# Oundle School

> Coeducational Boarding and Day School


## Pages

- [Discover Oundle](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/discover-oundle/)
- [Oundle School Choristers Programme](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/choristers/)
- [Life after Oundle](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/learning/life-after-oundle/)
- [While you're visiting us](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/while-you-are-visiting-us/)
- [Discover Sixth Form At Oundle](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/discover-sixth-form/)
- [Experience 13+ (Year 9) at Oundle](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/experience-13-year-9-at-oundle/)
- [13+ (Year 9) Open Day](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/13-year-9-open-day/)
- [Experience 11+ (Year 7) at Oundle](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/experience-11-year-7-at-oundle/)
- [The Oundle Scholarship](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-scholarship/)
- [Academic Scholarships](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/academic-scholarships/)
- [DET Scholarships](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/det-scholarships/)
- [Sport Scholarships](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/sport-scholarships/)
- [Music Scholarships](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/music-scholarships/)
- [Drama Scholarships](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/drama-scholarships/)
- [Art Scholarships](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/art-scholarships/)
- [Sixth Form Open Day](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/sixth-form-open-day/)
- [11+ (Year 7) Open Day](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/11-open-day/)
- [Military and diplomatic families](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/military-and-diplomatic-families/)
- [The Oundelian](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/the-oundelian/)
- [Upcoming Events](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/upcoming-events/)
- [Safeguarding](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/living/safeguarding/)
- [Contact Admissions](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/contact-admissions/): Connect with our Admissions team to register your interest in the School, learn more about us and our entry process, or arrange a visit.
- [International pupils](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/international-admissions/)
- [Sports fixtures and results](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/sports-fixtures-and-results/)
- [Our Houses](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/living/our-houses/)
- [Explore our academic departments](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/explore-our-academic-departments/)
- [Academic enrichment](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/learning/academic-enrichment/)
- [Living](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/living/)
- [How does boarding shape life at Oundle?](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/living/our-modern-boarding-ethos/)
- [Our community](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/living/our-community/)
- [Care and wellbeing](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/living/care-and-wellbeing/)
- [Co-curriculum](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/co-curriculum/)
- [Why is the co-curriculum so important at Oundle?](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/co-curriculum/our-ethos/)
- [Sport](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/co-curriculum/sport/)
- [Service and activities](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/co-curriculum/service-and-activities/)
- [Partnerships](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/partnerships/)
- [How do partnerships shape an Oundle education?](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/partnerships/our-ethos/)
- [Our school partnerships](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/partnerships/school-partnerships/)
- [Our higher education partnerships](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/partnerships/higher-education-partnerships/)
- [Our Stories](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/)
- [Sixth Form](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/learning/sixth-form/)
- [13+ to (I)GCSE](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/learning/13-to-igcse/)
- [11+ curriculum](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/learning/11-curriculum/)
- [What makes learning at Oundle different?](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/learning/our-ethos/)
- [Fees and Bursaries](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/fees-and-bursaries/)
- [Admissions overview](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/admissions-overview/)
- [Our location](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/about-us/our-location/)
- [Our story](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/about-us/our-story/)
- [SCITT Hub](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/partnerships/scitt-hub/)
- [Fixtures and Results](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-fixtures-and-results/)
- [Environmental sustainability](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/living/environmental-sustainability/)
- [Vacancies](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/)
- [16+ entry](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/16-entry/)
- [11+ entry](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/11-entry/)
- [13+ entry](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/13-entry/)
- [Insurance Schemes](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/insurance-schemes/)
- [Home](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/)
- [13+ Feeder Schools](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/prep-heads/)
- [Oundle Map](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-map/)
- [Blogs & Podcasts](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/): A collection of blogs and podcasts by staff and pupils sharing perspectives on a myriad of topics offering an insight into School life
- [Publications](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/publications/)
- [Past examination papers](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/examination-papers/)
- [Term dates](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/term-dates/)
- [Cookie & Privacy Policy](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/cookie-privacy-policy/)
- [Oundle at a glance](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/about-us/oundle-at-a-glance/)
- [Meet the Head](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/about-us/meet-the-head/)
- [Contact](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/contact/)
- [Our philosophy](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/about-us/ourphilosophy/)
- [Leadership and Governance](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/about-us/governance/): The Governing Body can be contacted through the Secretary at: chairman@oundleschool. org. uk
- [Policies & reports](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/inspection-reports-school-policies/): Home
- [The school archive](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/about-us/the-school-archive/)
- [Visiting Oundle](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/visiting-oundle/)
- [Scholarships](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/admissions/scholarships/)
- [Examination results](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/learning/examination-results/)
- [Chaplaincy](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/living/chaplaincy/)
- [Trips and tours](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/co-curriculum/trips/)
- [Drama](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/co-curriculum/drama/)
- [Music](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/co-curriculum/music/)
- [News](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/news-views/): Explore the latest news and stories from Oundle School, showcasing key events, achievements, and highlights from the current academic year.
- [Contact details](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/contact/contact-details/)
- [Location & Directions](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/contact/location-directions/)


