
Oundle School
Oundle School
Oundle, Peterborough, England
Oundle School is one of the leading boarding schools, set picturesquely in the heart of England. The campus is spread generously across the historic town, giving the school a distinctive, almost university-like atmosphere. The school is selective and demanding but consistently delivers strong results. Particularly impressive is the phenomenal SciTec Centre, where STEM subjects and engineering are taught under one roof. Additionally, the school boasts a strong sports programme. It’s perfect for ambitious all-rounders – pupils who excel academically but also want to engage and develop beyond the classroom.

The Details
The Academics
At Oundle School, pupils can take both GCSEs and A Levels – traditionally British but at a high standard.
The school is academically demanding and selects its pupils carefully. The current results speak for themselves: in 2024, Oundle achieved 67% A\*/A grades at A Level and 74% of GCSEs were in the 9–7 range. Rather good, as they say here.
The academic offering is strong across all areas – from languages and humanities to sciences and the arts. Particularly noteworthy are mathematics, the sciences and Design and Technology – where Oundle sets the standard.
Languages Taught
English as a Foreign Language, Arabic, French, Latin, Ancient Greek, Chinese, German, Latin, Russian and Spanish.
The Boarding
With around 80% boarding pupils, Oundle is almost a true full boarding school. Most young people share a room with one or two others – a good balance between community and privacy.
The boarding houses – eight for boys, five for girls – are spread across the charming small town of Oundle. They are homely, welcoming and have a special advantage: meals are eaten in the houses themselves – creating atmosphere and strengthening community spirit.

Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
Oundle School has many strengths – but the absolute highlight is undoubtedly the impressive Patrick Engineering SciTec Centre. Here, mathematics, sciences and design & technology are brought together under one roof – and the result looks more like a US university than a traditional school building. 3D printers, laser cutters, circular saws and a multitude of other high-tech tools are available to pupils to bring creative projects to life. What comes out of it? Everything – from sophisticated furniture to self-built electric cars.
Oundle offers everything the sports enthusiast could wish for – all at a top level. In addition to spacious playing fields, there are two excellently equipped sports centres, including a brand-new fitness suite with 70 stations, a performance gym, a rehab studio and a climbing wall.
There are also five squash courts, four rugby fives courts, several floodlit astroturf pitches, a tartan athletics stadium and an impressive 50-metre swimming pool with a movable floor and adjustable dividing wall. For rowing, two boathouses are available, and sailing takes place on Rutland Water – one of the best spots for dinghy sailing in England. There is even an indoor and outdoor shooting range.
What really sets Oundle apart is its contagious, dynamic atmosphere. The “can-do” mentality is palpable everywhere.
Weaknesses
Apart from the obligatory exeat weekends, we see no weaknesses from our perspective.
Location
Oundle School is located in the charming market town of Oundle in Northamptonshire – about an hour and a half northwest of London.
Peterborough - 20 mins by car
Anyone interested in developing new, innovative things should definitely consider visiting Oundle School!
When you visit, be sure to also explore the Yarrow Gallery, a contemporary art gallery located within the school grounds. The gallery offers access to changing exhibitions not only for pupils but also for the public.
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