Oundle is often described as highly academic but that has never meant narrow or pressurised. Pupils here are intellectually curious, energetic and resourceful. They enjoy learning for its own sake, work hard and keep perspective when things don’t come easily.
Classrooms are purposeful and thoughtful. Pupils are encouraged to think critically, ask questions and share ideas with confidence. Teachers know their pupils well and instinctively know when to challenge, when to support and when to step back, creating a culture that is ambitious yet collaborative.
Oundle is often described as highly academic but that has never meant narrow or pressurised. Pupils here are intellectually curious, energetic and resourceful. They enjoy learning for its own sake, work hard and keep perspective when things don’t come easily.
Classrooms are purposeful and thoughtful. Pupils are encouraged to think critically, ask questions and share ideas with confidence. Teachers know their pupils well and instinctively know when to challenge, when to support and when to step back, creating a culture that is ambitious yet collaborative.
of A-level grades awarded A*–A (2025)
of GCSE grades awarded 9–7 (2025)
of pupils receive Oxbridge offers
of A-level grades awarded A*–A (2025)
of pupils receive Oxbridge offers
of GCSE grades awarded 9–7 (2025)
The curriculum at Oundle is deliberately broad. Pupils explore widely and think deeply. From the start they are encouraged to link ideas and challenge assumptions, learning how to think for themselves rather than simply absorb information.
That balance of breadth and depth builds both understanding and confidence. By Sixth Form, pupils make informed choices and approach their studies with maturity and self-motivation.
Success in exams follows naturally from that foundation. Pupils achieve fantastic results because they are inspired by outstanding teaching and trusted to think for themselves, not because they are driven by pressure.
A Level
options
(I)GCSE
subjects
modern and classical languages taught
academic societies and enrichment clubs
The curriculum at Oundle is deliberately broad. Pupils explore widely and think deeply. From the start they are encouraged to link ideas and challenge assumptions, learning how to think for themselves rather than simply absorb information.
That balance of breadth and depth builds both understanding and confidence. By Sixth Form, pupils make informed choices and approach their studies with maturity and self-motivation.
Success in exams follows naturally from that foundation. Pupils achieve fantastic results because they are inspired by outstanding teaching and trusted to think for themselves, not because they are driven by pressure.
"Pupils explore ideas fearlessly and care deeply about what they do and how they do it. They are not driven by pressure, but by a motivation that comes from within."
Dominic Oliver, Head of Oundle School
"Pupils explore ideas fearlessly and care deeply about what they do and how they do it. They are not driven by pressure, but by a motivation that comes from within."
Dominic Oliver, Head of Oundle School
A love of scholarship runs through the whole school. Learning extends well beyond the classroom through our Life of Learning programme, which inspires pupils to explore ideas, culture and debate across every discipline. From academic societies and lectures to Oundle’s bespoke Omnia, Trivium and Quadrivium courses, pupils are encouraged to engage critically with the world and to develop the intellectual curiosity and restlessness that will stay with them for life.
They leave with genuine intellectual independence: capable, balanced and ready to make a thoughtful contribution wherever they go next.
A culture
of scholarship.
"Teachers bring real clarity and depth to their subjects. They don’t just teach to the test; they show us why things matter."
Lower Sixth pupil
A Level
options
modern and classical languages taught
(I) GCSE
subjects
academic societies and enrichment clubs
A love of scholarship runs through the whole school. Learning extends well beyond the classroom through our Life of Learning programme, which inspires pupils to explore ideas, culture and debate across every discipline. From academic societies and lectures to Oundle’s bespoke Omnia, Trivium and Quadrivium courses, pupils are encouraged to engage critically with the world and to develop the intellectual curiosity and restlessness that will stay with them for life.
They leave with genuine intellectual independence: capable, balanced and ready to make a thoughtful contribution wherever they go next.
A culture of scholarship.
"Teachers bring real clarity and depth to their subjects. They don’t just teach to the test; they show us why things matter."
Lower Sixth pupil
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