Oakham School is a IB school in Oakham, United Kingdom. Founded in 1902. It serves 908 students for students aged 9–18. Annual tuition ranges from $35,433 to $70,752 USD.
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Location & getting here
Small market town in Rutland, England's smallest county, with traditional character and countryside surroundings—quieter setting appeal for boarding families seeking less built-up environment with good motorway access.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 73 km | ~105 min | BHX — Midlands gateway |
| Luton | 92 km | ~130 min | LTN — European and budget carriers |
| Stansted | 110 km | ~153 min | STN — European and budget carriers |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
Oakham School meets all statutory Independent School Standards. The school demonstrates effective leadership and governance, with pupils achieving well across all stages of education and teachers providing generally effective instruction. Boarding provision is strong, contributing to pupils' sense of belonging, and safeguarding arrangements are robust and effectively implemented.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Forms 1 & 2 (Years 7-8) - Full Boarding | £14,796 | £44,388 |
| Forms 1 & 2 (Years 7-8) - Weekly Boarding (5 nights) | £13,656 | £40,968 |
| Forms 1 & 2 (Years 7-8) - Flexible Boarding (4 nights) | £13,092 | £39,276 |
| Forms 1 & 2 (Years 7-8) - Flexible Boarding (3 nights) | £12,162 | £36,486 |
| Forms 1 & 2 (Years 7-8) - Flexible Boarding (2 nights) | £11,316 | £33,948 |
| Forms 1 & 2 (Years 7-8) - Day | £9,438 | £28,314 |
| Middle & Upper School (Years 9-13) - Full Boarding | £19,482 | £58,446 |
| Middle & Upper School (Years 9-13) - Weekly Boarding | £16,992 | £50,976 |
| Middle & Upper School (Years 9-13) - Day | £11,508 | £34,524 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | One-time | £180 |
| Acceptance Deposit | Per term | — |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (6 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Oakham School is a private, coeducational international school in Rutland, United Kingdom, authorized by the International Baccalaureate since 2000. The school offers mixed boarding and day facilities with instruction in English. Students pursue a range of IB Diploma Programme subjects across the sciences, humanities, languages, mathematics, and arts.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ (Year 7) | Entrance assessments (Maths, English, Reasoning) + interview | January | End of January in academic year prior to entry |
| 13+ (Year 9) | Either own entrance assessments + interview at Oakham, OR pre-test assessments + online interview at prep school + Common Entrance exam | January | End of November in academic year prior to entry |
| 14+ (Year 10) | Online CAT4 reasoning test + Maths and English papers (or EAL paper) + interview | January | End of November in academic year prior to entry |
| 16+ (Year 12 / Sixth Form) | Online CAT4 reasoning test + interview (+ EAL paper if applicable); conditional on minimum GCSE grades: 4 subjects at Grade 6, 3 subjects at Grade 5 | November–December | Early November (early October if applying for scholarship) |
How to apply
- Register online with £180 fee and submit supporting documents
- Sit entrance assessments (reasoning test, written papers, interview)
- Shortlisted candidates invited to separate scholarship assessment day (if applying)
- Receive offer within 2 weeks of completing assessments
- Accept place with Acceptance Deposit (returned at end of schooling)
- Attend Familiarisation Day (June) and Induction Day (September) before joining
What you'll need to submit
- Online Registration Form
- Registration fee of £180
- Colour copy of birth certificate (version naming parents)
- Colour copy of passport photo page
- Educational psychologist or specialist report (if applicable)
- Latest school report (if not already provided)
Open events
- Summer Open Morning — Saturday 9 May 2026
- Winter Open Morning — Saturday 3 October 2026
- Taster Days (Academic and Co-Curricular)
- Personal Visits (available at mutually convenient times by appointment)
- Virtual Tours (by video call)
Scholarships: Scholarships available at 11+, 13+, 14+, 16+ for Academic, Art (13+–16+), Design & Technology (13+–16+), Drama (13+–16+), Music, and Sport; typically 10% discount on day fee. Means-tested bursaries available. Oakham Foundation Award: full boarding fees for up to 2 exceptional pupils at 11+ or 13+ entry.
Admissions contact: [email protected] | +44 (0)1572 758758
Comprehensive admissions information found across multiple pages. School welcomes pupils at other stages if spaces available. International pupils can take assessments remotely or through educational agents.
Why Families Choose
- Award-winning Futures Pathway Programme (Independent School of the Year for Careers 2025)
- Diverse international community (35+ nationalities)
- Broad curriculum flexibility (GCSEs/IGCSEs, A-levels, IB, BTECs)
- Modern 40-acre campus in one of the UK's best places to live
Fees & Financials
Original currency: £27,900 – £55,710.
Boarding Life
Safe, walkable 40-acre campus with sports pitches, six art and DT studios, university-quality library, and 200-seat theatre. 24/7 medical and wellbeing centre. Barraclough Dining Hall open daily for meals.
Day Boarding, Flexi Boarding (2-6 nights), Weekly Boarding (6 nights), and Full Boarding. Pupils are part of age-specific Houses, each led by a Housemaster or Housemistress and supported by Resident Tutors and Matrons, creating a close-knit, caring environment that fosters mentoring, leadership, and enduring friendships.
Student Life
Age-specific Houses, each led by a Housemaster or Housemistress and supported by Resident Tutors and Matrons, fostering mentoring, leadership, and enduring friendships.
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
private
Anglican
Independent School of the Year for Careers 2025