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
![Oakham's Design and Technology Department support NHS in fight against COVID-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1585641815/oakhamrutlandschuk/bouv5ujlyv2rozsjnpz4/DT1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1585641815/oakhamrutlandschuk/bouv5ujlyv2rozsjnpz4/DT1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1585641815/oakhamrutlandschuk/bouv5ujlyv2rozsjnpz4/DT1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585641815/oakhamrutlandschuk/bouv5ujlyv2rozsjnpz4/DT1.jpg","width":900}])
Oakham’s Design and Technology department is busy supporting the NHS in their fight against Covid-19 by making face shields for front line staff.
![Lincoln House treated to special visit by spring lambs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1585556836/oakhamrutlandschuk/ziey34ogyygbto6dpfov/LAmbs900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1585556836/oakhamrutlandschuk/ziey34ogyygbto6dpfov/LAmbs900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1585556836/oakhamrutlandschuk/ziey34ogyygbto6dpfov/LAmbs900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585556836/oakhamrutlandschuk/ziey34ogyygbto6dpfov/LAmbs900.jpg","width":900}])
Last term saw Lincoln House girls treated to a special visit by some spring lambs.
![Sport Successes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584028848/oakhamrutlandschuk/ki7zjmicttyucaqd43in/netball3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584028848/oakhamrutlandschuk/ki7zjmicttyucaqd43in/netball3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1584028848/oakhamrutlandschuk/ki7zjmicttyucaqd43in/netball3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584028848/oakhamrutlandschuk/ki7zjmicttyucaqd43in/netball3.jpg","width":900}])
Oakham’s sporting success on a national stage continues with a huge number of teams in a variety of sports reaching their national finals or playing at the top of their league!
![Going Green for Rutland]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1585153086/oakhamrutlandschuk/cryogymrspbf0txhexug/Green1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1585153086/oakhamrutlandschuk/cryogymrspbf0txhexug/Green1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1585153086/oakhamrutlandschuk/cryogymrspbf0txhexug/Green1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585153086/oakhamrutlandschuk/cryogymrspbf0txhexug/Green1.jpg","width":900}])
Members of the Oakham School community joined with pupils from over 20 schools across Rutland to wear green in support of The National Forest.
![Successful Cross Country Season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583235489/oakhamrutlandschuk/nmwcqtwkhtbsdreegric/LOTTIE-COUNTY-PREP900.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1583235489/oakhamrutlandschuk/nmwcqtwkhtbsdreegric/LOTTIE-COUNTY-PREP900.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1583235489/oakhamrutlandschuk/nmwcqtwkhtbsdreegric/LOTTIE-COUNTY-PREP900.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1583235489/oakhamrutlandschuk/nmwcqtwkhtbsdreegric/LOTTIE-COUNTY-PREP900.jpg","width":900}])
Oakham's cross country runners have enjoyed another fantastic season despite enduring some extreme weather conditions in a number of their races.
![Form 7 IB Visual Arts Exhibition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1585148321/oakhamrutlandschuk/igxtnghxrxtkpzldvtvw/IBVisual6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1585148321/oakhamrutlandschuk/igxtnghxrxtkpzldvtvw/IBVisual6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1585148321/oakhamrutlandschuk/igxtnghxrxtkpzldvtvw/IBVisual6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1585148321/oakhamrutlandschuk/igxtnghxrxtkpzldvtvw/IBVisual6.jpg","width":900}])
Form 7 IB Visual Arts pupils held their final exhibition in March in the Wheel House Gallery and Richard Bull Centre.
![Drama Scholars excel in the production of The Cripple of Inishmaan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584021338/oakhamrutlandschuk/jk7oxcv9obdlqdsjdaot/COI4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584021338/oakhamrutlandschuk/jk7oxcv9obdlqdsjdaot/COI4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1584021338/oakhamrutlandschuk/jk7oxcv9obdlqdsjdaot/COI4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584021338/oakhamrutlandschuk/jk7oxcv9obdlqdsjdaot/COI4.jpg","width":900}])
This term Oakham’s talented Drama Scholars took on the challenge of The Cripple of Inishmaan – a hilariously dark comedy by Martin McDonagh.
![Oakhamians embrace challenges during Service Weekend]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1584718594/oakhamrutlandschuk/nzw2q3n5ajfizkfcjyfo/serviceweekendstory.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1584718594/oakhamrutlandschuk/nzw2q3n5ajfizkfcjyfo/serviceweekendstory.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1584718594/oakhamrutlandschuk/nzw2q3n5ajfizkfcjyfo/serviceweekendstory.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1584718594/oakhamrutlandschuk/nzw2q3n5ajfizkfcjyfo/serviceweekendstory.jpg","width":900}])
Oakham pupils faced their D of E, CCF and Voluntary Action challenges with confidence for Service Weekend.
This is such a friendly school, everyone is so welcoming
Today at Oakham
Lower School Ski Trip
Lower School Ski Trip
Lower School Ski Trip
MUN Dublin Conference - St Andrew's College
MUN Dublin Conference - St Andrew's College
MUN Dublin Conference - St Andrew's College
Passover - Jewish Festival
MUN Dublin Conference - St Andrew's College
MUN Dublin Conference - St Andrew's College
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
