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
![Form 5 visit the National Museum of Computing]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581945722/oakhamrutlandschuk/husrxo5qrexwqd0o9ths/ComputerScience.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581945722/oakhamrutlandschuk/husrxo5qrexwqd0o9ths/ComputerScience.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581945722/oakhamrutlandschuk/husrxo5qrexwqd0o9ths/ComputerScience.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581945722/oakhamrutlandschuk/husrxo5qrexwqd0o9ths/ComputerScience.jpg","width":900}])
Form 5 pupils studying Computer Science travelled to Bletchley Park to visit the National Museum of Computing, which houses the largest collection of historic functional computers in Europe.
![Top of the League!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581714456/oakhamrutlandschuk/dcphf8hazom8f0zzfgwl/Football4900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581714456/oakhamrutlandschuk/dcphf8hazom8f0zzfgwl/Football4900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581714456/oakhamrutlandschuk/dcphf8hazom8f0zzfgwl/Football4900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581714456/oakhamrutlandschuk/dcphf8hazom8f0zzfgwl/Football4900.jpg","width":900}])
Well done to the U18A and U18B boys’ football teams who are currently top of their Independent Schools Football Association leagues.
![Blog: Kenya Schools Project 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581670745/oakhamrutlandschuk/b5wxylpby64x0ywv7d1m/Kenya1_900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581670745/oakhamrutlandschuk/b5wxylpby64x0ywv7d1m/Kenya1_900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581670745/oakhamrutlandschuk/b5wxylpby64x0ywv7d1m/Kenya1_900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581670745/oakhamrutlandschuk/b5wxylpby64x0ywv7d1m/Kenya1_900.jpg","width":900}])
Oakham pupils are returning to Africa for the tenth time to support primary schools in rural Kenya.
![Breathtaking Piano Recital]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581701968/oakhamrutlandschuk/kazsb8gmk8lakti5k5ml/Becky_900.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581701968/oakhamrutlandschuk/kazsb8gmk8lakti5k5ml/Becky_900.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581701968/oakhamrutlandschuk/kazsb8gmk8lakti5k5ml/Becky_900.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581701968/oakhamrutlandschuk/kazsb8gmk8lakti5k5ml/Becky_900.png","width":900}])
This week's Wednesday lunchtime concert showcased final year pianist, Becky.
![Art Department runs Block Printing Workshop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581687763/oakhamrutlandschuk/hpegjezaktcaaazwrbqs/Blockprinting_900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581687763/oakhamrutlandschuk/hpegjezaktcaaazwrbqs/Blockprinting_900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581687763/oakhamrutlandschuk/hpegjezaktcaaazwrbqs/Blockprinting_900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581687763/oakhamrutlandschuk/hpegjezaktcaaazwrbqs/Blockprinting_900.jpg","width":900}])
The Art department ran a block printing workshop for teachers and support staff
![U15A boys through to Rugby NatWest Schools Cup Semi-Finals!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581674528/oakhamrutlandschuk/xnf6ybs41majf7ipxszo/Oakham-U15-900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581674528/oakhamrutlandschuk/xnf6ybs41majf7ipxszo/Oakham-U15-900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581674528/oakhamrutlandschuk/xnf6ybs41majf7ipxszo/Oakham-U15-900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581674528/oakhamrutlandschuk/xnf6ybs41majf7ipxszo/Oakham-U15-900.jpg","width":900}])
The Oakham U15a Rugby team emerged victorious after an outstanding performance against tough opponents Sedbergh in the Quarter-Finals of the U15 NatWest Schools Cup.
![Pupils and Staff Photography Exhibition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581502762/oakhamrutlandschuk/ouuw6ciztqyjzz9bevfs/Photoexhibition1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581502762/oakhamrutlandschuk/ouuw6ciztqyjzz9bevfs/Photoexhibition1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581502762/oakhamrutlandschuk/ouuw6ciztqyjzz9bevfs/Photoexhibition1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581502762/oakhamrutlandschuk/ouuw6ciztqyjzz9bevfs/Photoexhibition1.jpg","width":900}])
The Art department were delighted to welcome visitors at the opening of the students and staff Photography Exhibition in the Wheelhouse Gallery yesterday.
![Pupils hone their problem solving skills via the IB Diploma Group 4 Project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581333310/oakhamrutlandschuk/utcc8wk2yeppovyyix77/Form4project.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581333310/oakhamrutlandschuk/utcc8wk2yeppovyyix77/Form4project.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581333310/oakhamrutlandschuk/utcc8wk2yeppovyyix77/Form4project.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581333310/oakhamrutlandschuk/utcc8wk2yeppovyyix77/Form4project.jpg","width":900}])
In the last week of January, IB Diploma pupils participated in their Group 4 Science Project, which saw them facing a variety of different challenges using the resources around them, to improve their problem solving skills – which will be key to their success in their final exams. Up to 9 points were awarded for each activity with a prize given to the winning team with the highest score.
This is such a friendly school, everyone is so welcoming
Today at Oakham
Apart/Together: An Exhibition by Jessica Gilbert
LGBTQ+ History Month
Open Photography Exhibition
Apart/Together: An Exhibition by Jessica Gilbert
LGBTQ+ History Month
Open Photography Exhibition
Apart/Together: An Exhibition by Jessica Gilbert
LGBTQ+ History Month
Open Photography Exhibition
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 - 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
