[Please note: The School buildings are not open to the public, however you can arrange access by appointment through the Foundation Office number 01572 758699]

In 1584 Archdeacon Robert Johnson of Leicester, founded “as many free schools in Rutland as there were market towns therein; one at Oakham, another at Uppingham”. The original school house can be seen bordering Cutts Close to the north of the parish church. Having its roots in the late 16th century but its eyes firmly fixed on the demands being made on young people in the twenty first century, Oakham both respects traditions and seeks innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.

Today, Oakham School is genuinely co-educational school of around 1080 pupils split equally between boarding and day. A friendly, stimulating, innovative and energetic school with consistently high results, we provide a wealth of opportunities and challenges to encourage pupils to discover their personal strengths and extend their sights. We have well-resourced teaching facilities, a great campus and an enviable pupil:teacher ratio.

Oakham is one of the leading IB Schools in the UK but also offers AS/A2. Both courses have a wide choice of subjects and subject-combinations. The strength of our scientific teaching leads unusually high numbers of pupils to choose Science subjects.

Beyond the classroom, Oakham provides a multitude of opportunities for pupils to acquire new skills, experience adventure, serve others and make new friends through our compulsory activities programme and service options (Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, CCF and Community Service).

Daily life for both boarding and day pupils revolves around their houses. Every pupil is valued and motivated to work to his or her strengths. Each pupil is supported by a personal tutor and meets in small tutorial groups throughout his or her time at Oakham. Housemasters and mistresses and tutors encourage close communication between school and home and parents receive regular assessments recording both effort and attainment.