## Posts

- [Work underway on McMurray House Development](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/work-underway-on-mcmurray-house/): Following the successful demolition of the existing site, the development of McMurray House has reached an important new milestone with...
- [Oundle Lecture: How to respond in an uncertain world    ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-lecture-how-to-respond-in-an-uncertain-world/): This year’s Oundle Lecture was delivered by Old Oundelian, Alexander Dragonetti (G 03) who spoke to the Lower Sixth about...
- [New Padel courts at the Sports Centre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/new-padel-courts-at-the-sports-centre/): We are delighted to announce that planning permission has been granted for four new covered tournament-standard padel courts, bringing one...
- [Spirit of Oundle: A Year-Long Engineering Challenge](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/spirit-of-oundle-a-year-long-engineering-challenge/): Over the last couple of weeks, pupils at Oundle have begun work on an ambitious engineering project that will see...
- [Exploring Futures: Lower Sixth UCAS Day](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/exploring-futures-lower-sixth-ucas-day/): Lower Sixth pupils spent a dedicated UCAS Day exploring the wide range of opportunities available beyond Oundle, gaining valuable insight...
- [Behind the scenes at Red Bull Racing](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/behind-the-scenes-at-red-bull-racing/): Last week, the Design, Engineering & Technology Department was delighted to take a select group of Fourth Form pupils on...
- [Oundelians reach National Public Speaking Final](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundelians-reach-national-public-speaking-final/): Congratulations to Hamish, Ansel and Amelia, who represented Oundle at the Grand Final of the English-Speaking Union’s National Public Speaking...
- [Success for Oundelians in National German Competitions](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/success-for-oundelians-in-national-german-competitions/): We are delighted to celebrate the recent success of Oundelians studying German, whose achievements in prestigious national competitions have earned...
- [Strong Performances for Oundle at National Schools’ Regatta](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/strong-performances-for-oundle-at-national-schools-regatta/): Oundle rowers produced an impressive set of performances at this year’s National Schools’ Regatta, held from 22 to 24 May,...
- [Overseas University Offers 2026](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/overseas-university-offers-2026/): While our Upper Sixth pupils remain focused on their A Level examinations, exciting news continues to arrive regarding their university...
- [U16 Hockey Squad England National Plate Final](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/u16-hockey-squad-success/): It was a memorable afternoon at the Lee Valley Hockey Centre on Thursday 23 April as the U16 boys’ hockey...
- [Nobel Prize Winner Professor Kostya Novoselov Visits Oundle](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/nobel-prize-winner-professor-kostya-novoselov-visits-oundle/): Last Friday, We were honoured to host Professor Kostya Novoselov, world‑leading physicist and Nobel Prize winner, for an afternoon of...
- [Isabel Reaches Final of Articulation Prize England](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/isabel-reaches-final-of-articulation-prize-england-2026/): Over the Easter break, Isabel delivered a remarkable presentation at Articulation, a national competition held at the National Gallery. Isabel...
- [Girls Cross Country East Midlands Champions](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/open-girls-cross-country-squad-crowned-champions-of-the-east-midlands-inter-schools-cross-country-league/): A remarkable season of determination and teamwork has seen the Open Girls cross country squad crowned champions of the East...
- [Old Oundelians Selected for 2026 Oxford Varsity Matches](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/old-oundelians-selected-for-2026-oxford-varsity-matches/): We are delighted to share that OOs Dexter Lynch (B 25) and Kate Mitchell (L 24) have both been selected...
- [U16 Netball squad through to National Schools Finals](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/u16-netball-squad-through-to-national-schools-finals/): We’re delighted to share that our U16 netball squad has qualified for the National Schools Finals 2026, placing them among...
- [Oxbridge Offers 2026](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oxbridge-offers-2026/): Oxbridge offers 2026 We are delighted to celebrate the twelve Oundelians who have received offers from Oxbridge. Seven were successful...
- [The Fifth Year of the Liberal Arts Essay Competition](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-fifth-year-of-the-liberal-arts-essay-competition/): This year’s Liberal Arts Essay Competition for Lower Sixth pupils attracted an impressive array of thoughtful and rigorously researched submissions....
- [Schola Cantorum in Barnardo's National Choir Competition Final](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/schola-cantorum-in-barnardos-national-choir-competition-final/): We are delighted that Schola Cantorum, our auditioned Chamber Choir at Oundle have been selected to perform in the Grand...
- [Green Level Achieved](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-achieves-green-level-accreditation-for-commitment-to-sustainability/): We are pleased to have once again been awarded Green Level Accreditation by Investors in the Environment, recognising our continued...
- [From the Archives: WW2 Oundle School At Home & Away](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/ww2-archive-exhibition/): A special exhibition from the Oundle School Archive is currently on display at the Yarrow Gallery from 8–15 November, sharing...
- [Exhibition in Support of the Mintridge Foundation](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/exhibition-in-support-of-the-mintridge-foundation/): The Yarrow Gallery was delighted to host the Mintridge Foundation (registered charity 1177831) in October to celebrate the charity’s 10th...
- [Dominic Oliver Shortlisted for Tatler Award](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/dominic-oliver-shortlisted-for-tatler-award/): We are pleased to share that Dominic Oliver, Head of Oundle School, has been shortlisted for Best Head of a...
- [Tatler Schools Guide 2026](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/tatler-schools-guide-2026/): We are delighted that Oundle School has been included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2026, an impartial guide to the...
- [2025 GCSE Examination Results](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/2025-gcse-examination-results/): We are delighted to recognise the outstanding achievements of this year’s (I)GCSE cohort in public examinations. 31% of all grades...
- [2025 A level Examination Results](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/2025-a-level-examination-results/): Oundle School is delighted to recognise the achievements of this year’s A level cohort in public examinations. Having made significant...
- [2024-25 Sports Report](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/2024-25-sports-report/): It has been an excellent year of School sport, both in terms of fixtures and results, with a number of...
- [Portrait of a Leader: Sarah Kerr-Dineen](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/portrait-of-a-leader-sarah-kerr-dineen/): To mark Sarah Kerr-Dineen’s retirement as Head of Oundle School, her portrait was unveiled at Speech Day. It will join...
- [Engineering a More Inclusive Future](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/engineering-a-more-inclusive-future/): This year’s Oundle Lecture was delivered by Alice Kan (L 1997), a mechanical engineer. Her career path began after an...
- [CCF Passing Out Parade Honours Dedication and Achievement](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/ccf-passing-out-parade-honours-dedication-and-achievement/): The annual CCF Passing Out Parade, reviewed by Major General Tony Turner (N 1994), celebrated the achievements and dedication of...
- [Oundle Commemorates 80th VE Day with Stirring Community Celebration](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-commemorates-80th-ve-day-with-stirring-community-celebration/): Oundle School joined town residents to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a poignant afternoon of remembrance and...
- [Into the Heart of Innovation in Silicon Valley](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/into-the-heart-of-innovation-in-silicon-valley/): Over the Easter holidays, twelve pupils from the Computing department travelled to Silicon Valley, the global epicentre of technology and...
- [Lent Term Sporting Highlights](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/lent-term-sport/): As the Lent Term concludes, now is an appropriate time to reflect on all that has been achieved, especially in...
- [Musical Mastery at the Hepburn Festival](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/musical-mastery-at-the-hepburn-festival/): Over the past two weeks, the annual Hepburn Music Festival celebrated the School’s musical talent, hosting a staggering 554 separate...
- [The Brian Booth Fund for Biological Research](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-brian-booth-fund-for-biological-research/): The School is proud to announce The Brian Booth Fund, which makes available grants to members of the Oundle School...
- [Shakespeare Day at the Stahl](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/an-afternoon-of-shakespeare-at-the-stahl/): Approaching Shakespeare’s plays through performance has become an established way at Oundle of introducing the dramatic aspects of the texts....
- [Oxbridge Offers 2025](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oxbridge-offers-2025/): In a year with fewer Oundelian applicants to Oxbridge courses than usual, the breadth of courses that pupils received offers...
- [Focus on the Liberal Arts](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/focus-on-the-liberal-arts/): The fourth Liberal Arts Essay Competition for Lower Sixth pupils attracted a strong field of thoughtful and rigorously researched responses....
- [Team V3NTURE complete world's toughest row](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/team-v3nture-complete-worlds-toughest-row/): Team V3nture have successfully completed “the world’s toughest row”: a 3000-mile unsupported race of endurance across the Atlantic, organised by...
- [The Sunday Times: Best Independent Schools](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-sunday-times-best-independent-schools/): Oundle School has been awarded the title of “Independent Secondary School of the Year in the East Midlands 2025” in...
- [Promising Engineers Awarded Prestigious Scholarships](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/promising-engineers-awarded-prestigious-scholarships/): Five Oundle pupils have been awarded Arkwright Engineering Scholarships by the STEM education charity, The Smallpeice Trust. Sean (S), Ryan...
- [School Partnership Alliance Annual Conference](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/school-partnership-alliance-2024-conference/): We were delighted to co-host the School Partnership Alliance Annual Conference, on Thursday 7 November, alongside the Thomas Deacon Academy...
- [A Fearful Tyger Burns Bright in the Great Read](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/a-tyger-burns-bright-in-the-great-read/): This year’s Great Read involved First and Second Form pupils who were given copies of Tyger by SF Said to...
- [Oundle Shines in the Lord Mayor's Parade](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-shines-in-the-lord-mayors-parade/): The Lord Mayor’s Show is the oldest civic procession in the world dating back to the 13th century, celebrating the...
- [Field Investigations Bring Biology to Life](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/field-investigations-bring-biology-to-life/): The Upper Sixth Form residential biology field trip to Preston Montford Field Studies Centre was packed with investigations that allowed...
- [In Memory of Robin Hammond 1958-2024](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/in-memory-of-robin-hammond-1958-2024/): In a ceremony held on the lawn of SciTec this week, staff and family gathered to commemorate the life of...
- [Oundle Awarded iiE Green Accreditation for Sustainability](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-awarded-iie-green-accreditation-for-commitment-to-sustainability/): We are pleased to announce that Oundle has achieved Green Accreditation with the national environmental accreditation scheme, iiE (Investors in...
- [Weaving Threads in a New Exhibit at the Yarrow Gallery](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/weaving-threads-in-a-new-exhibit-at-the-yarrow-gallery/): The Yarrow Gallery is staging a new exhibition of GCSE and A level work exploring textiles as a media for...
- [24 Hour Swim for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/24-hour-swim-for-the-royal-marsden/): Although it was not a competitive match, the 24hr Swim for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity certainly had a winning...
- [School Begins Final design Phase for McMurray House](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/school-begins-final-design-phase-for-mcmurray-house/): Oundle School is delighted to announce that planning permission for McMurray House, a cornerstone of Project 24, has been approved....
