General Information 2020 – 21
Contents Oakham at a glance
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Who’s who at Oakham
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Academic 8
The Lower School - ages 10-13
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The Middle School - ages 13-16
The Upper School - ages 16+
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Academic support
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Pastoral care
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Boarding options
Houses
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Health and well-being
Food
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The Chapel
Uniform
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Rules and expectations
The wider curriculum
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Creative and Performing Arts
Sport
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Activities and Service
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Trips and Tours
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Charity fundraising
Careers and Higher Education
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Admissions 24
Open mornings and Visits
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Entrance requirements
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International Joiners
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Scholarships and Bursaries
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Examination dates
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Fees
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Bus Routes
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How to find us
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Contact details and School Shop
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Term dates
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Welcome Thank you for considering Oakham School for your son or daughter. I am delighted to say that we are very much open for you to visit us in person with your family to catch the vibrancy, friendliness and energy of the School. You are also welcome to attend one of our Virtual Open Events or to meet with us online. This brochure will provide you with answers to many questions you may have about living and learning at Oakham School, including our extensive Coronavirus safety protocols. For the very latest information, please visit our website www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Oakham School.
We look forward to welcoming
Henry Price Headmaster
you to Oakham School.
To arrange an individual visit or join us for one of our Virtual Open Events, please contact our Admissions team on 01572 758758 or admissions@oakham.rutland.sch.uk
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Oakham at a glance 50%
50%
Girls % Boys
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A-LEVELS IB DIPLOMA PRE-U & BTEC
SUBJECTS
200-seat
40 ACRES
of outstanding sports pitches
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A stunning
6 Art studios and 6 Design
Art Gallery
Technology rooms
A dedicated
dance studio
UPPER
SCHOOL
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DIFFERENT
16+
SPORTS
UPPER
80 MUSICAL
SCHOOL
13 -16 Small class sizes and tutor groups
HOUSES 8 GIRLS 8 BOYS
PUPILS
26 GCSE professionally equipped theatre
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DAY
BOARDERS
AT 16+
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50%
LOWER SCHOOL
10 -13
216 SPORTS TEAMS
CONCERTS EACH YEAR
A university-standard Library containing 20,000 non-fiction titles 10,000 fiction titles
Keeping our community safe We have spent a great deal of time and care putting rigorous measures in place that will help keep all members of our community safe. Our extensive protocols are even more wide-ranging than the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) COVID-Safe Charter that we, like other boarding schools across the country have signed.
New one-way systems that are clearly signposted to ensure ease of movement around the campus.
Our safety measures include:
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The wearing of face coverings when walking around the campus. Three timetables that ensure we can easily move and adapt our teaching and learning, including our fully embedded face-to-face distance learning, should it be required. Staggered timings for lunchtime sittings and socially distanced dining.
Enhanced cleaning of all School buildings and proactive encouragement of consistent handwashing via 170+ sanitising stations placed around the School.
Clear quarantine, isolation and testing procedures, including our own on-site testing facility, for pupils and staff on return to School and throughout the term. For the very latest information, go to our website www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk
Clearly organised community ‘bubbles’ to minimise and track contact between groups.
Look for our Coronavirus update boxes throughout this book, which highlight the rigorous and extensive measures that we have put in place to keep our School community safe.
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Who’s who at Oakham Senior Leadership Team
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Henry Price Headmaster
Arthur Mayhew Senior Deputy Head
Leo Dudin Deputy Head (Academic)
Sarah Gomm Deputy Head (Pastoral and Co-curricular)
Simone Lorenz-Weir Head of Upper School
James Robinson Head of Middle School
Adrian Morris Head of Lower School
Carly Latham Senior Housemistress
Samantha Rowntree Director of External Relations
William Fawkes Chief Operating Officer
Maxine Kane Finance Bursar
Sarah Bailey Director of People
Lower School Housemasters and Housemistresses
Malcolm Fairweather Peterborough (boys)
Ashley Denman Sargants (boys)
Alison Petit Ancaster (girls)
Michelle Northcott Lincoln (girls)
Matthew Powell Head of Lower School Boarding
Middle School Housemasters and Housemistresses
Nick Favill Barrow (day boys)
Stephen Dachtler Clipsham (day boys)
Daniele Bonanno Chapmans (boarding boys)
Glenn Gelderbloom Haywoods (boarding boys)
Tim Dixon-Dale Wharflands (boarding boys)
Lydia Dunbavand Gunthorpe (day girls)
Sue Healey Hambleton (day girls)
Carly Latham Buchanans (boarding girls)
Kim Robinson Rushebrookes (boarding girls)
Emma Roe Stevens (boarding girls)
Final Year Houses (Form 7 girls)
Emma Durston Housemistress of Round House
Hannah Campion Day Housemistress of Round House
Final Year Houses (Form 7 boys)
David Taylor Housemaster of School House
Andrew Ross Day Housemaster of School House
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Academic Oakham has always been a school that strives to marry innovation with the best of traditional approaches. Our vision is to nurture intellectually ambitious thinkers, giving them the ability to learn effectively and independently at school and beyond, and to build the knowledge, skills and habits of mind everyone needs to succeed and thrive. Like many schools, we are able to help our pupils to achieve outstanding results in their examinations; the Oakham difference is that our holistic educational philosophy teaches our pupils how to take their studies further and rise to the intellectual challenges that they will encounter in their later lives. Increasingly, in our challenging and rapidly-changing world, developing the ability to learn and research for oneself is vital. We teach pupils how to conduct effective and meaningful research via FOSIL (Framework Of Skills for Inquiry Learning) to enable pupils to develop the ability to ask, and to answer, challenging questions on their own. FOSIL, developed at Oakham over a number of years, provides an excellent foundation for study at university or for independent learning and research in their future careers. Learning is not, however, limited to the examination syllabus: the range of opportunities for academic enhancement at Oakham is considerable with many inspirational educational visits and cross-curricular projects on offer. Older students have the chance to combine charity work and fundraising with horizon-stretching experiences; these have recently included trekking in Nepal, conservation work in India and renovating schools in Kenya.
We have developed three timetables that ensure we can deliver bespoke lessons and maintain our strong teacher-pupil teaching relationships, whatever the circumstances.
