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Wilds Lodge School

Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands · LE15 8QQ

Wilds Lodge is a small independent school in Oakham, Rutland, with around 103 pupils and boarding provision available. Mixed and non-denominational, it accepts pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The size of the school points to a close-knit setting where staff are likely to know each pupil individually. Headed by Mr Toby Oakley, it offers GCSE qualifications.

103

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
103
Location
Oakham, Rutland, East Midlands
Website
www.wildslodgeschool.co.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Toby Oakley

Latest results

Attainment 8

11.5

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Published attainment data places Wilds Lodge well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 11.5 against a national average of 46.9, with 0% of pupils gaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared to a national figure of 47%. Figures of this kind, alongside the school's small intake, suggest a setting geared towards pupils who need a different pace and a high level of individual support rather than a conventional exam-results pathway. Families considering the school would do well to discuss directly how progress is measured and what each pupil's GCSE route looks like.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
Yes

The last word

A small Rutland independent whose published results sit far below national averages, likely suiting families seeking close, individual support over headline league-table outcomes.

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Wilds Lodge School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Wilds Lodge School located?

Wilds Lodge School is located at Stamford Road, Empingham, Oakham, LE15 8QQ.

What type of school is Wilds Lodge School?

Wilds Lodge School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.

How many pupils attend Wilds Lodge School?

Wilds Lodge School has approximately 103 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.