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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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