Uppingham School
School summary
Founded in 1584, Uppingham School is a long-established independent boarding school in Rutland with a Church of England character. Almost all of its 839 pupils board, and the sixth form is substantial, with 377 students. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around seven is unusually generous, allowing close attention to individual progress. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, and found it compliant with regulatory standards. With day fees running from roughly £25,000 to £34,000 and boarding fees reaching just over £58,000 a year, this is a school for families committed to a full boarding education.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
68%
National average 23%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 22 May 2025
Teaching & academics
Results are strong: 68 per cent of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, well above the national average of 23 per cent. The school teaches a broad curriculum spanning GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, with sciences and Mathematics popular at GCSE, and Economics, Government and Politics, History and the sciences prominent at A-level. Just under a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting the school accommodates a range of learning needs alongside its high attainment.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Dr Richard Maloney
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 377
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
A wide scholarship programme rewards talent in academics, music, art, textiles, design and technology, sport, drama and all-round ability, signalling the breadth of pursuits valued here. Chinese is offered among the languages, and the school provides pupils with their own mobile phones rather than relying on personal devices.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1584
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 19.19%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £25,308 - £34,074
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £58,176
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A historic, full-boarding school where small classes and excellent ISI judgements meet genuine academic ambition. Best suited to families ready for the boarding commitment and its associated fees.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.