Oakham School

Overview

Oakham is one of the UK’s leading schools offering both IB and AS/A2 in the Sixth Form. Although academic progress and achievement is at the heart of the School it is supplemented by a huge range of activities and sporting opportunities. The total curriculum is a key feature of the School encouraging personal development, teamworking, communication skills and opportunities for leadership - essential lifeskills for all students. Both pupils and parents receive regular feedback through the personal tutoring system.

Our considerable experience in caring for boys and girls whose parents are based overseas recognises the importance of good communication and acknowledging their specific needs. ‘Home at School’ for each student is in their House community with its Housemaster or Housemistress, as well as two Resident Tutors and Matron.

The School is set in attractive surroundings and the teaching areas are equipped to a high standard. Facilities include one of the best school libraries in the country, extensive science laboratories including a 200 seater Lecture Theatre. Students also benefit from a Theatre and Music School which are open all weekend, in addition to renowned sporting facilities. Our campus site is only a 5 minute walk from a small friendly and affluent market

Unique Points

Oakham is a genuinely co-educational boarding and day School for 10-18 year olds. The School recently celebrated 10 years of IB having introduced the Diploma to run alongside A Levels in 2001. Oakham is a friendly, unpretentious and forward-thinking School that achieves impressive results. Over 400 full seven day a week boarder ensures a staggering range of activities, making it a very exciting place to be. It was also awarded the Daily Telegraph Independent Sport School of the Year in 2009, and recently Tatler magazine described Music and Drama as “superb”.

Entry Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must pass Oakham School’s English Language test. 16+: Satisfactory academic report and character reference from current Headmaster or Headmistress. Interview at Oakham. 7 GCSE/IGCSE grades at Grade B or better, including English and Mathematics. 13+ and 14+: Common Entrance 55% or above, or Oakham 13+ examination (English, Mathematics and Science)