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The Lower School (ages 10–13) Since 2018, the School has been implementing the IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), for which we are a candidate school. IB MYP is a curriculum organised by big ideas that allows students to make connections across the curriculum for deeper understanding of individual subjects and global issues. With IB MYP, Global Contexts explain why what students are learning is relevant to their world, and Approaches to Learning (ATL) develops students’ confidence and capability in 21st century skills. Overarching this is the IB Learner Profile, which helps students to develop as people, and to be become responsible and reflective global citizens with an international outlook. Typically pupils join Oakham in Form 1 but some choose to join Oakham in Lower 1 (10+). Lower 1 is the equivalent of the final year of primary school and particularly suits pupils who would benefit from an early introduction to Oakham School life. Lower 1 pupils follow a timetable that is grounded in primary teaching and each class has a primary specialist class teacher and a classroom base on the separate Jerwoods campus where pupils are taught the majority of their lessons. Pupils benefit from a broad and holistic curriculum, and are developed effectively as independent learners through the FOSIL framework. Subject specialists teach Form 1 in a dedicated suite of classrooms on the Jerwoods campus, with pupils benefiting from the wider facilities of the School for the Creative and Performing Arts subjects, PE, and Science. In preparation for the transition to Middle School, Form 2 pupils have their lessons in the wider school campus. Free from the constraints of teaching for Common Entrance or National Curriculum assessment, we give pupils a solid grounding in the subjects listed below, but we also use these years to develop essential core academic skills and habits. We work to ensure that our youngest pupils are effective learners in their own right. This empowers them to take responsibility for their own progress. Our innovative approach encourages links between different subjects, showing learners how to see beyond the narrow requirements of a particular exam and transfer their learning skills to new situations. Pupils study English, French, Geography, History, Computer Science, Mathematics, Religious Education, Science, Latin (most
pupils) and Creative and Performing Arts. In Form 2 they add Spanish and German, selecting one during the year for further study. Afternoons are divided between sport and a wide choice of activities within and beyond the timetable. Trips enhance what has been learned in class and the annual Form 1 Exploring Learning Camp is an important way to consolidate new skills.
Sculpture, Design and Technology: Product Design or Electronics). Other academic options include: Citizenship, Classical Civilisation, Computer Science, Creative iMedia, Greek, Latin and Sport Science. Pupils may elect to study three separate sciences, gaining GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, as one of their GCSE choices.
Lower School pupils do not need to take an entry examination in order to progress to the Middle School, although we do expect pupils to reach a standard equivalent to a Common Entrance pass of 55% or better.
In some of the subjects we have selected to follow the IGCSE syllabus, which we consider a better qualification at this level. They have equivalent status to GCSEs for universities and employers.
The Middle School (ages 13–16)
Form 3 and Form 4 Projects
Thirteen-year-olds arriving new at Oakham or progressing from our Lower School quickly settle into the busy but supportive atmosphere of the Middle School. In Form 3 pupils follow the IB MYP curriculum to develop their knowledge and skills further. They still learn the subjects one would expect, but see the links between them in order to forge new ideas and use what they learn in less familiar situations. Teaching is stimulating and thorough and designed to inspire and encourage pupils to find aspects of the curriculum that really excite and engage them. Pupils learn to deal with the new challenges they face, both academically and emotionally.
We expose pupils to a rich cultural environment, providing an exciting programme of projects and visits to enhance learning beyond the classroom and the exam syllabus. These give Oakhamians stimulating experiences outside the school boundaries, often fostering lifelong interests.
GCSE As the time approaches to make the important GCSE subject choices, we run advice sessions for both pupils and parents. Teachers, tutors and Housemasters or Housemistresses also give their recommendations and advice throughout to help pupils make choices that develop key characteristics and play both to their strengths and their academic ambitions. Pupils take a range of subjects at GCSE or IGCSE, which gives them a broad and balanced education and ensures they keep their options open. All pupils take English Language, English Literature, Dual-Award Science (which comprises Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and Mathematics. These are studied together with a choice from History, Geography, Religion and Philosophy, French, Spanish, German, Drama or Music and a variety of Creative Arts subjects (Fine Art – Painting and Mixed Media, Textile Design or
The Form 3 Project includes a visit to the First World War battlefields in France, Creative and Performing Arts elements, completing a library-led independent research project and a summer activity camp. The Form 4 Project builds presentation, confidence and teamwork skills and develops awareness of national and international issues.
The Upper School (ages 16+) Oakham’s Upper School is an important and exciting time for our students, representing a period of transition towards university and post-education careers. The journey towards real independence picks up pace: we expect students to show a desire for self-motivated study and to take increased personal responsibility for their success. We work with them to build the skills to thrive as the challenge and expectations upon them increase. Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to engage with challenge are qualities hugely valued both at university and in business, and these are key characteristics that we seek to instil.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma or A-levels? Students choose either to study A-levels and equivalent standalone qualifications or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Few schools offer this choice and we are very proud of the results our students achieve when pursuing either route. Both routes provide an outstanding 16+ education, enabling access to and preparing students for their future university or career paths. An A-level programme provides specialised,
in-depth standalone courses; the IB Diploma provides more breadth with the ability to specialise through Higher Level courses. We offer extensive guidance to both parents and students in making an informed choice from the programmes on offer.
A-levels A-levels and equivalent standalone qualifications offer flexibility of choice and options can be tailored to the individual. Most students will study three subjects which they will pursue through to the end of Form 7; these will sit alongside innovative and impactful opportunities for academic enrichment and research within, across and beyond the curricular subjects.
A-level subject options Art Critical and Contextual Studies Art Biology Business (A-level and BTEC) Chemistry
Our pupils consistently achieve impressive exam results. The 2020 exam results that were based on teacher-assessed grades were no exception. See our Results booklet for more details.
Classical Greek History Italian Latin Mathematics Further Mathematics
Classical Civilisation
Music (Cambridge Pre-U course)
Design Technology
Philosophy
Drama and Theatre
Physics
Economics English Literature French Geography
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German
Politics Religion and Philosophy Spanish Sport Science (A-level and BTEC)
The IB Diploma Programme
IB subject options
Oakham is recognised as one of the world’s leading IB schools. Our results are consistently excellent. The IB Diploma Programme is a prestigious international qualification, highly regarded by academic institutions and employers throughout the world. It marks a very high level of achievement.
