The Shires at Oakham
School summary
The Shires at Oakham is an independent school in Rutland with just 39 pupils on roll, placing it firmly among the smallest schools a family might consider. A roll of this size means each child is genuinely known, and the atmosphere is likely to feel intimate rather than institutional. The school is mixed, takes pupils from age 11 and is led by headteacher Mrs Michelle Jordan. For parents who value close attention and a personal scale of education, the size is the defining feature.
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Teaching & academics
Entry is at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. As an independent school inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted, it follows the framework applied to fee-paying schools. With so few pupils, teaching can be closely tailored to individual needs.
Head · Mrs Michelle Jordan
School life & ethos
- Boarding
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A very small independent school where being known by name is part of the offer. Best suited to families seeking close attention over the buzz of a larger institution.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.