The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 85% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 24.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Anglican school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
24.4
19.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 9–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Anglican
Numbers
- Pupils
- 908
- Capacity
- 85%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rutland
- Head
- Mr Henry Price (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Chapel Close, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Shires at Oakham
Independent · 422m away
Brooke Priory School
Independent · 425m away
The Parks School
Special school · 468m away
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 497m away
Oakham CofE Primary School
Primary · 545m away
Catmose College
Secondary · 724m away
Catmose College
Secondary · 867m away
Catmose Primary
Primary · 925m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Oakham School?
Oakham School currently has 908 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakham School take?
Oakham School caters for pupils aged 9 to 18.
Where is Oakham School?
Oakham School is in Oakham, LE15 6DT, in the Rutland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oakham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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