Students study six subjects, one from each of six subject groups. Three subjects are studied at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. Additionally, all students take the three Core Elements of the Diploma: Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and a programme of Creativity, Action and Service.
The IB Diploma Programme offers a broad and challenging academic education, whilst encouraging pupils to be understanding and thoughtful global citizens. Students who gain the IB Diploma head out into the world as well-rounded individuals, as thinkers, as passionate, lifelong learners, and as participants.
Higher Standard
Subject Options Group 1
Group 2
Language A
Language B
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English A Literature
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German A Language and Literature
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French, German, Classical Greek, Latin and Spanish
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Languages ab initio (beginners) Italian and Spanish Group 3
Individuals and Societies
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Economics, Geography, History and Philosophy
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Global Politics
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Business Management
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Environmental Systems and Societies Group 4
The Sciences
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Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology and Physics
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Environmental Systems and Societies, Sports, Exercise and Health Science Group 5 Mathematics
Mathematics
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Mathematical Studies Group 6
The Arts
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Theatre
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Visual Arts
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Academic support Supportive tutors We strongly believe in maintaining a balance between academic, creative and social activities. Tutors play a vital role at Oakham: each pupil has his or her own tutor and all Houses have Resident and House Tutors to give additional support. Working with Housemasters, Housemistresses and parents, tutors have an important role helping pupils fulfil personal goals, guiding them with strategies to manage their busy lives and ensuring they are both academically and socially stimulated.
Tracking performance Tracking performance, through detailed assessment and target setting by both teachers and the pupils themselves, is an essential way to understand progress towards personal goals. If we think there is an issue that may hamper success, we will flag this up immediately and take remedial action. We keep in regular contact with parents through Housemasters and tutors and also more formally via Progress Reports (PRs) that are published twice a term and an annual parents’ evening for each year group.
Academic mentoring We consider it essential that students with a particular interest and ability in an academic field are able to develop fully. We offer participation in scholarly events and departmental societies, and mentoring schemes whereby individuals are paired with older students, younger students, and specialist teachers, to explore their areas of intellectual passion beyond the classroom. Key to all this is our Senior Academic Mentor, who guides the intellectual development of our most academically able pupils throughout their school careers; from helping them to identify and expand their academic interests through guided reading and discussion via the Scholars Society, to equipping students
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to make strong applications, including guidance for any admissions tests, to the top universities in the UK, including the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Learning support Our experienced team of dedicated Learning Support teachers works with individuals, small groups and in some classes to help pupils to achieve their potential. Housed in a new purposebuilt suite of classrooms boasting the latest technology, the Department provides a safe haven for pupils who require additional support with their studies. We welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how the School can best cater for your child’s interests, and identify any challenges they may face. So, at the initial enquiry stage, please let us know about any learning difficulties your child may have and send us copies of any assessments.
English as an additional language (EAL) Our team of two highly qualified EAL teachers help to support and develop the achievements of pupils for whom English is not their first language through small group teaching, individual lessons and in-class support. They also offer IELTS test preparation lessons to students who do not have an English Language GCSE qualification, and who enter Oakham in Form 6 to study on the A-level courses. This qualification is an entrance requirement for UK universities.
Our three timetables ensure that teachers are able to provide individual support for their pupils without interruption.
Pastoral care Through our outstanding pastoral care, we nurture all aspects of our pupils’ intellectual, physical, mental and spiritual development. We aim to offer all pupils – boarders and day pupils alike – the benefits of our exceptional boarding provision in ways that suit modern family life. Key to this is the individual care we provide each pupil so they can discover where their interests and talents lie and pursue them wholeheartedly within a friendly, secure and supportive environment. Tutors play a vital role in providing this individual attention and delivering our excellent tutorial programme. Our success is recognised in our latest ISI Inspection Report*, which states that ‘Pupils are self-aware, confident young people, fully prepared to be involved and supportive of one another as they live their daily lives together in boarding and as day pupils’. *An ISI Inspection is the equivalent of a maintained sector Ofsted Inspection. It looks at educational provision, compliance with the Independent School regulations and National Standards for Boarding. The full report is available
After Saturday morning lessons there is a busy and varied weekend programme for boarders, including sport, social events, activities and visits to local attractions. Chapel on Sundays is also a cornerstone of life for full boarders. In the Lower School boarders stay in the comfortable and homely surroundings of Hodges on the Jerwoods campus. Here they are cared for by the Head of Lower School Boarding, Matthew Powell, and resident staff. This includes two Assistant Houseparents and a Resident Tutor for Hodges Boys and Resident Tutor for Hodges Girls. Jerwoods is also home to the Head of Lower School, Adrian Morris, and his family. Together this resident team provides a strong and supportive network for our youngest boarders. In the Middle and Upper School each of our 8 Boarding Houses is also home to the Housemaster or Housemistress and their families, so the pupils are very much part of their extended family. The Housemaster or Housemistress is supported by two Resident Tutors, a Matron, and tutors who do evening duties in House, in addition to their work with their tutor group.
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Boarding options Over half of our pupils are boarders, with the majority choosing full-time boarding. Additionally we offer a flexible boarding option to suit both parents’ and pupils’ busy lifestyles. Boys and girls are accommodated separately.
Full boarding Oakham offers comfortable, well-appointed accommodation designed to be a home from home. All Boarding Houses have well-equipped study areas, large sitting rooms with relaxing sofas and chairs, TVs, DVDs, Wi-Fi and games, and kitchens stocked with fresh fruit, snacks and hot drinks. Most study bedrooms are twins although some of the younger children enjoy the company of up to four of their own age. Pupils like to personalise their bedroom space with posters and family photos. For the oldest pupils single rooms are available.
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Together with the wider support network of Chaplaincy, Medical Centre, cleaning and ground staff, there is a strong and caring team of adults working to provide for every pupil’s needs, whatever they may be and however they may change over their time with us. Generally full boarders are expected to be in for weekends although, with the Housemaster’s or Housemistress’s permission, they are welcome to go out with their parents for Sunday lunch or for tea following a match on Saturdays. In exceptional circumstances permission is granted for weekend absence for a family wedding or similar occasion. Each term there are regular times at home: Leave-out weekends and the half-term Exeat.