- [Cadets Hit Target Success at Bisley Competitions](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/pupils-hit-the-targets-at-bisley-competitions/): Over two weeks in the summer, the Oundle Shooting Club had outstanding success in two national competitions at the National...
- [Three Pupils recognised by Orwell Writing Competition Judges](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/three-pupils-recognised-by-orwell-competition-judges/): In early July, three Oundle pupils were honoured for their outstanding joint success in the annual Orwell youth writing competition....
- [OSJO Tour in the South of France](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/osjo-tour-in-the-south-of-france/): At the start of the summer holiday, 42 OSJO musicians loaded their many instruments into a coach for a three-centre...
- [2024 Examination Results](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/2024-examination-results/): We are delighted to recognise the excellent achievements of both our A level and (I)GCSE pupils, with impressive results across...
- [Making Connections in the Trivium Course](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/making-connections-in-the-trivium-course/): Thirty pupils from the Third Form Trivium course were selected to display their work at a Trivium Connections Project Evening...
- [Oundle Lecture 2024: Patrick Foster (StA 2005)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-lecture-2024-patrick-foster-sta-2005/): At this year’s Oundle Lecture, the Lower Sixth Form met Old Oundelian Patrick Foster (StA 2005) who shared a very...
- [National Awards for Excellence in Science](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/national-awards-for-excellence-in-science/): Throughout the year, Oundle Science departments take advantage of the competitions and Olympiads that challenge and stretch pupils’ skills and...
- [Adventure Awards 2024](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/adventure-awards-2024/): Every year, travel scholarships are awarded to pupils in the Lower Sixth Form to encourage a spirit of adventure, exploration...
- [In Commemoration of the D Day 80th Anniversary](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/in-commemoration-of-d-day-80th-anniversary/): Operation Overlord was launched 80 years ago with the Normandy landings. Forty OOs and two members of Staff landed across...
- [Tes Boarding School of the Year Shortlist](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/tes-boarding-school-of-the-year-shortlist/): We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious Tes Schools Awards in the category of...
- [Creative Collaboration on German Language Teaching](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/creative-collaboration-on-german-language-teaching/): On Wednesday 21st May the German Department hosted a collaborative event with academics from King’s College London’s German department. Dr...
- [Laxton Junior School Celebrates 50 Year Milestone](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/laxton-junior-school-celebrates-50-year-milestone/): Laxton Junior School celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala picnic on the May Bank Holiday. The event gathered past...
- [Misty May Day Madrigals Welcome in the Spring](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/may-day-madrigals-welcome-in-the-spring/): The May Day morning began with a misty start and a promise of blue skies. To celebrate the day, Schola...
- [EPQ Presentation Evening Stimulates Discussion and Debate.](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/epq-presentation-evening-stimulates-discussion-and-debate/): After months of research, reading, writing 5000 words, reflecting and revising – not forgetting the precise formatting of lengthy bibliographies...
- [A journey of culture and language through China](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/an-odyssey-of-culture-and-language-through-china/): Over the Easter holidays, fourteen pupils travelled to China with the Head of Chinese and a history teacher for ten...
- [The Politics and History of America in Washington DC](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-spirit-of-america-in-washington-dc/): Our first day in Washington DC greeted us with near biblical rain, but it was our clothes and not spirits...
- [Appointment of new Head from September 2025](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/appointment-of-new-head-from-september-2025/): We are delighted to announce that Mr Dominic Oliver has been appointed as the Head of Oundle School from September...
- [Sports Round-Up Lent Term 2024](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/sports-round-up-lent-term-2024/): We have reached the end of a very busy Lent Term; at times made miserable by wind and rain, but...
- [The Challenge of Trekking to Extreme Heights](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-challenge-of-trekking-to-extreme-heights/): When Fourth Former Tarannum (Sr) and her family decided to fund raise for Galaxy Gurukul, a new school for underprivileged...
- [Pupil Entrepreneurs Launch Business Venture](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/pupil-entrepreneurs-launch-business-venture/): In a display of business acumen and innovative thinking, a group of six ambitious Fifth Form pupils have embarked on...
- [Science Essay Prize Winners](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/science-essay-prize-winners/): The Science Essay Prize is an opportunity for Oundelians across the School to follow their curiosity within any area of...
- [Swim Club's Winning Streak in Competition](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/swim-clubs-winning-streak-in-competition/): The Oundle Swim Club had a busy and successful week, beginning with the annual Whitgift School Invitation Gala. Following on...
- [Half Term Trips Take in History, Culture and Language Immersion](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/half-term-trips-for-history-culture-and-language-immersion/): Preparation for school trips is meticulous. The depth of the knowledge shared by department staff, the local contacts made, the...
- [Old Oundelians return at the Front of the Class](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/old-oundelians-return-at-the-front-of-the-class/): Two Old Oundelians returned to lecture halls and the classroom this week. Although they work within two different disciplines, their...
- [Cyber Girls Prepare for Careers in the Digital Age](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/cyber-girls-prepare-for-the-digital-age/): Seventy-five girls from four area secondary schools gathered at Oundle to attend a day-long technology initiative organised by Cyber Girls...
- [Oxbridge Success 2024](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oxbridge-success-2024/): Congratulations to eighteen current Oundle pupils who have received offers of places at Oxford and Cambridge in this year’s round...
- [It Is All About History with Dominic Sandbrook](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/it-is-all-about-history-with-dominic-sandbrook/): The Rest is History podcast is downloaded more than six million times a month, and its presenters sell out live...
- [Critical Thinking in the Liberal Arts Tradition](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/critical-thinking-in-the-liberal-arts-tradition/): This year’s Liberal Arts Essay Competition for Lower Sixth pupils attracted a strong field of entries that showcased pupils’ ability...
- [Smashing the 24-hour Indoor Rowing Thames Challenge](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/smashing-the-24-hour-indoor-rowing-thames-challenge/): Lower Sixth Form senior rowers completed an epic charity challenge over the weekend and raised funds for the Down’s Syndrome...
- [Swansea and Oundle Create East Midlands Engineering Hub](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/swansea-and-oundle-create-east-midlands-engineering-hub/): Swansea University and Oundle School have announced a new strand of their long-running partnership: the formation of an Engineering Outreach...
- [Sports Round-up Michaelmas 2023](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/sports-round-up-michaelmas-2023/): It has been wonderfully busy and exhilarating term of Oundle sport. We have witnessed a comprehensive sports programme which has...
- [BioArt: Works by Anna Dumitriu at the Yarrow Gallery](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/bioart-with-anna-dumitriu/): Visitors to the Private View of the Yarrow Gallery’s exhibition, BioArt Knowledge: A Solo Exhibition by Anna Dumitriu, entered the...
- [Celebrating the Chapel's Centenary](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/celebrating-the-chapels-centenary/): The School gathered in November for a sung Eucharist to mark the centenary of the consecration of the Oundle Memorial...
- [Cultural Immersion on Half Term Trips](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/cultural-immersion-on-half-term-trips/): Greece During Half Term, thirty Classics pupils were lucky enough to visit various archaeological sites throughout Greece, accompanied by our...
- [Fashion Show in Support of Rainforest Alliance](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/fashion-show-in-support-of-rainforest-alliance/): This year’s Charity Fashion Show was an organisational and fundraising success in aid of the Rainforest Alliance. It was also...
- [Oundle Family Sponsors Extreme Race Challenge](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-family-sponsors-extreme-race-challenge/): It’s called “the world’s toughest row”: a 3000-mile unsupported race of endurance from the Canary Islands to Antigua and Barbuda,...
- [Malaysia and Thailand Music Tour](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/malaysia-and-thailand-music-tour/): The Malaysia-Thailand Music Tour over Half Term celebrated Oundle’s unique historic ties with schools and Old Oundelians in Southeast Asia...
- [Building for the Future with Engineering](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building-for-the-future-with-engineering/): Following a competitive selection process, two Oundle pupils have been awarded prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarships and will attend presentation ceremonies...
- [Saturday Morning at the Omnia Fair](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/saturday-morning-at-the-omnia-fair/): The Great Hall was a hive of frenetic activity on Saturday morning when First and Second Form pupils hosted the...
- [You, Me, Him, Them and They: a Quest for Identity](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/you-me-him-them-and-they-a-quest-for-identity/): When she was the PPF racial diversity rep last year, Mirabel (N) was asked by a Second Form pupil about...
- [It's Harvest Time at Scott House Garden](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/its-harvest-time-at-scott-house-garden/): The first basket of produce from a garden is thrilling, but the rewards throughout the year are endlessly satisfying. This...
- [A Restoration Spectacular at the Stahl Theatre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/a-restoration-spectacular-at-the-stahl/): The Stahl Theatre opened the new season with a performance of Henry Purcell’s The Fairy Queen. It was also an...
- [Fun at the Charity Fair](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/fun-at-the-charity-fair/): At this year’s Charity Fair, every House organised a stall to raise funds for their chosen charity. Modelled on a...
- [Hockey Tour to South Africa](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/hockey-tour-to-south-africa/): Between mingling with penguins and swimming with sharks, thirty-one Oundle girls played a total of twelve matches over sixteen days...
- [Environmental Conservation in Mexico](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/environmental-conservation-in-mexico/): Twenty Oundle pupils, accompanied by three teachers, travelled to Mexico during the summer holidays on a biology expedition to learn...
- [National Award for Arabic Language Speaking](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/national-award-for-arabic-language-speaking/): This year’s British Council and Qatar Foundation International Arabic Speaking Competition attracted over 500 entries from 60 schools across the...
- [2023 Examination Results](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/2023-examination-results/): We are delighted to recognise the achievements of this year’s (I)GCSE and A level cohorts in public examinations. At (I)GCSE,...
- [Summer Term Review of Sport](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/summer-term-review-of-sport/): Despite the understandable focus on public exams for the Upper Sixth and Fifth Forms, commitment and continued participation in sport...
- [Oundle Lecture: The Second Renaissance](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-lecture-the-second-renaissance/): This year’s Oundle lecture was delivered by Rufus Pollock (LS 98). After Oundle School, Rufus had a stellar academic career...
- [Tributes to the Fallen on the Somme](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/tributes-to-the-fallen-on-the-somme/): For decades, Oundle has taken pupils to visit the battlefields of the Western Front in northern France to pay tribute...
- [Pupil Success with Overseas University Ambitions](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/pupil-success-with-overseas-university-ambitions/): Ten Oundelians received offers from a wide range of overseas universities, including Syracuse, Rochester, Boston, Virginia, Villanova, UCLA, and Pomona...


