Oundle is proud to welcome talented and open-minded pupils from countries all over the world and our community is enhanced greatly by a global outlook at the heart of a very British boarding education.
Oundle is a selective school with a strong academic reputation. Our pupils achieve excellent results at (I)GCSE and A Level, and go on to study at top universities around the world. Oundelians are encouraged to look beyond their current strengths and interests, to harness their natural intellectual curiosity and explore new avenues for learning. From a young age, they are exposed to as many different subjects and ideas as possible, giving them a strong foundation on which to build their knowledge and skills. As pupils move up through the school, they enjoy a greater depth to their learning, allowing them to develop their own passions and interests. Our highly qualified teachers provide support and guidance throughout, helping pupils to achieve their full potential.
We look for pupils who are both academically ambitious and intellectually curious. Places are competitive at all stages of entry and we ask applicants whose native language is not English to provide a UKiset report or equivalent at the earliest stage of application. This enables us to advise on whether Oundle is the right fit academically and holistically, ahead of registering or sitting assessments.
Following a successful UKiset report and wherever possible, we wholeheartedly recommend that families visit us in person to gain a genuine insight into Oundle. In order to sit entry examinations across all entry points, families must register formally through the Admissions department. Specific Scholarships are available at each stage of entry and further details can be found here. Candidates must sit examinations at a British Council Office if travel to the UK is not feasible. We interview all candidates as part of the assessment process, either in person or online.
All applicants from mainland China should contact our official representative. Please see the link below for more information:
| Entry | Assessments and Interviews | Offers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ Entry Entry at 12+ is also available on a limited basis, places permitting. | Entry is by written examination in January before entry in September. | Papers are sat in Mathematics, English, Science as well as a Cognitive Ability Test. We interview all overseas candidates online during the assessments. | Place offers are made in February, before entry in September. |
| 13+ Entry Entry at 14+ is also available on a limited basis, places permitting. | Entry is by written examination in January before entry in September. | Papers are sat in Mathematics, English, Science and normally a Modern Foreign Language. We interview all overseas candidates online during the assessments. | Place offers are made in February, before entry in September. |
| 16+ Entry Sixth Form | Entry is by written examination during an Assessment Weekend in November before entry in September. | To sit the papers, pupils need to be registered by 1 October. Registered pupils are short-listed by mid-October and successful candidates invited to sit the November assessments, which include an online interview. | Place offers are made in December, before entry in September. |
Oundle School is an internationally renowned British boarding school. We are proud of our outward looking community and welcome talented pupils from all corners of the UK and over 30 different countries. We believe that our diverse pupil body enriches the educational experience for all, bringing new perspectives and cultures to the School.
Oundle opens doors to a global network. Every pupil who joins Oundle School becomes part of a lifelong alumni community with social and professional presence in all corners of the globe. Supported by the Oundle Society and OO Club, former pupils can also gain support at various stages of their careers from others experienced in their field.
Around 10% of Oundelians recieve Oxbridge offers.
Over two thirds of leavers take up a place at a Russell Group university.
We have a unique partnership with Imperial College London, one of the UK’s top universities.
Consistently popular courses include Biological Sciences, Economics, Engineering, History, Modern Languages and Politics.
Around 10% of Oundelians choose overseas university destinations, including the United States.