Lower School transitional boarding
Extended Day at no extra cost
The first step into boarding can feel a big one for parents as well as children, so our Lower School pupils can choose to stay from just 2 to 5 nights a week in Hodges with fees graded accordingly. They can also stay on non-boarding nights for prep, supper and activities until school bedtime.
Because of the range of activities we offer, pupils sometimes end up starting and finishing the day at different times, depending on which event or club they are taking part in. Day pupils may therefore opt to arrive for breakfast at 7.30am and stay on for supper and prep between 6.00pm and 7.30pm if they need to be in School for evening and weekend events at no extra charge. Middle and Upper School pupils may stay beyond 7.30pm in the library to work should they wish. This free service provides invaluable flexibility at the beginning and end of the school day to families of day pupils.
Middle and Upper School flexi-boarding Most Middle and Upper School boarders board full time but to cater for the changing needs and pressures of today’s family and work life, we also offer flexi-boarding of up to five nights per week. We have two Boarding Houses that are dedicated to flexi-boarders (Stevens for girls and Wharflands for boys), while the other four Boarding Houses are home to the full boarders. Full and Flexi-boarding Houses are run along the same lines, with all Houses offering a friendly and comfortable home environment with well-resourced common rooms. Flexiboarders can stay for supper and prep any evening, not just when they are boarding. As with full boarders, we will take care of their laundry using our in-house housekeeping service. Flexi-boarding is particularly popular with our families who live further afield from Oakham, as it allows the chance for their son or daughter to spend the weekend at home after finishing sport on a Saturday afternoon.
Day pupils Day pupils at Oakham are very much part of our 24/7 boarding environment and benefit from the same extensive programme of activities and opportunities as our boarders. Our Day Houses provide an excellent base for day pupils as they go about their busy lives. The Houses are open every day from 7.30am to 7.30pm, allowing flexibility for working families, with staff on hand to help the pupils with their day-to-day needs. The Houses have large common rooms, a kitchen, many different areas for quiet work, including a study base for each pupil, and changing facilities. All Houses have space outdoors where the students can relax and let off steam. Our aim is to offer our day pupils exactly the same experience as a boarder but without the beds!
We have organised our community into House ‘bubbles’ so pupils can work and socialise together safely. All members of our community wear face coverings when walking around the campus. Mealtimes are staggered with socially distanced dining.
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Houses
Middle and Upper School Houses
Every pupil at Oakham, whether boarding or day, belongs to a House. There are 16 Houses at Oakham, with an even split of 8 girls Houses and 8 boys Houses. Each House has a Housemaster or Housemistress, as well as House Tutors, who are all experienced members of the teaching staff. All the Houses benefit from the support of a Matron. In the Lower School a Day Matron supports the four Houses, as well as the two Assistant Houseparents who help care for the boarders. In the Middle and Upper School each Boarding House has a Matron, whilst the four Day Houses also benefit from the assistance of two Day Matrons. Collectively, they provide the caring, supportive and dependable foundation so essential to developing children. Our unique House structure enables us to provide support tailored to the age of our pupils at every stage of their Oakham journey.
In the Middle School the Houses are conveniently situated around Doncaster Close, the main playing fields at the heart of the School. They are within a stone’s throw of the Barraclough Dining Hall, the Library, the Drama, Music, Art and Design and Sport facilities, which makes the journey to lessons and extracurricular activities extremely easy. There are around 60-70 pupils in each House with House Families across the year groups. Form 6 students gain valuable experience taking on responsibility for running their House.
For boarders and day pupils alike, life revolves around House, year and tutor group. Life in House is fun, but it also enriches the pupils’ lives, helping them to develop a respect for each other and their community. It is no coincidence that some of the strongest lifelong friendships are made within Houses. Each House has a distinctive personality and there is a healthy level of fun competition between them.
Lower School Houses In the Lower School, each pupil joins one of our four Lower School Houses: Peterborough and Sargants (boys); Ancaster and Lincoln (girls). There are around 50 pupils in each House. All four Houses are situated on the separate Jerwoods campus and provide a homely haven in which our youngest pupils can live, work and play, within easy reach of the facilities and opportunities provided by the wider school campus. At the end of the school day, all pupils go to their respective homes; boarders transfer to the care of Head of Lower School Boarding, Matthew Powell, and his team in Hodges, whilst day pupils go home to their parents and guardians. Prefects are selected from amongst Form 2 to act as leaders within each Lower School House. Their role includes representing the House, helping to organise and run events, taking roll calls, setting a good example and providing support for fellow pupils. In addition to the Prefects, other members of Form 2 are given posts of responsibility with the House.
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In Form 7, their final year, girls move to Round House and boys to School House, where they experience a more universityorientated lifestyle. This helps them become more independent, self-motivated and self-disciplined supported by House staff - including a Day Housemaster and Matron for School House boys and Day Housemistress and Matron for Round House girls - and tutors who are specially trained in the care of young adults.
Settling in The House staff, supported by their Prefects, work tirelessly to ensure their family of pupils mix fully with their peers and that new pupils, in particular, settle in well to house life. We run a full induction programme at the start of each new academic year, plus various social activities and house events that take place, as pupils get to know their new surroundings and each other. All Houses send out a House Handbook in advance with information that allows pupils to familiarise themselves with their new environment and hopefully answer any questions that a family may have as they look forward to coming to Oakham.
Keeping in touch We are always keen to foster a healthy and open relationship between School and home. Your key contacts are your child’s Housemaster or Housemistress or tutor, whether to discuss academic matters, pastoral concerns, or just catch up on news. Mid- and end of term reports keep parents abreast of progress and there’s the chance to meet individual teachers at parents’ evenings. We give briefings on GCSE and Upper School subject choices, and talks on matters that may concern parents of young teenagers, such as substance abuse and social media safety.
The Chapel Each term, parents receive a copy of our Red Book; a handbook packed full of essential information such as the term’s calendar, pupil and staff lists, key contacts, future dates and the School Rules. There is also the Parent Portal, a secure area on our website filled with useful information. We also regularly post latest news on our website (www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk), Instagram (@OakhamSchool) and Twitter (@OakhamSch) feeds. Pupils can use mobile phones in the Houses at specified times. Each pupil has his or her own school email address to keep in touch.
