Academic ambition matters deeply at Oundle, but education here reaches far beyond the classroom. he rhythm of full boarding shapes School life, with day and boarding pupils part of the same busy, close-knit community. Pupils are encouraged to think seriously and make the most of the opportunities around them, growing in confidence and independence without feeling they need to fit a particular mould.
There is plenty of room at Oundle to discover something new and to take an existing interest further. Pupils are encouraged to get involved, follow their curiosity and commit to the things that capture them. Along the way, shared interests bring together pupils from different Houses and year groups, often forming friendships that become an important part of School life.
That sense of shared life extends beyond the School buildings themselves. Oundle is woven through the town rather than enclosed within a single campus. Pupils move between Houses, classrooms, Chapel, activities and local shops as part of everyday life, developing a strong sense of connection to the wider community.
There is no single type of Oundelian. What pupils share is curiosity, kindness and a willingness to contribute.
of A level grades awarded A* to A
of GCSE grades awarded 9 to 7
of pupils are full boarders
countries represented across the School community
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