## Publications

- [The Review](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/publications/the-review-2/)
- [The Good Schools Guide](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/publications/the-good-schools-guide-oundle-review-2024/)
- [Our Philosophy](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/publications/our-philosophy/)
- [Oundle Opportunities](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/publications/oundle-opportunities/)


## Whats On Listings

- [Lunchtime Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians
- [Lunchtime Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-2/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians
- [Lunchtime Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-3/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians
- [Lunchtime Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-4/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians
- [Lunchtime Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-5/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians
- [Lunchtime Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-6/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians
- [Lunchtime Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-8/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians
- [Identity 2026](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/identity-2026/): Curated by the Racial Diversity Ambassadors & the Open Space Team. Performed by Oundle School Pupils Including a guest collaboration...
- [Lunchtime Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-7/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians
- [Lunchtime Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-9/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians
- [It's a Wonderful Life](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/its-a-wonderful-life/): “It’s A Wonderful Life, by Mary Elliott Nelson, performed by Oundle School Pupils. Step into the heartwarming world of It’s...
- [Lord of the Flies](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lord-of-the-flies/): Lord of the Flies by William Golding Directed & Performed by Oundle School Pupils Step into a world where the...
- [A Monster Calls](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/a-monster-calls/): A Monster Calls, Based on the novel by Patrick Ness, devised by The Company, performed by Oundle School Drama Scholars....
- [AI: It Must be More Human](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/ai-it-must-be-more-human/): Do we need to learn to be responsible for the souls we are creating now we are creating artificial intelligence...
- [Lunchtime Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-wednesday-afternooners/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians
- [You Don't Have to be Mad to Work Here](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/you-dont-have-to-be-mad-to-work-here/): Unlocking the doors to the psych ward, NHS psychiatrist Dr Benji Waterhouse provides a fly-on-the-padded-wall account of medicine’s most mysterious...
- [Journalism in Myanmar](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/8-years-of-reporting-on-myanmar/): Katie Arnold's films focus on major human rights issues, from genocide to human trafficking, and her pursuit of these stories...
- [A Reporter's Adventures in Over 100 countries](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/a-reporters-adventures-in-over-100-countries/): Simon Parker has reported from over 100 countries in the past decade on stories as diverse as product shortages in...
- [Professor Lewis Dartnell: Being Human](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/professor-lewis-dartnell-the-knowledge/): Blending science and history, "Origins" reveals the Earth's awesome impact on the shape of human civilisations.
- [Oundle Pianists](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/oundle-pianists-2/): Oundle pianists perform a diverse repertoire showcasing entertainment that you will not want to miss.
- [Charlie Walker Through Sand & Snow](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/on-thin-ice-a-siberian-walk/): Charlie Walker harnesses amusing and exciting stories from a decade of human-powered travel around the world to inspire people to...
- [Musical Theatre Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/music-theatre-concert/): An evening concert featuring the very best of musical theatre repertoire.
- [Ignorance is no defence](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/how-not-to-be-arrested-for-stupid-things/): Russell Robinson addresses some of the common pitfalls that can lead young people into conflict with the law.
- [Coping with Storms](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/coping-with-storms/): Dick Moore has a passionate interest in the emotional well-being of young people.
- [How to be a 21st century explorer](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/ella-al-shanahi/): Ella Al-Shamahi is a paleoanthropologist who uses comedy as both a coping strategy for the darker side of her work...


## Houses

- [Wyatt](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/house/wyatt/)


## Vacancies

- [Sports Centre Receptionist (Part Time)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/sports-centre-receptionist-part-time-2/): We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and customer focused receptionist to join our dedicated team at the Sport...
- [School Cleaners (Domestic Operatives)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/school-cleaners-domestic-operatives-4/): We have a new opportunity for Domestic Operatives (School Cleaners) to join our dedicated and supportive team. The role Domestic...
- [Gardener/Groundstaff](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/gardener-groundstaff-7/): We have an exciting opportunity for a Gardener / Groundsperson to join the dedicated team who are responsible for keeping...
- [Music Technician](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/music-technician/): To start in September 2026, we have an exciting opportunity for a Music Technician to join our exceptional Music Department....
- [Duty Supervisor (Sports Centre)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/duty-supervisor-sports-centre-2/): Oundle School Sports Centre is seeking a Duty Supervisor – an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual looking...
- [Fitness Instructor](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/fitness-instructor-9/): We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Fitness Instructor to join our team at Oundle School’s Sports Centre. This...
- [STEM Horizons Teacher of Computer Science (Part time, Fixed Term)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/part-time-teacher-of-computer-science-partnerships-2/): To start in September 2026, we are seeking an exceptional STEM Horizons Teacher of Computer Science who is able to...
- [Registered Nurse (Maternity Cover)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/registered-nurse-maternity-cover/): Oundle School is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for its Health Centre to provide high quality nursing care to pupils,...
- [Specialist Technical Instructor](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/specialist-technical-instructor-2/): Oundle School is seeking an experienced Specialist Technical Instructor to give advice and instruction on engineering and fabrication to pupils...
- [Leisure Assistant](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/leisure-assistant-5/): Do you want to develop your career in the leisure industry? There is an exciting opportunity for customer focused and...


## Blogs & Podcasts

- [Learning languages in a changing world](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/415280/)
- [125 Miles Later: Reflections on Devizes to Westminster](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/125-miles-later-reflections-on-devizes-to-westminster/)
- [A Guiding Hand: Nurturing passion for academic success](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/a-guiding-hand-nurturing-passion-for-academic-success/)
- [The power of a good book](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/the-power-of-a-good-book/)
- [The joy of reading: A school librarian’s reflection on the National Year of Reading](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/the-joy-of-reading-a-school-librarians-reflection-on-the-national-year-of-reading/)
- [Thinking through making: why hands-on learning matters](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/thinking-through-making-why-hands-on-learning-matters/)
- [From set text to stage: Turning theory into theatre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/from-set-text-to-stage-turning-theory-into-theatre/)
- [Demystifying Early Decision applications to US Universities ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/demystifying-early-decision-applications-to-us-universities/)
- [MedSoc: Preparing for careers in Medicine and Healthcare](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/medsoc-preparing-for-careers-in-medicine-and-healthcare/)
- [Reflections on a First Term at Oundle](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/reflections-on-a-first-term-at-oundle/)
- [Reflecting on the importance of community](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/the-importance-of-community/)
- [Empathy, Agency and the Power to Make a Difference](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/empathy-agency-and-the-power-of-privilege/)
- [Beyond the Classroom: How Co-Curricular Life Shapes Character](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/beyond-the-classroom-how-co-curricular-life-shapes-character/)
- [The Best Foundation: A Tailored Start to 11+ Boarding at Oundle](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/the-best-foundation-a-tailored-start-to-11-boarding-at-oundle/)
- [Championing Biodiversity and Sustainability](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/championing-biodiversity-and-sustainability/)
- [Pupil Perspectives: Felsted MUN 2025](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/pupil-perspectives-felsted-mun-2025/)
- [British Science Week: Oundle School's approach to STEM](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/british-science-week-oundle-schools-approach-to-stem/)
- [A Spotlight On Electives](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/a-spotlight-on-electives/)
- [Music: Performing with the National Youth Orchestra](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/music-performing-with-the-national-youth-orchestra/)
- [An Interview with: Our Emotional Wellbeing Team](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/an-interview-with-our-emotional-wellbeing-team/)
- [Identity: A Celebration of Culture and Heritage](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/identity-a-celebration-of-culture-and-heritage/)
- [The Beatles: Will it all come together?](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/the-beatles-will-it-all-come-together/)
- [From the archives: an interview with Mrs Langsdale](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/from-the-archives-an-interview-with-mrs-langsdale/)
- [Starting the conversation: Talking about Teaching](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/starting-the-conversation-talking-about-teaching/)
- [Boarding: the best of all worlds](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/boarding-the-best-of-all-worlds/)
- [Taking the politics out of school partnerships: collaborations are surely a two-way street?](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/taking-the-politics-out-of-school-partnerships/): ''By working together, we put education not institution at the heart of what we offer to all. ''
- [An interview with Adam Baragwanath](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/an-interview-with-adam-baragwanath/)
- [Cross-Sector Partnership: A Model That Works for All](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/cross-sector-partnership-a-model-that-works-for-all/)
- [VAT on Fees - A Partnerships Perspective](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/vat-on-fees-a-partnerships-perspective/)
- [A focus on conservation](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/our-stories/blogs-podcasts/a-focus-on-conservation/): The School’s approach to conservation is there for its own values and importance and not as a result of policy...