Health and well-being We have a strong support network to deal with any concerns in complete confidence. For both pupils and parents, your Housemaster or Housemistress is the first port of call. However, any pupil in need of help of any kind can also speak to their tutor or House Matron, the Chaplain, the School Counsellor or the Medical Centre staff. House Matrons look after anyone not feeling well with the support of our separate, state-of-the-art Medical and Pastoral Centre. The Medical Centre is staffed by a team of senior nurses with the support of a local doctor’s surgery. There is always someone on duty in the Medical Centre, or if there are no ‘in-patients’ overnight, the team are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Food The ISI* rated Oakham’s food as ‘outstanding’. Our team of exceptional caterers offers an extensive choice of freshly prepared food, the majority of which is locally sourced. Balanced, nutritious meals are served up in generous portions, followed by a choice of desserts, yoghurt, fruit, or cheese and biscuits. There is a daily choice of hot dishes, including a vegetarian option, a delicious salad bar, a pasta bar, and a selection of sandwiches. We are mindful of pupils with different dietary requirements and thoughtfully accommodate their needs. The team knows all of the students who have dietary requirements and they are personally looked after, without any undue ‘fuss’ – just as they would be at home. The Barraclough Dining Hall is the hub of the School, where everyone – staff and pupils alike – comes together to share the day’s experiences.
As a Christian foundation, the Chapel is at the heart of life at Oakham. Pupils are welcome whatever their religious beliefs and through open discussion in tutor groups and in Houses, each individual learns to understand the values and appreciate the needs of others both in school and in society. Our full-time Chaplain, the Reverend Tim Tregunno provides a variety of formal and informal support for the School community, giving pupils and staff – whatever their religious beliefs – opportunities for quiet, personal reflection within the busy life of the School. Built in 1924 as a memorial to the 70 Old Oakhamians who died in the First World War, our beautiful Chapel is the focal point of community worship at School. Each pupil attends one of the weekly chapel services held on Monday, Thursday or Friday mornings; full boarders also attend Chapel on Sunday mornings.
Uniform Pupils wear school uniform until the end of Form 6. In the final year, Form 7, students wear business suits and a dress code replaces the uniform. Boarders may wear casual clothes after school hours. Our School Shop can give advice and supply all your uniform needs and you can find clothes lists on the website. There is also a second-hand shop. See page 31 for more details.
Rules and expectations Oakham has a clear set of rules and expectations, based on mutual respect and kindness, which have been designed with our pupils’ safety and well-being in mind. They help pupils develop a healthy and mature approach to life at school and beyond. Occasionally children make mistakes and we help them learn from these experiences in a constructive and consistent manner.
*Independent Schools Inspectorate - the equivalent of a maintained sector Ofsted Inspection.
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The wider curriculum Creative and Performing Arts We have a reputation for excellence in the Arts, which are fully integrated in the curriculum. There are many exciting opportunities to explore individual talent, creative expression and imagination.
Art The Richard Bull Centre is home to the Art Department with dedicated studios and workshops for Art, Sculpture, and Textiles. The range of activities, media and materials available is extensive. There are also opportunities for students to explore digital photography and new electronic media. Students’ work features in regular exhibitions both in School and nationally. We encourage individual expression and creativity by developing skills, through experimentation and engagement with contemporary practice, life classes and museum visits. The Wheelhouse Gallery provides a dedicated space in which to stage exhibitions by students and visiting artists.
Oakhamians have gone on to study Art at Camberwell, Chelsea, the Central School of Art, The Ruskin School of Art, Oxford and universities in the UK and USA. Many students have also gone on to study Architecture at top universities, such as UCL, and numerous former students work in the creative industries, in particular fashion.
Design and Technology Our Jerwood School of Design is an inspiring work space with exceptional facilities which give young engineers and designers full rein to their imagination. State-of-the art equipment includes CREO 3.0 CAD software, a 3D Rapid Prototype printer, CNC milling equipment and an electronics suite. Visits to London Museums, British design icons such as Jaguar and Morgan cars, and trips abroad to designers in Bologna and Toulouse stimulate creative minds. These highlights add to what is already a rich and rewarding classroom experience. Talented young Oakhamians regularly compete for and win nationally recognised awards and scholarships, such as the Arkwright Scholarship.
Music
Theatre and Dance
Music is an essential, much-loved part of Oakham School life. Our vibrant Music Department has a national reputation for excellence and we are particularly proud of our choral and instrumental tradition. Around half of our pupils play in musical ensembles, choirs, bands, orchestras and perform in musical theatre. Teaching is excellent. Some 40 full-time and visiting musicians, many of whom have active performing careers, teach over 500 music lessons a week and there are superb music technology facilities. Students can develop their skills and passion for music by performing locally, UK-wide and overseas.
‘Vibrant’ and ‘dynamic’ best describe Oakham’s Drama Department, who are not afraid to encourage students to be ambitious, bold, challenging and occasionally controversial. The Queen Elizabeth Theatre, known as the QET, hosts an eclectic line-up of productions, students’ own experimental pieces, cutting-edge drama, full-scale musicals, and the Macfadyen Shield, our hotly contested annual interhouse drama competition. Dance is part of the curriculum up to Form 3 and the free weekly evening classes are open to everyone. Students learn all aspects of theatre work including design, lighting, sound, stage management, wardrobe, make-up and front of house. Productions frequently tour to the Festival Fringe in Edinburgh and the Department has achieved a national reputation for the quality of current work and the impact its alumni have within the industry.
Students regularly gain places in UK youth music organisations such as the National Youth Orchestra, National Youth Choir and National Youth Music Theatre. They excel in ABRSM music exams and national competitions. Our Chamber Choir has a national reputation and were finalists in the BBC Songs of Praise School Choir of the Year Competition in 2016. Many of our gifted students win scholarships and places at prestigious music colleges and universities.
Each year we prepare and support students for auditions for the National Youth Theatre, universities or specialist drama schools. Recently, Oakhamians have received offers to study at top drama schools worldwide, including RADA, LAMDA, the American Academy of Dramatic Art in New York, and The Lir, Ireland’s National Academy of Dramatic Art.
