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
![Lincoln House cross country winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603449100/oakhamrutlandschuk/s26diqjyuqdy3m00ugkh/Lincoln-House.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603449100/oakhamrutlandschuk/s26diqjyuqdy3m00ugkh/Lincoln-House.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603449100/oakhamrutlandschuk/s26diqjyuqdy3m00ugkh/Lincoln-House.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603449100/oakhamrutlandschuk/s26diqjyuqdy3m00ugkh/Lincoln-House.jpg","width":900}])
Congratulations to Lincoln House who were the overall winners of the Lower School inter-house cross country competition, that took place on the last Friday of term.
![The Big Draw 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603370388/oakhamrutlandschuk/zgpvbskd7hohodc0yym/BigDraw.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603370388/oakhamrutlandschuk/zgpvbskd7hohodc0yym/BigDraw.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603370388/oakhamrutlandschuk/zgpvbskd7hohodc0yym/BigDraw.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603370388/oakhamrutlandschuk/zgpvbskd7hohodc0yym/BigDraw.jpg","width":900}])
The last week of term saw Lower School pupils take part in The Big Draw, which is an international drawing Festival held annually between 1-31 October.
![Talented Hockey stars selected for National Age Group Assessments]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602863342/oakhamrutlandschuk/lmvu5l0mogntbrm6i1gr/Hockey1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602863342/oakhamrutlandschuk/lmvu5l0mogntbrm6i1gr/Hockey1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602863342/oakhamrutlandschuk/lmvu5l0mogntbrm6i1gr/Hockey1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602863342/oakhamrutlandschuk/lmvu5l0mogntbrm6i1gr/Hockey1.jpg","width":900}])
Congratulations to four Hockey players selected for the National Age Group (NAGS) Assessments, which will take place during Half Term.
![Congratulations to OO Lyndon James for his new two-year deal with Nottinghamshire CCC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602862982/oakhamrutlandschuk/x5pksgas2emrrzbzbxt4/Lyndon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602862982/oakhamrutlandschuk/x5pksgas2emrrzbzbxt4/Lyndon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602862982/oakhamrutlandschuk/x5pksgas2emrrzbzbxt4/Lyndon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602862982/oakhamrutlandschuk/x5pksgas2emrrzbzbxt4/Lyndon.jpg","width":900}])
The Oakham School community would like to extend their warmest congratulations to Old Oakhamian Lyndon James (17) who has signed a new two-year deal with Nottinghamshire CCC.
![Oakhamians selected for England Rugby development squad]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603467590/oakhamrutlandschuk/tgf1wvczxebdgz9ldmae/Rugbycamp.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603467590/oakhamrutlandschuk/tgf1wvczxebdgz9ldmae/Rugbycamp.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603467590/oakhamrutlandschuk/tgf1wvczxebdgz9ldmae/Rugbycamp.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603467590/oakhamrutlandschuk/tgf1wvczxebdgz9ldmae/Rugbycamp.jpg","width":900}])
Two talented Oakham Rugby players, Henry and Jacob have been selected to join the elite 22-man squad at the England Rugby U18 Development Camp in York on 27 October.
![Masterful Piano Recital from our Head of Piano]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602858547/oakhamrutlandschuk/qsd88qxbmhpvkkntjhhy/Anne.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602858547/oakhamrutlandschuk/qsd88qxbmhpvkkntjhhy/Anne.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602858547/oakhamrutlandschuk/qsd88qxbmhpvkkntjhhy/Anne.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1602858547/oakhamrutlandschuk/qsd88qxbmhpvkkntjhhy/Anne.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1602858547/oakhamrutlandschuk/qsd88qxbmhpvkkntjhhy/Anne.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1602858547/oakhamrutlandschuk/qsd88qxbmhpvkkntjhhy/Anne.jpg","width":2200}])
For the final of our lunchtime recitals before the half term holiday, we were lucky to have Ms Anne Bolt, Oakham School’s Head of Piano...
![OO and illustrator Libby Armstrong (18) launches new business]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602850435/oakhamrutlandschuk/huyd2tybezok1ena7khn/illustr.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602850435/oakhamrutlandschuk/huyd2tybezok1ena7khn/illustr.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602850435/oakhamrutlandschuk/huyd2tybezok1ena7khn/illustr.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602850435/oakhamrutlandschuk/huyd2tybezok1ena7khn/illustr.jpg","width":900}])
Congratulations to Old Oakhamian and illustrator, Libby Armstrong (18), who has launched her new business, “Libby Armstrong Illustrations”, during lockdown
![Lower 1 pupils practise their orienteering skills at Wakerley Woods]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1602842939/oakhamrutlandschuk/rkclqdijogqbthi4qkgk/orienteering.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1602842939/oakhamrutlandschuk/rkclqdijogqbthi4qkgk/orienteering.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1602842939/oakhamrutlandschuk/rkclqdijogqbthi4qkgk/orienteering.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1602842939/oakhamrutlandschuk/rkclqdijogqbthi4qkgk/orienteering.jpg","width":900}])
This term Lower 1 pupils have been developing their map reading skills, not only in class but also out in the local environment.
This is such a friendly school, everyone is so welcoming
Today at Oakham
Black History Month
Half Term Exeat
Life in Lockdown: An Open Exhibition of Work by Students & Staff
Black History Month
Half Term Exeat
Life in Lockdown: An Open Exhibition of Work by Students & Staff
Black History Month
Half Term Exeat
Life in Lockdown: An Open Exhibition of Work by Students & Staff
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
![Catherine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1563983134/oakhamrutlandschuk/ok9etlcificrgqeitagt/Catherine-J.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1563983134/oakhamrutlandschuk/ok9etlcificrgqeitagt/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
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