## Past Events

- [Cross Arts Project: Yanomamo](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/cross-arts-project-yanomamo/): Oundle School pupils bring music, art & drama together to create a vibrant performance exploring the rain forest and the...
- [Lunchtime Concert: Brass](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lunchtime-concert-brass-2/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented Brass pupils.
- [Old Oundelians: Continuum](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/old-oundelians-continuum/): Old Oundelians: Continuum is a group exhibition bringing together former pupils working across a broad range of contemporary practices, including...
- [Later Life Letter](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/later-life-letter/): Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might...
- [Treasure Island](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/treasure-island-2/): Bryony Lavery’s electrifying adaptation of Treasure Island brings Robert Louis Stevenson’s legendary tale roaring to life with bold storytelling, thrilling...
- [How to build a winning brand](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/how-to-build-a-winning-brand/): A lecture from Joanna Jensen, the entrepreneur behind Childs Farm on how to build a winning brand.
- [Arctic Insanity](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/arctic-insanity/): OO Jules Mountain travelled 4,300 miles over the polar ice cap by helicopter
- [Eye Witness Ukraine](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/eye-witness-ukraine/): Award-Winning photo-journalist Jeremy Hunter received accreditation to travel to Ukraine in 2022 to witness the beginning of the war there...
- [GCSE & A Level extract performances](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/gcse-a-level-extract-performances/): This is an opportunity for parents, pupils and members of the public to watch the Examined A-Level Devised and Scripted...
- [Money + University](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/money-university/): Jo Baldwin is the Director of Fiscorum Financial Intelligence. Fiscorum runs a series of Money+ presentations for Sixth Form students...
- [Wind Night Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/wind-night-concert/): An informal concert featuring our fabulous Wind Bands - a vibrant evening of music awaits you.
- [Lunchtime Concert: Choral](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lunchtime-concert-choral/): A lunchtime concert featuring choral performances
- [Music Award Holders' Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/music-award-holders-concert/): A concert focusing on our First, Third and Fourth Form pupil musicians to open up the lent term.
- [Baroque Festival Concert with Yibin Li](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/baroque-festival-concert-with-yibin-li/): Join us for a concert of wonderful music from the Baroque period with violinist, Yibin Li, who visits Oundle from...
- [Baroque Masterclass and Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/baroque-masterclass-and-concert/): Violinist Yibin Li will work with Oundle School's Advanced pupils over two days culminating in a concert consisting of Concerto...
- [Calculated Aesthetics](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/calculated-aesthetics/): Exploring the universal of language of maths, geometry and human experience through recurring forms, cognitive interpretation and creative expression, this...
- [The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time/): Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a...
- [The Brothers Grimm](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-brothers-grimm/): The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are completely flipped on their heads in this fast-paced, roller-coaster ride combining all...
- [Little Women](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/little-women/): Oundle School Pupils Present Little Women by Louisa M. Alcott. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the...
- [Our Little Hour](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/our-little-hour/): Following its critically acclaimed, sell out success in 2024 Our Little Hour comes to the Stahl Theatre, Oundle as part...
- [All For Your Delight](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/all-for-your-delight/): Farnham Maltings Presents All For Your Delight A theatre experience celebrating variety and the world of live entertainers
- [The Christmas Symphony Orchestra](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-christmas-symphony-orchestra/): Join the Oundle School Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Orchestras for their end of term concert in the Great...
- [WW2 At Home and Away](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/ww2-at-home-and-away/): Discover wartime stories of the Oundle School Community at home and away. Explore original documents, artefacts, photographs and personal accounts...
- [Jeremy Houghton Artist Talk](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/jeremy-houghton-artist-talk/): Jeremy has been entrusted with keys to palaces, sporting arenas, battle fields and rugged outposts, as an artist in residence...
- [Finding Focus: A filmmaker's quest](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/rachel-tracy-oo/): OO Rachel Tracy (D 00) is a documentary filmmaker and has worked on a wide range of documentaries for major...
- [Piano Masterclass with Rachel Cheung](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/piano-masterclass-with-rachel-cheung/): A Piano masterclass for concerto players and a solo performance from international pianist Rachel Cheung
- [The Yellow Brick Road](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-yellow-brick-road/): Join us for a night celebrating the music of Elton John.
- [Bleak Expectations](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/bleak-expectations/): Charles Dickens plot meets Rowan Atkinsons-humour in this bonkers adaptation of the famous novel Great Expectations.
- [Little Shop of Horrors](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/little-shop-of-horrors/): Meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II", that turns out to...
- [Clowns, Comedy and Shakespeare](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/clowns-comedy-and-shakespeare/): Presented by the Clare Society Please join us for talks by Dr Paul Edmondson (Head of Research at the Shakespeare...
- [Pint Sized Plays](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/pint-sized-plays/): The drama scholars of Oundle School have put together a collection of short 'Pint Size Plays'' that will take part...
- [Identity 2025](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/identity-2025/): Identity returns in celebration of Black History Month. This dynamic showcase weaves together music, dance, spoken word, and theatre to...
- [Wendy and Peter Pan](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/wendy-and-peter-pan/): Winter 1909. Snow is falling across London. The Darling household is cold and quiet, following the loss of Tom, the...
- [Beyond the Gates: Jeremy Houghton](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/beyond-the-gates-jeremy-houghton/): Step into the unseen with "Beyond the Gates", an exclusive exhibition by renowned artist Jeremy Houghton.
- [DNA: Professor Ewan Birney](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/dna-professor-ewan-birney/): A short tour of one of the key molecules of life, the histories of family trees it contains and a...
- [Repeat. Resist. Reveal](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/repeat-resist-reveal/): At the heart of the exhibition is a selection of fine art printmaking from the prestigious Curwen archive, featuring works...
- [A level and GCSE Art Show](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/a-level-show-2/): Our exam year artists will offer a visually engaging, rich array of outcomes exploring different concepts, materials, and processes.
- [Penned Up](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/penned-up/): Welcome to HMP Ditchfield, where prisoners write their own plays. From boxing rings to the Brazilian rainforest, from painful pasts...
- [Journey to the Centre of the Earth](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/journey-to-the-centre-of-the-earth/): This new comedy take on Jules Verne’s classic novel will be one epic night out, full of belly laughs, brand...
- [Parker Solar Probe](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/parker-solar-probe/): Learn about the Parker Space Probe launched in 2018 to make observations of the outer corona of the Sun.
- [Pupil Organ Recital](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/pupil-organ-recital/): An informal recital featuring our talented organ performers.
- [First and Second Form Wind and Brass](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/first-and-second-forms-wind-and-brass/): An informal concert featuring our fabulous Wind and Brass Bands - a toe-tapping phenomenon.
- [Charlie and the Chocolate Factory](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/): Join us for Oundle School's adaptation of the world famous and forever popular Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
- [Musical Theatre Competition 2025](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/musical-theatre-competition-2025/): Join for a musical talent show where you the audience get to watch a variety of performances and then decide...
- [The LHC and the Physics of the Standard Model](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/cern-the-lhc-and-the-physics-of-the-standard-model/): Scott Lecture: The mission of CERN, the workings of the Large Hadron Collider, and its role in testing the Standard...
- [Joy by Luke Wright](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/joy-by-luke-wright/): We might have to go down to come up, but we’ll get there in the end. Come let a little...
- [Old Oundelian Exhibition](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/old-oundelian-exhibition/): For this exhibition, we delve into the creative journeys of OO artists, designers, photographers, architects, ceramicists, and writers.
- [Mix Tape Volume 4](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/409636-2/): Oundle School is excited to present an evening of dance from hip hop, breaking, popping and locking to ballet and...
- [Tim Benson: The Human Face of Portraiture](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/tim-benson-the-human-face-of-portraiture/): Tim Benson's projects engage people with important global challenges and build awareness through painting.
- [Everest - The Death Trap](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/everest-the-death-trap/): The story of the man who survived cancer and then attempted to climb Everest, only to find himself in the...
- [Romeo and Juliet: Unexpected](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/is-sleeping-beauty-a-feminists-worst-nightmare/): This lecture by Dr Diana Hallam considers the timing and position of Romeo and Juliet within Shakespeare’s output and finds...
- [The Happiest Days of Your Life](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-happiest-days-of-your-life/): A delightful farce about what happens when a boys school receives the news that they are to billet another school...
- [Lunchtime Concert GCSE and A level Musicians](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lunchtime-concert-gcse-and-a-level-musicians/): A Lunchtime Concert with performances from our GCSE and A level musicians.
- [Abstraction: A Journey Beyond the Tangible](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/abstraction-a-journey-beyond-the-tangible/): Abstraction showcases a dynamic range of works from ten artists and sculptors.
- [Einstein Revisited: Relativity and Quantum Theory](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/a-journey-through-relativity-spacetime-and-quantum-theory/): Join us for an engaging talk by physicist Steve Adams that delves into the scientific legacy of Albert Einstein.
- [Flood](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/flood/): Oundle School perform this eloquent contemporary verse exploring the consequences of global warming.
- [Sealskin](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/sealskin/): Exploring ideas of belonging, otherness and home, Sealskin combines puppetry, storytelling, incredible projection design and live original music.
- [Soul and Structure](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/soul-and-structure/): This exhibition showcases work from three artists Rebecca Ivatts, Christopher Metcalfe and Clare Daniel.
- [Dracula](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/dracula/): A new adaptation that restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker's classic novel to the stage.
- [The War Next Door](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-war-next-door/): Will Blackburn tells the story of the courage, kindness and compassion of ordinary people determined to help their neighbours whose...
- [Christmas Wreath Making and Afternoon Tea](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/christmas-wreath-making-and-afternoon-tea/): Join us this winter for a luxury afternoon of Christmas wreath making hosted by Floral Dimensions.
- [Lunchtime Concert Diplomas](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/diploma-musicians/): Diploma Musicians A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented Diploma pupils. All welcome, no tickets required.
- [Music Scholars Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/music-scholars-concert-2/): A concert featuring our U6 and Fifth Form Music Award holders.
- [Lunchtime Concert Music Scholars](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lunchtime-concert-music-scholars-2/): A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances by our Music Scholars.
- [Concerto Competition](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/concerto-competition-3/): Focusing on concerto performances showcasing the superb abilities of our musicians.
- [Twilight Series: Baroque Concerto Festival](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/twilight-series-baroque-concerto-festival/): A concert in celebration of the 40th anniversary of our iconic Frobenius organ, with four of our organ pupils.
- [Community Action Carols](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/community-action-carols/): A private Carol Service followed by tea, cakes and entertainment for the elderly in our surrounding area.
- [Discovering Lost Masterpieces](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/discovering-lost-masterpieces/): In conversation with Tim Coleridge, Philip will talk about the dealers, experts, auctioneers and restorers who risk fortunes and reputations...
- [Experimental Surface Design: Threads](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/experimental-surface-design-threads/): In this group exhibition, artists harness textiles, fibre, and thread to challenge power dynamics and envision new possibilities.
- [The Watsons](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-watsons/): A bold and playful adaptation of Austen’s unfinished novel that has the capacity to endlessly surprise its audience.
- [Energy Live!](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/energy-live/): From elastic to gravitational, kinetic to chemical, see some fiery and maybe even explosive demonstrations of what energy is and...
- [Dr Pader's STEM Olympics](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/dr-paders-stem-olympics/): Join the GAMES with a variety of amazing FEATS of SCIENCE presented by Oundle School’s Imperial College Outreach Fellow, Dr...
- [The Crucible](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-crucible/): When a group of young girls are discovered dancing and chanting in the forest, they are accused of witchcraft. With...
- [Identity](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/identity-2/): With a presentation of songs, dances, short scenes and poems, our aim is to consider identity in its broader context...
- [The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-beatle-magical-mystery-tour/): Join us for an incredible journey with four young Liverpudlians, destined to become the greatest music phenomenon the world has...
- [Alice in Wonderland](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/alice-in-wonderland/): Immerse yourself in this fantastical wacky land, where Alice finds herself tumbling down, down, down, a rabbit hole, into a...
- [Moon to Mars](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/moon-to-mars/): Charting the early history of space exploration, through to modern day space tourism, this show will educate and entertain in...
- [Sanctuary](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/sanctuary/): Sanctuary is a brand-new musical that welcomes us in and asks the question: do we want safety and freedom for...
- [MURDEROUS MATHS MAYHEM](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/murderous-maths-mayhem/): The ever-popular Kjartan Poskitt returns with his wacky brand of ‘Curiosities and Conundrums’, all presented in his inimitable style.
- [Frankenstein (On A Budget)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/frankenstein-on-a-budget/): One man, one monster, one glorious dream to single-handedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and...
- [An Exhibition by Laxton Junior School](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/an-exhibition-by-laxton-junior-school/): This year the Laxton Junior School community is celebrating the school's 50th anniversary with an art exhibition focused on portraiture.
- [Lower Sixth Form Work in Progress](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lower-sixth-work-in-progress-2/): The Work in Progress exhibition gives all the opportunity to see how the Lower Sixth Form artists work from conception...
- [A Level and GCSE Exhibition](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/a-level-and-gcse-exhibition/): Our exam year artists present a visually engaging, rich array of outcomes exploring different materials and processes.
- [Beethoven Festival](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/beethoven-festival/): Featuring the Violin Concerto and full 'Eroica' Symphony with the Chamber Orchestra and Emma Purslow from the Royal College of...
- [Trio Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/trio-concert/): A cornucopia of rhythmic tangential trajectories of Brahms and Mendelssohn, featuring the School's own music staff.
- [Lower Sixth Form Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lower-sixth-form-concert/): Expect an eclectic presentation of performance from our very able Lower Sixth cohort.
- [First to Fourth Form Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/first-to-fourth-form-concert/): Expect an eclectic presentation of performance from our very able First Form to Fourth Form cohorts.
- [Leavers' Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/leavers-concert/): One of the most important and poignant concerts of our year as we say farewell to our treasured leavers who...
- [OSJOs in concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/osjo-jazz-night-with-old-oundelians/): This promises to be a very special evening indeed, with many of the legends from our OSJO past returning for...
- [Old Oundelian Exhibition 2024](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/old-oundelian-art-exhibit/): The Yarrow Gallery is proud to welcome back talented Old Oundelians to exhibit a stunning selection of artwork from sculptures...
- [Chemistry of Light](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/chemistry-of-light/): Through visual spectaculars, Mr Peverley, Head of STEM at Oundle School, will demonstrate what light is and how can we...
- [Beauty and the Beast JR](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/beauty-and-the-beast-jr/): Limelight Productions present to you, a tale as old as time. Join us for a fantastic retelling of the story...
- [Music Scholars Concert](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/music-scholars-concert/): Performances by Music Scholars will showcase the talent of these young musicians.
- [Friday Night with the OSJOs](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/friday-night-with-the-osjos/): Join the Oundle School Jazz Orchestras for an evening of Jazz in the beautiful grounds of Fotheringhay Church.
- [Oundle Strings with Royal College of Music](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/oundle-strings-with-royal-college-of-music/): Join us for workshops with Royal College of Music musicians and a final concert with the strings orchestra.
- [An Evening with the OSJOs](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/an-evening-of-jazz/): OSJOs are at their very best, performing a popular programme of hit tunes at the village venue of All Saints...
- [Evensong at Gonville & Caius](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/evensong-at-gonville-caius/): Our Chapel Choir sing alongside the choir of Gonville & Caius, Cambridge.
- [Hepburn Pianists](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/hepburn-pianists/): The Hepburn Festival is launched with our most encompassing presentation of the School's pianists.
- [Woodwind Day at the Royal College of Music](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/woodwind-day-at-the-rcm/): We are taking just fifteen of our best, up-and-coming woodwind pupils to a day of music-making with the very best...
- [Wind Bands and Symphony Orchestra](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/wind-bands-and-symphony-orchestra/): A short but lively concert that will include our Pipers, Concert Band, Wind Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra.
- [Hepburn Final Recital](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/hepburn-final-recital/): We look to the adjudication to select this year’s Hepburn Winner from the selected representatives from all the advanced classes...