Our curriculum lessons take place in year group bubbles and we have adapted our individual Music, Drama and Dance lessons to allow for social distancing and enhanced hygiene measures.
Sport Oakham has an enviable reputation for excellent coaching and mentoring. We are proud to be a well-recognised training ground for national squads. A typical year will see over 100 pupils progress to the national finals in over 10 different sports. Our full-time Strength and Conditioning coach works closely with all coaching staff to design training programmes that ensure our top performing athletes are in peak physical condition. Sport is an important element in life for most Oakhamians and opportunities abound, whether for fitness and enjoyment, or for the pursuit of excellence. PE is taught at all levels. Outside the timetable, there is a wealth of clubs, many offering professional coaching.
Major Sports Boys
Winter: rugby, hockey. Summer: cricket and athletics
Girls
Winter: hockey, netball. Summer: tennis and athletics
Other Sports Badminton, basketball, canoeing, climbing, cross-country, cycling, fives, football, golf, indoor rowing, lacrosse, polo, rounders, sailing, shooting, squash, swimming, table tennis, triathlon, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting and weight training Our facilities include 40 acres of outstanding playing areas, a sports centre with squash courts and fitness suite, an indoor swimming pool, all-weather pitches for hockey and tennis, fives courts and access to nearby Rutland Water for sailing and Luffenham Heath for golf.
We have adopted additional hygiene measures to enable us to teach sport safely. We look forward to reintroducing our popular and wide-ranging activities programme and to running our inspiring trips.
Activities and Service
Charity fundraising
Activities are an integral part of life at Oakham; a way for our pupils to develop their learning beyond the classroom. We devote two afternoons a week to activities, life skills and learning the value of serving others.
We fundraise for around 18 charities a year, raising £20,000 a year on average, from which a significant portion goes to the School’s Charity of the Year. We also support a range of local, national and international charities every year, from Macmillan Cancer to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance.
Activities include favourite sports, leisure pursuits and an ever-changing selection of new things to try: from clay pigeon shooting to art club, and robotics to kickboxing. An integral part of the weekly timetable, pupils can change activities each term if they wish or develop what they know and love. From Form 4 onwards pupils decide which of our three ‘Service Options’ they will commit to: Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (walking, cycling, canoeing), the Army or RAF section of the School’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF), or Voluntary Action such as working in primary and nursery schools, helping the elderly or doing conservation work. These Service Options give our pupils the opportunity to develop new skills, build confidence and make a real difference to the lives of others, often building lasting memories.
Trips and Tours In a typical year, we run around 90 trips in the UK and abroad for a variety of purposes – from academic enrichment to physical challenges, to cultural experiences. Whether it is presenting at a Model United Nations conference in Holland, visiting the World War I battlefields in France, canoeing down the Grand Union Canal as part of their D of E Award or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro; for every trip we run, pupils have the chance to step out of their comfort zones, face new challenges, discover more about the world and become better global citizens. Many of our trips have a charitable element. One notable example is the Kenya Schools Project Trip. In the months leading up to the expedition, Form 6 students fundraise for resources to take with them, then whilst they are in Kenya, they work in the primary schools, building and refurbishing classrooms, as well as teaching lessons and playing games with the children.
The majority of fundraising initiatives are student-led, with representatives from each House coming up with ideas for House fundraising and school-wide events. These have included bake sales, sponge-a-teacher and selling Valentine’s roses, amongst other events. Not only does each initiative raise hundreds of pounds for charity, but it also gives pupils valuable experience in organising and running events. We also understand that it’s not all about money, and many pupils give their time and resources to charity; from packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child to volunteering for charities as part of our Voluntary Action programme.
Careers and Higher Education Oakham recently received the Gold Career Mark Award in recognition of its consistently high-quality careers education, information, advice and guidance. Our full-time Head of Careers and Higher Education and her team offer in-depth guidance and information on career options, admissions procedures for UK and non-UK universities, student finance and adjustment to higher education. Our Form 6 careers programme includes the ‘After Oakham’ course where pupils research courses and careers with their tutors, looking at employment skills, applying to university and non-university destinations and GAP years.
Specialist support We offer a busy programme of events and activities for Oxbridge aspirants and pupils who are looking to study clinical courses, including Medicine.
University destinations The majority of our students go on to top universities in the UK, Europe and the United States, including Oxford, Cambridge, other Russell Group universities, medical schools and many more high-ranking institutions worldwide. See our Results booklet for details of 2020 Leaver destinations.
Beyond Oakham We continue to offer help and advice even after Oakhamians have left us. We are delighted that so many Oakhamians maintain lifelong links with the School. Our Old Oakhamian Club hosts regular social events, keeps OOs abreast of developments and enables them to keep in touch with each other, developing valuable contacts both socially and professionally.
For pupils who are interested in applying to American universities, we offer specialist support and preparation classes for American SAT tests. We also provide excellent preparation and support for pupils who wish to study Drama or Music at university, specialist drama schools and prestigious music colleges. See page 19.
Work experience We encourage all students to undertake work experience after their GCSEs and during the summer following Form 6. Work experience enhances employability and greatly benefits university applications. Our own dedicated Work Experience Officer helps pupils with all aspects of their work experience; from sourcing and organising placements to assistance with writing CVs, preparing covering letters and applying for internships.
We are continuing to run careers talks and events online to prepare our pupils for life beyond Oakham.
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Admissions Registrar: Assistant Registrar: t: 01572 758758
Nigel Paddock Emma McCombie
Open mornings and visits For the latest information about admissions procedures and Open Mornings, please visit our Admissions home page on the website.
We are continuing to run our Virtual Open Events, to give families a flavour of School life, and a chance to listen to key members of staff and ask questions. You and your family can also book a personal visit to the School, either online or in person, during which time you will be given a tour of the campus and have the opportunity to meet a Housemaster/Housemistress and talk to a senior member of staff. To book an open morning or individual visit, please call 01572 758758 or register your interest via our website on www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk/Arrange-a-Visit
Mathematics, a writing and learning skills diagnostic test and an interview. Since children come from a wide variety of schools, we do not expect any specific preparation and we do not make past papers available. We are looking for fluency in reading and a sound basic knowledge of the current National Curriculum syllabus, neat presentation of written work and competence in spelling and grammar. We attach great importance to a detailed report from the pupil’s present school. There is no need to apply separately for an 11+ academic scholarship. We recall candidates whose entrance papers show academic scholarship potential for a further interview and Mathematics and English papers.
