The Shires at Oakham
URN: 142635 • Should be blank LE15 6JB
Overview
- Name
- The Shires at Oakham
- URN
- 142635
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Jordan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01572720357
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 3 Uppingham Road, Should be blank LE15 6JB
Summary
The Shires at Oakham is an independent special day school located in the heart of Oakham, Rutland, catering to autistic children and young people, as well as those with associated needs. With a capacity of 40 pupils aged 11 to 18, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment that fosters curiosity, courage, communication, and confidence in its students.
The curriculum is designed to meet the unique educational requirements of each pupil, focusing on both academic and personal development. The school encourages collaboration with parents and local authorities, particularly through the referral process, which typically involves an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This ensures that the specific needs of each child are thoroughly assessed and addressed.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Shires' ethos, with positive feedback from parents highlighting significant improvements in their children's confidence and enjoyment of learning. The school's dedicated staff work closely with students to create a supportive atmosphere where they feel safe and valued.
The curriculum is designed to meet the unique educational requirements of each pupil, focusing on both academic and personal development. The school encourages collaboration with parents and local authorities, particularly through the referral process, which typically involves an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This ensures that the specific needs of each child are thoroughly assessed and addressed.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Shires' ethos, with positive feedback from parents highlighting significant improvements in their children's confidence and enjoyment of learning. The school's dedicated staff work closely with students to create a supportive atmosphere where they feel safe and valued.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Referrals and admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Parks School (65.2)
- The Shires (54.0)
- Wilds Lodge School (51.8)
- Uppingham School (49.4)
- Oakham School (48.7)
Key details
- LA
- Rutland
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 40
- Pupils
- 39
- Boys
- 29
- Girls
- 10
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2016-02-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 29 | 21 | 8 | 40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0.00 |
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