Headquarters for Oundle's Combined Cadet Force (CCF) programme. The CCF comprises three sections: the Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, and is compulsory for all pupils in the Fourth Form. At the end of their Fourth Form, cadets decide whether to explore other aspects of co-curricular activity or remain with the CCF.
Subjects taught here
Oundle’s Combined Cadet Force is the largest single organisation in the School. Over 400 pupils are actively engaged in CCF on a weekly basis, the largest School CCF in the country. The School is also the largest Duke of Edinburgh centre in Central England.
The Oundle School Corps dates back to 1902, as the Rifle Corps 1st (Volunteer) Battalion the Northamptonshire Regiment. Since 1958, the Cadet Corps at Oundle has continuously maintained all three Service sections. Participating in CCF develops leadership skills, teamwork, self-reliance and a sense of service; for some pupils, it will introduce them to a career in the military.
