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Oakham School
Independent school · Rutland
| Address | Chapel Close, Oakham, LE15 6DT |
|---|---|
| Ages | 9–18 |
| Pupils | 813 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Anglican |
| Phone | 01572758500 |
| Website | https://www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Sat 17 Oct 2026 |
| Winter 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 3 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Sat 13 Mar 2027 to Sun 14 Mar 2027, Sat 8 May 2027 to Sun 9 May 2027
Dates marked as revised. Boarders return Sun 6 Sep 8pm; pre-term induction afternoon Sun 6 Sep. Half terms listed without times for this year (Winter: Sat 17 Oct - Sun 1 Nov; Spring: Fri 12 - Sun 21 Feb); on the same page Saturday half-term starts are at 12.30pm and Friday starts at 4.30pm, so Sat 17 Oct and Fri 12 Feb are treated as the last school days. Summer half term Fri 28 May 4.30pm - Sun 6 Jun 10pm. Exeats = leave-out weekends (long and short). Service weekend Fri 9 - Sun 11 Oct. Spring term ends 1.30pm.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Sat 16 Oct 2027 |
| Winter 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Sat 27 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Sat 1 Jul 2028 |
Exeats: Fri 24 Sep 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027, Fri 19 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027, Fri 21 Jan 2028 to Sun 23 Jan 2028, Sat 11 Mar 2028 to Sun 12 Mar 2028, Sat 6 May 2028 to Sun 7 May 2028
Boarders return Sun 5 Sep 8pm; pre-term induction afternoon Sun 5 Sep. Half terms start Sat 12.30pm (Winter, Summer) or Fri 4.30pm (Spring) and end Sunday 8pm. Exeats = leave-out weekends. Service weekend Fri 8 - Sun 10 Oct. Winter and Spring terms end 1.20pm; Summer ends Sat 1 Jul 2pm. Spring start listed as 'Wednesday 5 January 8:20pm' (likely 8.20am).
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Middle & Upper School (Years 9 - 13) Boarding (inc. VAT) | £19,482.00 |
| Middle & Upper School (Years 9 - 13) Weekly Boarding (inc. VAT) | £16,992.00 |
| Middle & Upper School (Years 9 - 13) Day (inc. VAT) | £11,508.00 |
| Middle School (Year 9) Flexible Boarding - 2 nights (inc. VAT) | £12,468.00 |
| Middle School (Year 9) Flexible Boarding - 3 nights (inc. VAT) | £12,768.00 |
| Middle School (Year 9) Flexible Boarding - 4 nights (inc. VAT) | £13,524.00 |
| Lower School (Years 7 & 8) Boarding (inc. VAT) | £14,796.00 |
| Lower School (Years 7 & 8) Weekly Boarding - 6 nights (inc. VAT) | £13,830.00 |
| Lower School (Years 7 & 8) Flexible Boarding - 5 nights (inc. VAT) | £13,656.00 |
| Lower School (Years 7 & 8) Flexible Boarding - 4 nights (inc. VAT) | £13,092.00 |
| Lower School (Years 7 & 8) Flexible Boarding - 3 nights (inc. VAT) | £12,162.00 |
| Lower School (Years 7 & 8) Flexible Boarding - 2 nights (inc. VAT) | £11,316.00 |
| Lower School (Years 7 & 8) Day (inc. VAT) | £9,438.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Termly totals payable including 20% VAT; pre-VAT figures also given (e.g. Middle & Upper Boarding £16,235). Day fees include breakfast, lunch, supper and wraparound care. Registration fee from the how-to-apply page. Acceptance deposit amount not stated. 10% sibling discount on day fee for third and subsequent child.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7, Year 9, Year 10, Sixth Form, 11+, 13+, 14+, 16+
Register online with a £180 fee, then sit entrance assessments (age-appropriate academic exams and an interview) with a confidential reference from the current school. Scholarship candidates attend separate assessments. Offers usually follow within two weeks; 16+ offers are conditional on GCSE grades (three Grade 6s and four Grade 5s).
- Age-appropriate academic exams
- Interview
- Confidential reference from current school
Registration deadline: 11+, 13+, 14+: end of November in the academic year prior to joining; 16+: mid-October in the calendar year prior to joining
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 Leicester to Oakham | Leicester, Oadby, Houghton on the Hill, Billesdon, Tilton-on-the-Hill | 07:15 |
| Route 2 Great Bowden to Oakham | Great Bowden, Medbourne | 07:20 |
| Route 3 Mountsorrel to Oakham | Mountsorrel, Rothley, Cossington, Melton Mowbray | 07:10 |
| Route 4 Stamford to Oakham | Stamford, Empingham | 07:30 |
| Route 5 Long Bennington to Oakham | Long Bennington, Grantham, Colsterworth | 07:15 |
| Route 6 Hallaton to Oakham | Hallaton | 07:35 |
| Route 7 Oundle to Oakham | Oundle, Nassington, Wansford, Easton on the Hill, Tinwell | 07:00 |
| Route 8 Foxton to Oakham | Foxton, Brampton Ash, Cottingham, Uppingham | 07:15 |
| Route 9 Rearsby to Oakham | Rearsby, Gaddesby, Barsby, Twyford | 07:20 |
Cost: 2026-27 termly fares: £795 or £650 (day pupils), £680 or £555 (weekly boarders) depending on route
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.