## Buildings

- [Oundle Town](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/oundle-town/)
- [Crosby](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/crosby/)
- [Fisher](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/fisher/)
- [Grafton](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/grafton/)
- [Sidney](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/sidney/)
- [Laundimer](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/laundimer/)
- [School House](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/school-house/)
- [St Anthony](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/st-anthony/)
- [Great Hall](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/great-hall/)
- [Two Acre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/two-acre/)
- [Cripps Library](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/cripps-library/)
- [Chaplaincy](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/chaplaincy/)
- [The Opera House](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-opera-house/)
- [The Stables](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-stables/)
- [Laxton Junior School](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/laxton-junior-school/)
- [The Refectory](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-refectory/)
- [The Armoury](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-armoury/)
- [Cloisters (Careers)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/cloisters-careers/)
- [The Boat House](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-boat-house/)
- [The Clayton Rooms](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-clayton-rooms/)
- [Small Bore Range](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/small-bore-range/)
- [Sports Centre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/sports-centre/)
- [The Patrick Engineering Centre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-patrick-engineering-centre/)
- [Cloisters (Humanities)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/cloisters-humanities-and-social-sciences/)
- [The Adamson Centre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-adamson-centre/)
- [The Acre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-acre/)
- [Bramston](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/bramston/)
- [Laxton & Sadler](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/laxton/)
- [The Berrystead](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-berrystead/)
- [Scott House](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/scott-house/)
- [Kirkeby](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/kirkeby/)
- [New House](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/new-house/)
- [Wyatt](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/wyatt/)
- [Sanderson](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/sanderson/)
- [Dryden](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/dryden/)
- [Cobthorne](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/cobthorne/)
- [The Coach House](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-coach-house/)
- [Old Dryden](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/old-dryden/)
- [The Stahl Theatre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-stahl-theatre/)
- [Cloisters (Art)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/cloisters-art/)
- [Gascoigne Building (Computing)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/gascoigne-building-computing/)
- [Chapel](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/chapel/)
- [Gascoigne Building (Music)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/gascoigne-building-music/)
- [The Yarrow Gallery](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/the-yarrow-gallery/)
- [SciTec](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building/scitec/)


## Oundelian articles

- [Being part of the CCF Marching Band](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/being-part-of-the-ccf-marching-band/)
- [The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/the-duke-of-edinburgh-gold-award/)
- [Track meet](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/track-meet/)
- [Books or screens: What wins for understanding?](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/books-or-screens-what-wins-for-understanding/)
- [Reading and Film, Friends or Enemies? ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/reading-and-film-friends-or-enemies/)
- [Raining in my Heart – What’s weather got to do with it?](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/raining-in-my-heart-whats-weather-got-to-do-with-it/)
- [The Essential Oundle Dictionary](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/the-essential-oundle-dictionary/)
- [To fail or not to fail?](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/to-fail-or-not-to-fail/)
- [Katherine Mansfield: A literary outsider who saw the insides of society](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/katherine-mansfield-a-literary-outsider-who-saw-the-insides-of-society/)
- [How typography affects your reading ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/how-typography-affects-your-reading/)
- [A visit to the Stahl](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/a-visit-to-the-stahl/)
- [Art History in Paris](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/art-history-in-paris/)
- [A trip to Sicily](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/a-trip-to-sicily/)
- [Finding your sport at Oundle](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/finding-your-sport-at-oundle/)
- [The EPQ: Not just a project](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/the-epq-not-just-a-project/)
- [An Educator's Guide to Saying 'Yes': Finding Opportunity in Every Challenge ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/an-educators-guide-to-saying-yes-finding-opportunity-in-every-challenge/)
- [A Trip to Peru](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/a-trip-to-peru/)
- [Oundle Festival of Music and Drama ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/oundle-festival-of-music-and-drama/)
- [Alchemy & the Evolution of Chemistry ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/alchemy-the-evolution-of-chemistry/)
- [The Twelve Months of Christmas](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/the-twelve-months-of-christmas/)
- [The problem with a growing disinterest in literature](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/the-problem-with-a-growing-disinterest-in-literature/)
- [A Review of Brian De Palma’s 1976 Adaptation of Carrie ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/a-review-of-brian-de-palmas-1976-adaptation-of-carrie/)
- [Shout It Out! Leading Kirkeby’s House Shout ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/shout-it-out-leading-kirkebys-house-shout/)
- [The poor penman's manifesto: the nosedive of modern handwriting  ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/the-poor-penmans-manifesto-the-nosedive-of-modern-handwriting/)
- [The Patrick Engineering Centre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/the-patrick-engineering-centre/)
- [Screenagers: How teenage pupils can use the internet to benefit their studies ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/screenagers-how-teenage-pupils-can-use-the-internet-to-benefit-their-studies/)
- [Mound or Myth?](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/mound-or-myth/)
- [O Further Maths! Wherefore art thou in Cloisters on a Monday afternoon?](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/o-further-maths-wherefore-art-thou-in-cloisters-on-a-monday-afternoon/)
- [Oundle Swimming and The Bath & Otter Cup](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/oundle-swimming-and-the-bath-otter-cup/)
- [An Interview with Alexander Dragonetti (G 03)](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/an-interview-with-alexander-dragonetti-g-03/)
- [The Oundelian Online](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/the-oundelian-online/)
- [Saturday School](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/saturday-school/)
- [Oundle and International Mathematics](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/oundle-and-international-mathematics/)
- [Everything That Requires Electricity: An Interview with Chris Gardiner](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/everything-that-requires-electricity-an-interview-with-chris-gardiner/)
- [Spirituality and healthcare: an interview with an oncologist](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/spirituality-and-healthcare-an-interview-with-an-oncologist/)
- [Michaelmas Term History Society Talks](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/michaelmas-term-history-society-talks/)
- [University Open Days](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/university-open-days/)
- [Beekeeping](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/beekeeping/)
- [Why Richard Dawkins (Ldr 59) is wrong: An argument for the study of Theology, Philosophy and Religion](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/why-richard-dawkins-oo-ldr-59-is-wrong-an-argument-for-the-study-of-theology-philosophy-and-peligion/)
- [The effectiveness of short-term prison sentences ](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/the-effectiveness-of-short-term-prison-sentences/)
- [A visit to the UN](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/a-visit-to-the-un/)
- [Barry Thompson - Oundle School's Unsung Hero](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/barry-thompson-oundle-schools-unsung-hero/)
- [Maximising the Oundle experience](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-oundelian/maximising-the-oundle-experience/)

