Welcome to
Oundle

If you’re looking for a school where ambition sits alongside kindness, where pupils enjoy working hard and doing things well and where real life builds independence, Oundle may be exactly what you’re looking for.

Oundle has long stood for the very best of modern independent education. At its heart is a boarding culture that gives young people, day pupils and boarders alike, the time and space to grow, supported by adults who know them well and encourage them to think boldly and act with integrity.

Our pupils leave as grounded, open-minded young adults who are ambitious in what they can achieve and contribute but never arrogant.

Who we are
Steeped in tradition, yet never standing still, Oundle is a place where young people learn to think deeply, live alongside others and take responsibility for what they bring to the world. They grow into quietly assured individuals, shaped by a grounded community that values substance over show.

Oundle at a glance

840

boarding pupils

Our Houses
320

day pupils

Oundle in figures
~10

pupils in a Tutor group

Care and wellbeing
6

scholarship disciplines offered

Scholarships
100+

bursaries funded annually

Bursaries
~10%

of pupils gain Oxbridge offers

Life after Oundle
40+

academic societies

Our academic ethos
400+

cadets, the largest School CCF

Service and Activities
270+

sports teams

Sport
~20

theatre productions each year

Stahl Theatre
38

visiting music teachers

Music
Oundle’s combination of intellectual energy, warmth and genuine community is rare. There is a sparkiness in the air here and that is to be deeply relished.
Dominic Oliver

Headmaster

Meet the Head

Upcoming Open Days

Find out more about our next Open Days.

The Review

We are delighted to share The Review, our annual reflection on life at Oundle.

The Good Schools Guide

Read our latest review from the Good Schools Guide here.

News and views

It's not about where you're from, it's about what you bring to the table.

Oundle Pupil

January 2025

Explore Oundle

The School’s buildings, dating from the 17th to the 21st centuries, are dispersed throughout the town. This gives the School a unique and distinctive character. Pupils pass through the streets throughout their day, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence.

Our Interactive Map