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A school with a distinctive identity and tremendous energy, for over 400 years Oakham has been well established as a centre of learning with a long tradition of academic excellence. The spirit of innovation which led Oakham to be the first public school to become fully co-educational some thirty years ago and to be at the forefront of curriculum development has created an environment in which enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity flourish.
All Oakhamians are encouraged to develop the self-esteem and confidence to be independent-minded people who can readily adapt to the many different environments in which they are likely to find themselves in their future lives. We see five key Oakham ways to achieve this goal:
A BALANCED SCHOOL. Oakham has a profound belief in the benefits of genuine co-education (with equal numbers of boys and girls), of a balance between day pupils and boarders which offers benefits to both and of a concept of the balanced 'total' curriculum which gives young people breadth and depth. A balanced environment comprising many different personalities, skills and possibilities enriches understanding and opens up opportunity.
A MODERN SCHOOL. Oakham has a tradition of innovation shown notably in the early move to co-education, the introduction of the International Baccalaureate and curriculum development. The enormous building development programme of the last 20 years has given first-class facilities and modern resources. The focus of the School is on the present and the future. See the latest news on our web page: http://www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk
THE SCHOOL AS A FAMILY. Oakham has a friendly, unstuffy and open environment based on Christian principles. There is a high proportion of siblings amongst pupils and a high level of involvement from all staff, with easy communication between staff, pupils and parents.
A SCHOOL FOR CREATIVITY AND GROWTH. Interest, enthusiasm and excellence are encouraged across the broad range of activity available to pupils in intellectual and academic pursuits, cultural life, sport and service.
A SCHOOL FOR PREPARING PATHWAYS. Through the style of their education and, in particular, through the 7th form ideal, university guidance and careers advice, Oakhamians should leave the school fully capable of dealing with change and aware that the world owes them no favours and that they must shape their own futures.
Age range: 10 - 18
Day pupils: 252 boys and 232 girls
Annual day fees: £13,965 - £15,645
Weekly boarding pupils: 75 boys and 92 girls
Annual weekly boarding fees: £18,165 - £22,905
Full boarding pupils: 228 boys and 200 girls
Annual full boarding fees: £21,360 - £26,190
This school offers flexi-boarding.
TOTAL PUPILS: 555 boys and 524 girls, including 198 boys and 201 girls in the 6th form
Staff numbers: 142 full time and 30 part time
Method of entry: Common Entrance, Entry test or exam, GCSE results, Interview, Report from previous school, Scholarship exam
Accreditations and affiliations: BSA, HMC, ISC, IBO
Religious affiliation: All denominations welcome, Church of England
Teaching languages: English
Please note that as most schools offer the core subjects, such as Maths, Geography, Sciences, History, Art and Religious education, these are not included as searches.
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The school offers: 6th Form, Academic, All-rounder, Art, CDT, Choral, Drama, Financial need, Junior school entry, Means tested assisted places, Means tested scholarships, Music, Organ, Other bursaries, Other scholarships, Science, Senior school entry, Sport
Exam boards: ABRSM, AQA, AS Level, Cambridge Pre-U, Edexcel Foundation, GCSE, IB, IGCSE, OCR
% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 99.2%% pass rate (exams at age 18): 99.8%
This school offers International Baccalaureate courses
27 courses are offered for age 18 exams
99% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year
This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Hearing Impairment (HI)
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
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