Middle School 13+ and 14+ entry Pupils usually join the Middle School at 13+ although a few places may be available at 14+. Entry is either through the Common Entrance Examination taken at the candidate’s preparatory school in June, or through the Oakham Entrance Examination. The expected pass mark in the Common Entrance Examination is 55%. Those who have not followed the Common Entrance syllabus sit the School’s own examination in January or by arrangement with the Registrar. This examination consists of papers in English, Mathematics and Science. We do not release past entrance papers but a syllabus is available. There is no examination for members of the Lower School entering the Middle School. We may require applicants whose first language is not English to take the School’s English Language test.
Entrance requirements Lower School 10+ and 11+ entry We hold Assessment Days at Oakham, generally in January for entry in the following September. We can arrange for candidates from overseas to sit the examination abroad in their current school. The Assessment Day explores a candidate’s potential and aptitudes and includes written papers in English and
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Upper School 16+ entry We expect applicants to achieve a minimum of four 6/B grades and three 5/C grades at IGCSE/GCSE. We require a satisfactory character reference and academic report indicating likely grades from the candidate’s current school. We expect all candidates to visit Oakham for a formal interview. Applicants who live overseas can have an initial interview via Skype on the understanding that a visit will take place later. We may require those whose first language is not English to take the School’s English language test.
Prep School applicants for 13+ entry Two years before entry into Form 3/Year 9, during the first or second term of Year 7, registered pupils are invited for a pre-interview. The pre-interview gives the pupils the chance to discuss their work in Maths and English as well as a piece of work of their choice. We also request a supportive reference from their present school. Assuming a positive outcome, the place won will be conditional on Common Entrance, where a 55% average pass mark is expected, or passing Oakham’s own 13+ entrance papers.
with pupils from the UK and other countries, and there’s plenty of support if English isn’t your first language. (See page 12 for more details.)
Visas The School is a registered Child Student Visa sponsor via the Home Office's UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) unit. Please let us know when registering your child whether you will require the School to sponsor your child for a Child Student Visa. For more information, please visit www.gov.uk/child-study-visa.
Registration
Scholarships and Bursaries
Registering your son or daughter indicates your firm interest in Oakham School. This does not imply any commitment on either side, but it does ensure we keep in touch with you, send you details of any special events, and let you know when you need to take further action. The registration fee is £125 (UK) or £150 (all other countries).
We offer a range of scholarships to recognise academic, all-round, creative, or sporting potential and excellence.
Deposit
Please contact our Admissions team for further information.
There are two types of scholarship available: those that come with a small fee remission and honorary awards. Additional financial support is available through means-tested bursaries and candidates can apply for both a scholarship and a bursary.
A deposit (£1,000 for UK applicants and one term’s fees in advance for all other countries) confirms that Oakham is your first choice of school. At this time you can also indicate your choice of House. Whilst your child will usually join his or her chosen House, we cannot absolutely guarantee this. The deposit is refunded either at the end of the pupil’s final term, or if we are unable to offer a place (for example if admission standards are not reached). The deposit is forfeited if a place is offered but not accepted or in the event of non-payment of school fees.
International joiners Oakham has a diverse and exciting student body, welcoming pupils of all ages from nearly 40 different countries. Around 16% of Oakham pupils are international students, and we celebrate the different perspectives they bring to enrich our community. We know it can be a bit daunting arriving at a new school in a different country, so we will do all we can to help you settle in, make friends and feel at home. You’ll join a boarding house
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Exam dates for entry in September 2021 Ages are calculated on 1 September of the intended year of entry. We advise early application for subjects marked * as candidates will need time to prepare.
The Lower School Closing date for entries
The Upper School for 16+ entry Monday 23 November 2020
10+ and 11+ Assessment Days 18, 19 or 20 January 2021
Academic Scholarships
11+ Music Scholarship Auditions
Academic Scholarship interviews
21 and 22 January 2021
interviews for shortlisted candidates only 28 January 2021
The Middle School for 13+ entry Closing date for entries
Monday 23 November 2020
Entry exams for
Oakham Scholarship Week
4 November 2020
Design and Technology Scholarships*
4 November 2020
Drama Scholarships*
5 November 2020
Music Scholarship Auditions
5 November 2020 November 2020
25 and 26 January 2021 Monday 1 February to Friday 5 February 2021 1 February 2021
All-rounder Scholarships
2 February 2021
Art Scholarships*
3 February 2021
Design and Technology Scholarships*
4 February 2021
Drama Scholarships
12 November 2020
18 January 2021
Sport Scholarships
Music Scholarship Auditions
2 and 3 November 2020
Art Scholarships*
Sport Scholarships
non Common Entrance candidates Academic Scholarships
Friday 2 October 2020
for shortlisted candidates
11+ Academic Scholarship Exams /
3 and 4 February 2021 5 February 2021
14+ Entry Examinations Monday 18 January 2021
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Closing date for entries
At the time of going to print these dates are correct, however, ongoing Covid-19 visitor protocols may require us to make changes. Our Admissions team will keep you updated.
Fees
Paying the Fees
Fees include such items as boarding and laundry charges, tuition, breakfast, lunch, and supper for all students, textbooks and the majority of options in the activities programme. A few variable expenses are charged as ‘extras’ on the School Account as necessary, such as trips and expeditions, clothing, external examination fees, individual Learning Support and additional books, together with certain optional extras such as individual music lessons.
Fees may be paid by bank transfer, cheque, or direct debit (four monthly payments per term).
School Fees for Academic Year 2020 – 21 Middle/Upper School
Winter Term
Spring and Summer Term
Boarding
£11,905
£12,145
Flexi-Boarding (up to 5 nights)
£11,305
£11,530
Day
£7,225
£7,335
We charge tuition and boarding fees termly in advance. Accounts are payable either on or before the first day of term, or by means of our direct debit scheme which splits the core fees for each term into four monthly instalments.
