Oakham School offers a distinctly holistic British education in a safe, welcoming and historic market town in the heart of England. As one of the UK’s leading co educational boarding schools, we have a long tradition of caring for pupils from overseas, and around half of our 850 students are boarders, including many who join for Sixth Form. Our boarding houses provide modern, comfortable accommodation, excellent pastoral care, and a warm sense of community. Specialist House staff work closely with families to support transition, wellbeing and academic progress, ensuring every student feels at home and cared for. Students thrive academically with the freedom to choose a pathway that suits their ambitions. At Sixth Form, students can study A-levels, BTECs or the globally recognised IB Diploma, a popular option for internationally minded families. Most Oakham graduates progress to leading UK universities, with a growing number securing places worldwide.
Life at Oakham is rich and varied. Students enjoy an extensive co-curricular programme that encourages leadership, creativity and adventure. Saturdays include lessons and competitive fixtures; Sundays offer space for Chapel, socialising, activities and downtime.
Oakham is well connected for international families, with direct hourly trains to London Stansted and Birmingham Airport (Emirates), and fast links to London
Oakham School’s Military Allowance Scheme offers reduced fees for forces families receiving the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) from the Ministry of Defence. Currently (January 2025) families pay £1,135 per term.
With thoughtful leadership and down-to-earth charm, Oakham delivers a dynamic, all-round education that sets pupils up for bright futures




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| Head | Mr Henry Price |
| School Type | Senior co-education school |
| Junior Age Range | 11 - 12 |
| Senior Age Range | 13 - 18 |
| Academic | GCSE: Yes Alevel: Yes Int'l Baccalaureate: Yes |
| Vocational | BTEC Sport and Exercise Science Level 3 BTEC Business Level 3 |
| Boarding Fees From | £12,145.00 per term |
| Forces Discount | Yes, see our website for details |
| Total Students | 850 |
| Youngest Boarder | 11 |
| Junior Boarders | 21 |
| Senior Boarders | 419 |
| Int'l Students | 186 |
| Closest Airport 1 | East Midlands (54km) |
| Closest Airport 2 | Birmingham, Stansted (120km) |
| School Address | Oakham School Chapel Close Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT |