Oundle School
URN: 122129 • Northamptonshire PE8 4GH
Overview
- Name
- Oundle School
- URN
- 122129
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 50.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Kerr-Dineen (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01832277122
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Great Hall, Northamptonshire PE8 4GH
Summary
Oundle School is a prominent co-educational independent school located in Oundle, Northamptonshire, catering to both boarding and day pupils. With a current enrolment of 1,134 students, the school has a capacity of 1,160 and maintains a balanced gender ratio of approximately 60% boys to 40% girls. Oundle is known for its strong academic reputation, offering a rich curriculum that emphasizes not only intellectual achievement but also the development of essential life skills and character.
The school promotes a supportive community environment, with around 840 boarders and 320 day pupils, fostering a sense of belonging through its House system. Oundle School provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including over 270 sports teams and 40 academic societies, ensuring that pupils have ample opportunities to explore their interests and talents. The school also offers various scholarships and bursaries, making education accessible to a diverse student body.
Oundle's ethos is centred on nurturing well-rounded individuals who are ambitious yet grounded. The school aims to prepare pupils for life beyond education, encouraging them to become confident, decent, and open-minded adults. With a commitment to both academic excellence and personal development, Oundle School strives to create a holistic educational experience for all its students.
The school promotes a supportive community environment, with around 840 boarders and 320 day pupils, fostering a sense of belonging through its House system. Oundle School provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including over 270 sports teams and 40 academic societies, ensuring that pupils have ample opportunities to explore their interests and talents. The school also offers various scholarships and bursaries, making education accessible to a diverse student body.
Oundle's ethos is centred on nurturing well-rounded individuals who are ambitious yet grounded. The school aims to prepare pupils for life beyond education, encouraging them to become confident, decent, and open-minded adults. With a commitment to both academic excellence and personal development, Oundle School strives to create a holistic educational experience for all its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Youth Works Community College (53.7)
- On Track Education Silverstone (42.8)
- Akeley Wood Junior School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 10 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1160
- Pupils
- 1134
- Boys
- 659
- Girls
- 475
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1937-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1134 | 659 | 475 | 1160 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 1121 | 645 | 476 | 1160 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1109 | 651 | 458 | 1160 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1109 | 651 | 458 | 1160 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1099 | 642 | 457 | 1110 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1104 | 655 | 449 | 1110 | 0.00 |
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