1575728445/oakhamrutlandschuk/txenwsg0lb83igqgmofw/Politics.jpg","width":900}])
It has been a busy and interesting term for Oakham’s Politics Department - keeping pupils up to date with all of the latest political developments, as well as arranging a snap mock election!
This is such a friendly school, everyone is so welcoming
Today at Oakham
Art Pre-U Mid-Year Exhibition
Duty Staff/Decem: IS/MHC/Will Davison
Form 6 Art Exhibition with Harington School
Netball: U16 SnS Cup Round 4
Peterborough House Prefects Lunch
Form 4, 5 & 6 Girls Inter-house Cross Country
Rugby: 1st XV v King's Parramatta, Australia (h)
Carol Service C, Cl, G, R, W
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 - DEPUTY 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
