Oakham School
School summary
Set in the market town of Oakham, this co-educational independent school takes both day pupils and boarders from the ages of 10 to 18, with a substantial sixth form of 375 among its 974 pupils. Its standout feature is an unusually generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of around seven to one, which allows for close attention in the classroom and beyond. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent in 2024, with personal development also judged excellent and compliance fully met. An Anglican foundation, it offers an exceptionally broad curriculum, including the choice between A-levels and the International Baccalaureate in the sixth form.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
55%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
45%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
70%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 January 2024
Teaching & academics
At A-level, 45% of grades are A*-A and 70% reach A*-B, with maths, economics and the sciences among the most popular choices alongside English literature and psychology. At GCSE, 55% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, and the school's breadth of qualifications - GCSE, A-level, IB, BTEC and the EPQ - gives pupils several routes to suit different strengths. Modern languages are a clear focus, with French and Spanish well represented at GCSE. Around a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, reflecting an attentive approach to individual needs.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Henry Price MA (Oxon)
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 375
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is prominent, with rugby, hockey, cricket, netball and tennis forming the core of the programme for both girls and boys. As a full boarding and day school, life extends well beyond lessons, with House routines shaping evenings and weekends.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 24.23%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils may bring phones to school, but usage is carefully regulated. Younger pupils hand in their devices during the school day, while older pupils follow stricter visibility and usage guidelines. Mobile phones are permitted in Houses under HM supervision and may be used in lessons only with staff permission. Boarders follow additional routines to ensure phones do not disrupt prep or sleep.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £27,900 - £32,904
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £40,356 - £55,710
Means-tested bursaries available on an individual basis
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A well-established co-educational boarding and day school offering both A-levels and the IB, with small classes and a strong all-round reputation. Day fees run from £27,900 to £32,904 a year, with boarding up to £55,710, though means-tested bursaries are considered individually.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.