From the Headmaster
“Let us think of education as the means of Oakham is a school which thrives on challenge
developing our greatest abilities, because in each and new ideas. Our pupils are encouraged to think
of us there is a private hope and dream which, independently, work alongside others to the benefit
fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for of all and to develop a sense of responsibility that
everyone…” John F. Kennedy will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
At Oakham we believe passionately in a Oakham School is part of a wider town community
genuinely holistic education which provides every and we instil in all Oakhamians a real understanding
opportunity for boys and girls to realise their of what it means to be part of this wider
potential and to have ever greater expectations of community. Ultimately, good citizenship is our
what they can achieve. As one of the country’s fundamental aim for every boy and girl who leaves
leading co-educational boarding and day schools us to take their place and make their mark in an
we are rightly ambitious for each student and the increasingly global community.
community as a whole. Whilst our prospectus
and website offer an insight into Oakham’s
aspirations and ethos, this guide aims to answer
many of the questions you will have about how
we live and work.
The principal aims of the School are:
To build on the primacy of the classroom within the
Total Curriculum. Nigel Lashbrook
Headmaster
To ensure that every pupil’s academic potential is
realised within the compass of a holistic education.
To provide leadership opportunities for all
Oakhamians, in and beyond the classroom.
To work with and benefit the community of which
we are part.
Find out more on www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk 3
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