Oakham School, Oakham
Oakham School is an independent school for pupils aged 9 to 18 in Oakham. It has an Anglican religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Oakham School in detail
Oakham School in its own words
In its own words: "The purpose of an Oakham Education is to teach students the knowledge, skills and values to flourish at Oakham School and beyond. The School Improvement Plan (SIP), flows directly from our purpose, values and objectives, outlining our plans for the future of Oakham School."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Oakham School stands proudly in Rutland’s historic market town of Oakham, its home for almost 450 years. Set across a generous 70-acre campus, the School is a vibrant, dynamic community where young people are encouraged to explore widely, challenge themselves confidently and discover what inspires them."
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 28 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 6 February 2027 and an open day on Saturday 6 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Rutland
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Oakham School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 181 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 48% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 21% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 204 pupils (25.1%) received SEN support and 1 (0.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oakham Rail Station, about 430 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Market Place (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 64 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Rutland (8), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
23 January 2024
Short Visit
6 May 2022
Short Visit
13 December 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
5 November 2019
Regulatory Compliance
27 September 2017
Integrated
24 September 2013
About
Oakham School is a public school in Oakham, Rutland, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Oakham School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Oakham School
More Opportunities for our Young Musicians
29 Sep 2026
Comedian Eshaan Akbar Inspires Sixth Formers
24 Sep 2026
Setting Her Own Challenge: Nicole’s Half Marathon Journey
23 Sep 2026
Oakham Honours Rugby Legend Lewis Moody with LM7 Pitch Unveiling
21 Sep 2026
Meet Our New Head of Instrumental Studies: Philip Montero
12 Sep 2026
Celebrating Excellent GCSE Results 2026
20 Aug 2026
From Oakham School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Oakham School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oakham School.
- Rocket Holiday Camps - Oakham510m away · Not yet graded
- Rhino Sports Academy870m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Rutland is 1 (the median across 27 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
813 pupils
1,065 places
252 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Oakham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oakham
Across Rutland council
Places available
600
Applications
331
Got 1st preference
93.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All secondary applications across Rutland council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
204
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
25.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
813
Total Pupils
422
Boys
391
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Oakham School
What are GCSE results like at Oakham School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Oakham School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Oakham School last inspected?
Oakham School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2024.
How many pupils go to Oakham School?
Oakham School has around 813 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Oakham School?
Oakham School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Oakham School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Oakham School: Rocket Holiday Camps - Oakham (510m away, registered, not yet graded) and Rhino Sports Academy (870m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Oakham School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Rutland is 1 (the median across 27 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oakham School?
Oakham School is at Chapel Close, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6DT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)