Oundle School, Northamptonshire
Oundle School is an independent school for pupils aged 10 to 19 in Northamptonshire. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oundle School in detail
Oundle School in its own words
In its own words: "Oundle School is one of Britain’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools, situated in the charming market town of Oundle, Northamptonshire. We are proud of our strong academic reputation; Oundelians have a natural love of learning and are ambitious in their approach to opportunity. We are a selective school but academic achievement is just one strand of an Oundle education."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include STEM, debating, journalism and book club.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 30 January 2027, an open day on Saturday 8 May 2027 and an open day on Saturday 19 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in North Northamptonshire
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (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 Oundle 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 195 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 55% went on to university or other higher education and 18% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 175 pupils (15%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Oundle School.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (after), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oundle School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 51 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Northamptonshire (141).
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
8 October 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 June 2021
Regulatory Compliance
17 January 2018
Integrated
4 February 2014
About
Oundle School is an English public school with day and boarding facilities for pupils 11–18 situated in the market town of Oundle in Northamptonshire, England. The school has been governed by the Worshipful Company of Grocers of the City of London since its foundation by William Laxton in 1556.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£30,360 to £39,900
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£46,440 to £61,155
| Third Form - Sixth Form (Years 9 - 13) (boarding) | £61,155 a year |
| Second Form (Year 8) – Full or weekly (boarding) | £53,910 a year |
| First Form (Year 7) – Full or weekly (boarding) | £46,440 a year |
| Third Form - Sixth Form (Years 9 - 13) | £39,900 a year |
| Second Form (Year 8) | £35,190 a year |
| First Form (Year 7) | £30,360 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
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 Oundle 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 Oundle School
Oundle launches Practical AI pilot
30 Sep 2026
Tatler Schools Guide 2027
4 Sep 2026
2026 (I)GCSE Examination Results
20 Aug 2026
2026 A level Examination Results
13 Aug 2026
Work underway on McMurray House Development
29 Jul 2026
Oundle Lecture: How to respond in an uncertain world
6 Jul 2026
From Oundle School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Oundle School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oundle School.
- MACCA Sports Academies at Prince William School630m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 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
99%
Near capacity
1,163 pupils
1,180 places
17 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Northamptonshire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northamptonshire
Across North Northamptonshire council
Places available
4,402
Applications
4,186
Got 1st preference
85.2%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across North Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
175
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
15.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,163
Total Pupils
669
Boys
494
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Oundle School
Questions parents ask about Oundle School
What are GCSE results like at Oundle 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 Oundle School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Oundle School last inspected?
Oundle School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
How many pupils go to Oundle School?
Oundle School has around 1163 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Oundle School?
Oundle 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 Oundle School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Oundle School: MACCA Sports Academies at Prince William School (630m 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 Oundle School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oundle School?
Oundle School is at The Great Hall, New Street, Northamptonshire, PE8 4GH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)