Fees in Advance The School operates a scheme whereby a lump sum payment may be made to cover future day or boarding fees. The scheme is particularly attractive to higher rate taxpayers as, provided the proceeds are used to pay school fees, the discount gained on the capital sum is completely free of tax. You can download full information and an application form, or email the Finance Bursar at financebursar@oakham.rutland.sch.uk for a personalised quotation. In all cases extras are charged termly.
Lower School Lower One
Discounts
Boarding
£8,880
£9,060
Transitional Boarding (5 nights)
£8,435
£8,605
Transitional Boarding (4 nights)
£8,090
£8,250
Transitional Boarding (3 nights)
£7,510
£7,660
Transitional Boarding (2 nights)
£6,990
£7,130
Day
£5,835
£5,925
Boarding
£9,705
£9,900
Transitional Boarding (5 nights)
£9,220
£9,405
Transitional Boarding (4 nights)
£8,845
£9,020
Transitional Boarding (3 nights)
£8,215
£8,380
Transitional Boarding (2 nights)
£7,640
£7,795
Day
£6,405
£6,500
Forms 1 & 2
For siblings: We offer a 10% discount against the day fee for the third and subsequent siblings to attend the School. For children of HM Armed Forces and Government Service personnel: We offer a discount (currently 10% per full boarder excluding extras) to children of HM Armed Forces personnel in receipt of the Continuity of Education Allowance. Bursary assistance may additionally be available, dependent upon individual circumstances. We may also offer this discount to those in Government Service who are in receipt of an allowance to provide continuity of education. Details of all the above schemes are available from our Bursary by contacting financebursar@oakham.rutland.sch.uk Parent contract The Parent Contract, which we send to new parents before the first term, contains Oakham School’s full Terms and Conditions.
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Bus Routes We operate five bus routes to Oakham School; from Stamford, Foxton, Leicester, Gaddesby and Balderton.
BALDERTON
For further information, please contact our Transport Manager on (07977) 435552.
GADDESBY GRANTHAM (A1 SERVICES)
ASHBY FOLVILLE TWYFORD
SOMERBY
LANGHAM COLSTERWORTH
BARSBY
BURROUGH ON THE HILL
COLD OVERTON
TILTON-ON-THE-HILL EMPINGHAM
LEICESTER
GREAT CASTERTON
BILLESDON OADBY ROUTE 1
UPPINGHAM KIBWORTH
ROUTE 2
TUR LANGTON COTTINGHAM
FOXTON
NEW
ROUTE 3 ROUTE 4
EAST CARLTON GREAT BOWDEN
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DINGLEY
ROUTE 5
STAMFORD
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How to find us SatNav Postcodes
From the South and South-East heading North on the A1 or M11
Main School Reception (Chapel Close)
LE15 6DT
Lower School Reception (Jerwoods)
LE15 6DJ
Schanschieffs Car Park (Ashwell Road)
LE15 6QG
Farside Car Park (Kilburn Road)
LE15 6QL
Wilson Playing Fields and Pavilion
LE15 7QH
All the routes below lead you into Oakham to Market Street. From Market Street, bear left onto the cobblestones with the Buttercross on your right. The Oakham School gates leading to the Main School Reception in Chapel Close are straight ahead. Please note there is limited parking at Chapel Close. Unless you have arranged to park there, we recommend that you park in the Schanschieffs Car Park on Ashwell Road.
From the North heading South on the A1 Leave the A1 at the B668 exit, signposted to Oakham: follow the signs for Oakham. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Burley Road/B668. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto High Street/B640. Turn right onto Market Street.
From the North heading South on the M1 Leave the M1 at Junction 24. Keep left to continue on the Derby Road/A6. Turn left onto Side Ley. Take Melton Lane and the A6006 to Kirby Lane to Melton Mowbray. Follow signs to Oakham/A606 and continue on the A606 to Oakham. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Main Road/B640. Turn left onto Market Street.
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Leave the A1 at the A606 exit towards Oakham/Melton Mowbray. Turn left onto Empingham Road/A606. On reaching Oakham, at the roundabout continue straight onto Stamford Road/B640. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Catmos Street/B641. At the roundabout, continue straight onto High Street/B640. Turn right onto Market Street.
From the West Midlands, Birmingham and the South West via the A14 Take the Kettering exit from the A14, and then follow signs for Stamford and Corby, until you turn left at the roundabout (at which the A43 for Oakham goes straight ahead) onto the A6003 to Corby, Uppingham and Oakham. On reaching Oakham, at the roundabout, take the first exit onto Catmos Street/B641. At the roundabout, continue straight onto High Street/B640. Turn right onto Market Street.
Contact details and School Shop Main School Reception t: +44 (0)1572 758500 e: enquiries@oakham.rutland.sch.uk Chapel Close, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DT
Lower School Reception t: +44 (0)1572 758700 e: lowerschool@oakham.rutland.sch.uk
Uniform fittings New pupil uniform fittings are available during the second half of the Summer Term and for three weeks in August. Uniform appointments are available for overseas pupils in the days leading up to the start of the academic year. Parents of new pupils will be contacted by email inviting them to make an appointment for a uniform fitting during the above times. If you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will be happy to offer guidance and advice.
Term dates Winter Term 2020
The School Shop 28 Station Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6QU t: +44 (0)1572 758567 e: scsh@oakham.rutland.sch.uk Located on Station Road, the School Shop supplies uniform, regulation sports kit, stationery – including greetings cards and toiletries for the School community. Second hand uniform is also available from the School Shop.
For the most up-to-date information on opening hours, please visit the School Shop on our website or contact the shop directly by phone or email.
Term begins
Monday 7 September
Half-term Exeat
Saturday 17 October – Sunday 1 November
Term ends
Wednesday 16 December
Spring Term 2021 Term Begins
Monday 11 January
Half-term Exeat
Friday 12 February – Sunday 21 February
Term ends
Friday 26 March
Summer Term 2021 Term Begins
Monday 19 April
Half Term Exeat
Friday 28 May (Lower School) Saturday 29 May (Middle and Upper School) – Sunday 6 June
Term Ends
Friday 2 July
Winter Term 2021 (Provisional) Oakham School Registered Office Chapel Close Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT Registered Charity No: 1131425 Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England and Wales No: 06924216
Term begins
Monday 6 September
Half-term Exeat
Saturday 16 October – Sunday 31 October
Term ends
Wednesday 15 December
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