- [RR](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/rr/)
- [GB1](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/gb1/)
- [GG68](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/gg68/)
- [G56](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/g56/)
- [GG56](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/gg56/)
- [5 Wyatt Way](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/5-wyatt-way/)
- [12 Latham Road](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/12-latham-road/)
- [5 Inkerman Way](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/5-inkerman-way/)
- [9 New Road](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/9-new-road/)
- [52b Benefield Road](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/52b-benefield-road/)
- [31 St Christophers Drive](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/31-st-christophers-drive/)
- [45 South Road](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/45-south-road/)
- [Flat 7 Parson Lathams](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/flat-7-parson-lathams/)
- [11 Culme Close](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/11-culme-close/)
- [Rose Cottage](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/rose-cottage/)
- [5 Herne Road](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/5-herne-road/)
- [23 Gordon Road](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/23-gordon-road/)
- [10 Inkerman Way](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/10-inkerman-way/)
- [1 Wentworth](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/1-wentworth/)
- [62 Springfield](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/62-springfield/)
- [11 Mildmay Close](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/11-mildmay-close/)
- [13 Lime Avenue](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/13-lime-avenue/)
- [45 St Peters](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/45-st-peters/)
- [62 Monson Way](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/62-monson-way/)
- [Corby](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/corby/)
- [7 Masons Close](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/7-masons-close/)
- [38 North Street](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/38-north-street/)
- [All Astros](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/all-astros/)
- [Oundle School](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/oundle-school/)
- [H](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/h/)
- [A](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/a/)
- [Colts Pitch](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/colts-pitch/)
- [Rutland Water](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/rutland-water/)
- [Oundle Golf Club](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/oundle-golf-club/)
- [Swimming Pool](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/swimming-pool/)
- [Sports Centre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/sports-centre/)
- [Squash Courts](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/squash-courts/)
- [Studio 1 & 2](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/studio-1-2/)
- [Gym then Track](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/gym-then-track/)
- [Small bore Range](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/small-bore-range/)
- [Chaplaincy](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/chaplaincy/)
- [Dance Studio](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/dance-studio/)
- [Fives Courts](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/fives-courts/)
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- [Stahl](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/stahl/)
- [Gym](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/gym/)
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- [Berrystead](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/berrystead/)
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- [Wellingborough](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/wellingborough/)
- [Kettering](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/kettering/)
- [The Acre Sports Hall](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/the-acre-sports-hall/)
- [Wansford/Stibbington](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/wansford-stibbington/)
- [Tixover](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/tixover/)
- [Gascoinge CP](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/gascoinge-cp/)
- [21a Wyatt Way](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/21a-wyatt-way/)
- [Titchmarsh](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/titchmarsh/)
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- [15 Herne Road](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/15-herne-road/)
- [SB4](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/sb4/)
- [D1](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/d1/)
- [Oxfam](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/oxfam/)
- [Joan Strong Centre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/joan-strong-centre/)
- [CA OFFICE](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/ca-office/)
- [Art Dept Studio 2](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/art-dept-studio-2/)
- [SciTec](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/scitec/)
- [GH Complex](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/gh-complex/)
- [Adamson Centre](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/adamson-centre/)
- [St Neots RC](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/st-neots-rc/)
- [Oundle Playing Fields](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/oundle-playing-fields/)
- [Away: Astro 1](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/away-astro-1/)
- [Home: Farm](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/home-farm/)
- [Home: Athletics Track](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/home-athletics-track/)
- [Away: Pavillion Rugby Pitch](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/away-pavillion-rugby-pitch/)
- [Away: Gnarled Oak](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/away-gnarled-oak/)
- [N: Butts Park Arena, Butts Rd, Coventry CV1 3GE](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/n-butts-park-arena-butts-rd-coventry-cv1-3ge/)
- [N: Coventry CV1 3GE](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/n-coventry-cv1-3ge/)
- [Away: Football Pitches](https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/venue/away-football-pitches/)



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- Published: 2026-07-29
- Modified: 2026-08-04
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/work-underway-on-mcmurray-house/
- Categories: School

Following the successful demolition of the existing site, the development of McMurray House has reached an important new milestone with groundworks now underway. The main construction phase will follow, with completion planned for the first half of the 2028 academic year. This exciting development will bring girls’ boarding into the heart of Oundle by transforming the former Oundle Primary School site into a state-of-the-art boarding house for girls aged 13–18 into which the current New House community will move. Located centrally next to the Great Hall and moments from SciTec, this flagship boarding House will further strengthen our position as one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. “This is a significant investment in the future of the School. It will bring girls’ boarding into the heart of the town and, more broadly, will give us greater flexibility in how we use our estate. That flexibility matters as it allows us to protect the boarding ethos which lies at the heart of our identity while giving us the ability to respond with confidence to changes in the wider market. ” Dominic Oliver, Head Architecturally, the building has been designed to enhance its setting, drawing inspiration from both the School and the surrounding townscape. As part of the demolition works, approximately 100m² of original stone from the historic building was carefully salvaged and retained for reuse within the new development. Named after former Headmaster David McMurray (HM 1984–1999), whose visionary leadership in the late 1980s and 1990s saw the...


- Published: 2026-07-06
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- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-lecture-how-to-respond-in-an-uncertain-world/
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This year’s Oundle Lecture was delivered by Old Oundelian, Alexander Dragonetti (G 03) who spoke to the Lower Sixth about how to respond in an uncertain world. Drawing on a distinguished career in diplomacy, international affairs and humanitarian response, as well as his recent appearance on BBC reality show ‘The Traitors’, Alexander reflected on the realities of working in environments where certainty is often in short supply. However, rather than focusing on global events themselves, he challenged pupils to consider a more important question: not what happens to us, but how we choose to respond. As pupils prepare for their final year and beyond they face a world that can appear increasingly unpredictable, with traditional pathways into higher education and employment becoming less straightforward than in previous generations. Against this backdrop, Alexander argued that uncertainty is not the challenge itself; rather, it is how individuals respond to uncertainty that ultimately shapes their futures. His message to pupils was that human beings rarely respond to difficult situations as rationally as they imagine they will. Instead, our reactions are often shaped by previous experiences, assumptions and emotions. Developing self-awareness and creating space between what we feel and what we do, he suggested, is one of the most valuable skills we can cultivate. The talk then turned to the importance of values and decision-making. Drawing on experiences from humanitarian deployments, Alexander explained that leadership often involves making difficult choices when there is no perfect solution. He challenged pupils to think differently about values....


- Published: 2026-06-26
- Modified: 2026-06-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/new-padel-courts-at-the-sports-centre/
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We are delighted to announce that planning permission has been granted for four new covered tournament-standard padel courts, bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to Oundle and further expanding opportunities for participation across both the School and the wider local community. The development will enhance the Sports Centre’s commercial offering, broadening income streams and generating additional revenue to support the ongoing development of facilities and services. It also reflects our continued investment in high-quality sport provision and commitment to increasing access to a diverse range of activities. The courts will be available to both Sports Centre members and the wider public, helping to meet growing local demand for padel and creating new opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to take part in sport and physical activity. Located at the front of the existing Sports Centre, the new courts will replace two outdoor netball courts. The design has been carefully developed to minimise any impact on neighbouring properties and on School sporting provision. Covered courts, acoustic treatments, and sensitively designed lighting have all been incorporated to reduce noise and visual impact, enabling the facility to operate responsibly while delivering an excellent playing experience throughout the year. The courts will operate as a bookable facility through the Sports Centre. In addition to community use, pupils will also have opportunities to experience padel through PE lessons and elective programmes, as part of the School’s broader commitment to sport and physical activity. Further details regarding opening dates and court bookings will...


