Oakham School

Independent

National rank

230

203

Rank last year

72.7%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

49.6%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Henry Price

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

973 (10-18)

Head teacher

Henry Price

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

973 (10-18)

Head teacher

Henry Price

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

973 (10-18)

UK day fees per term*

£9,072-£10,512 (10-18) includes lunch

UK boarding fees per term*

£10,872-£17,688 (10-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 207=

Grade

%

A*

17.5

A

27.3

B

27.9

A*/A

44.8

A*-B

72.7

GCSE 2024 rank: 246

Grade

%

A*/9/8

31.4

A/7

18.2

A*/A/9/8/7

49.6

International baccalaureate 2024 rank: 30

Grade

%

Higher Level 7

12.2

Higher Level 6

49

Higher Level 5

21.4

Higher Level 7 and 6

61.2

Higher Level 7, 6 and 5

82.6

Diploma pass

100

Average IB points

34.7

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2019
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to encourage a deep love of learning, so that pupils develop into confident, well-grounded and motivated young adults. Pupils fulfil their potential and achieve extremely well, acquiring the relevant skills and knowledge to move to the next stage of their education with success … Pupils are keen to learn and ambitious to succeed. They develop increasingly high levels of self-confidence, self-esteem and awareness of others in their interactions with each other and with adults. They have a well-developed sense of the school’s ethos of service to others and a strong sense of the non-materialistic aspects of life.” There were short visits in 2021 and 2022 and a routine inspection in 2024.
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About the school

  • The co-ed day and boarding school in Rutland says that nothing captures the atmosphere of the school better than the day its first XV rugby team were crowned National Schools’ Cup champions at Twickenham — a match attended by more than 1,000 pupils, staff, parents and Old Oakhamians. Alumni of the school include the comedian Miles Jupp and the former England cricketer Stuart Broad.
  • Oakham has a strong extracurricular programme, with interest groups spanning Model UN, sailing, cooking on a budget and yoga. About 60 pupils represent their county or country in their chosen sport. 
  • A team of 30 staff oversee the PSHE programme. Weekly sessions are held to help pupils focus on their wellbeing and the medical centre has three mental health professionals.
  • Alongside A-levels and GCSEs the school offers Btecs and the Extended Project Qualification.
  • Scholarships carrying a small fee reduction are offered as well as means-tested bursaries. Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) is available for military families.
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