- Published: 2026-06-26
- Modified: 2026-06-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/spirit-of-oundle-a-year-long-engineering-challenge/
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Over the last couple of weeks, pupils at Oundle have begun work on an ambitious engineering project that will see them build a two-seater aircraft over the course of the next academic year. Named Spirit of Oundle, the build forms part of the tenth anniversary celebrations of the Patrick Engineering Centre and offers pupils the opportunity to contribute to a genuine aviation engineering project from its earliest stages through to completion. Pupil involvement will span several groups. Fifth Form pupils began the first phase during Post GCSE Activity Week, followed by Lower Sixth pupils through their extension programme. Over the 2026/27 academic year, DET Scholars will continue to contribute, alongside a wider cohort taking part through a dedicated aviation elective. This staged involvement allows for broad participation while ensuring each phase is carefully supervised and aligned with pupils’ skills and experience. The project reflects something distinctive about life in the Patrick Engineering Centre. Every week, pupils choose to spend time designing, building, repairing and experimenting. Younger pupils might be found working on robotics, drone construction, radio engineering or creative design projects, while older pupils take on increasingly complex challenges, from vehicle restoration and engine rebuilds to bespoke fabrication work. The Spirit of Oundle project represents a natural extension of that culture: ambitious, practical and firmly rooted in learning through doing. The aircraft has been generously supplied to the School by the Youth Education and Support (YES) charity. Throughout the build, pupils will work alongside staff and specialists from the Light...


- Published: 2026-06-24
- Modified: 2026-06-24
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/exploring-futures-lower-sixth-ucas-day/
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Lower Sixth pupils spent a dedicated UCAS Day exploring the wide range of opportunities available beyond Oundle, gaining valuable insight into university applications, graduate careers, and alternative pathways as they begin preparing for life after School. Designed to inform and inspire ahead of the summer holidays and the Upper Sixth university application process, the day brought together leading universities, international institutions, and specialist organisations to help pupils consider their next steps. The day began with a keynote session from James Darley of Transform Society, who spoke about the changing graduate recruitment landscape and the importance of developing transferable skills that will remain valuable throughout future careers. Pupils also attended a presentation on the university application process before choosing from a series of specialist taster lectures and advisory sessions. Topics included archaeology, engineering, data science, agriculture, law, business, ancient history, and sports media, alongside guidance on portfolio preparation for creative courses and advice on applying to universities in the United States. The day concluded with a Higher Education and Gap Year Fair, giving pupils the opportunity to speak directly with representatives from a broad range of institutions and organisations. Universities represented included Bath, Birmingham, Durham, Exeter, Imperial, Lancaster, Leeds, Loughborough, Nottingham, the Royal Agricultural University, UCL, and Anglia Ruskin. International institutions included the University of Southern California, Harvard, IE University Madrid, Bocconi University, Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches, and the European School of Economics. Pupils were also able to explore a variety of alternative pathways and experiences through conversations...


- Published: 2026-06-18
- Modified: 2026-06-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/behind-the-scenes-at-red-bull-racing/
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Last week, the Design, Engineering & Technology Department was delighted to take a select group of Fourth Form pupils on a bespoke visit to the headquarters of Red Bull Racing in Milton Keynes. The group enjoyed a truly exceptional behind-the-scenes experience, including the opportunity to watch live practice for the Barcelona Grand Prix from the communications suite. Pupils also received an expert presentation and tour from the Head of Machining, visited the paint shop and component testing laboratories with the Head of Systems, observed engine testing in preparation for future Grands Prix and explored Red Bull Racing's remarkable collection of historic Formula 1 cars. The day concluded with the chance for the pupils to test their skills on one of the team's professional racing simulators. This was an outstanding educational experience, providing a fascinating insight into the engineering, innovation and teamwork that underpin success in Formula 1. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of our parent community, whose links with Red Bull Racing made this unique opportunity possible.


- Published: 2026-06-08
- Modified: 2026-06-08
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundelians-reach-national-public-speaking-final/
- Categories: Academic

Congratulations to Hamish, Ansel and Amelia, who represented Oundle at the Grand Final of the English-Speaking Union’s National Public Speaking Competition at Dartmouth House, London, on 1 June. The competition, the largest of its kind for schools in England and Wales, gives pupils the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their public speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. More than 1,500 pupils from over 200 schools took part this year, with just 11 teams progressing to the final. Competing against some of the country’s strongest young speakers, Hamish, Ansel and Amelia each delivered impressive performances and were only narrowly beaten in the final. Amelia eloquently chaired the winning speech, while Ansel delivered a confident and thoughtful speech exploring whether adaptation or prediction is the more successful approach. Hamish’s incisive questioning was recognised with the competition’s Best Questioner award, an exceptional achievement reflecting his ability to engage closely with complex arguments. We are very proud of all three pupils for reaching the final, and for the teamwork, preparation and commitment they showed throughout.


- Published: 2026-06-05
- Modified: 2026-06-05
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/success-for-oundelians-in-national-german-competitions/
- Categories: Academic

We are delighted to celebrate the recent success of Oundelians studying German, whose achievements in prestigious national competitions have earned recognition from both the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge for their translation, writing and filmmaking skills. At a time when the study of modern foreign languages is in decline nationally, particularly German, Oundelians continue to embrace the opportunities that language learning provides, demonstrating both intellectual curiosity and exceptional linguistic skill. Among this year's successes, Felix was awarded Runner-Up in the Cambridge University German Translation Competition 2026, a highly competitive contest that challenges pupils to demonstrate accuracy, creativity and flair in translation. Congratulations also go to Alaric, who received the Individual Runner-Up Award in the Years 7–9 category of the Oxford German Olympiad 2026. The Olympiad celebrates excellence in German through a range of creative and academic challenges, attracting entries from schools across the UK and beyond. Further recognition in the Oxford Olympiad was awarded to Freddie and Austin, who received commendations in the Year 9 Group Category, while Isla, Inge and Maddie were highly commended in the Year 10 Group Competition. These achievements are particularly noteworthy given the scale and calibre of both competitions, which attract hundreds of entries each year. Success at this level reflects not only linguistic proficiency, but also creativity, perseverance and a willingness to engage deeply with another language and culture. We warmly congratulate all of the pupils involved on their accomplishments.


- Published: 2026-06-03
- Modified: 2026-06-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/strong-performances-for-oundle-at-national-schools-regatta/
- Categories: Sports

Oundle rowers produced an impressive set of performances at this year’s National Schools’ Regatta, held from 22 to 24 May, with crews competing from J14 through to Championship level. Friday saw a great first day of racing for the younger crews, with four Oundle crews taking to the water and some superb performances across the board. The Boys’ J15 1st 4x+ finished an impressive second in the B Final, placing eighth overall from 47 entries. The Boys’ J15 2nd 4x+ finished a brilliant third in the B Final, ninth overall from 28 entries. The Girls’ J14 4x+ had a very promising showing, missing out on the finals by only nine seconds and finishing 41st out of 56 crews. The Boys’ J14 4x+ produced a strong row to finish 44th out of 55 crews. Saturday saw the senior Girls’ Ch 4x and 2nd 4x produce some exceptional performances on the water. The Ch 4x posted a fantastic time to finish seventh overall in the TT, progressing straight to the A/B semi-finals on Sunday. The 2nd 4x progressed to the B Final from their heat, before finishing the day with a dominant victory in the B Final, securing the win in emphatic style. Sunday saw five Oundle crews take to the water. The Boys’ J16 2x A put in a huge performance to finish fourth overall in the Time Trial and make the A Final. In a close field, the Oundle crew narrowly missed out on a medal in the Final by...


- Published: 2026-05-27
- Modified: 2026-05-27
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/overseas-university-offers-2026/
- Categories: School

While our Upper Sixth pupils remain focused on their A Level examinations, exciting news continues to arrive regarding their university destinations. This year’s cohort has received offers from an exceptional range of overseas institutions, reflecting both their academic ambition and the increasingly global outlook of our pupils. In total, pupils have secured 17 offers from universities in the United States, including two Ivy League offers from Brown University and Dartmouth College, alongside an offer from the University of Chicago, one of the most selective universities in the USA. Beyond the United States, pupils have also received offers from leading international institutions including Bocconi University in Italy and IE University in Spain, as well as universities in Canada, Hong Kong, Australia and Hungary. These offers span a diverse range of courses and destinations, highlighting the breadth of opportunities being pursued by our Upper Sixth pupils as they prepare for the next stage of their educational journeys. We congratulate all pupils on these outstanding achievements and look forward to seeing their future plans continue to take shape in the months ahead.


- Published: 2026-05-01
- Modified: 2026-05-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/u16-hockey-squad-success/
- Categories: Sports

It was a memorable afternoon at the Lee Valley Hockey Centre on Thursday 23 April as the U16 boys’ hockey squad competed in the England Hockey National Knockout Shield Final. Their opponents Claremont School had enjoyed a high scoring run to the final, so on paper it promised to be a mouthwatering match up. The Final did not disappoint with Claremont racing into a 2-0 lead within the first 15 minutes. However, field goals from Toby and Joe followed by a penalty corner scramble finished off by Josh on 33 minutes, saw Oundle head into the half time break 3-2 up. And yet, it was the free scoring Claremont who fought back twice in the third quarter to extend their lead to 4-3 with just over 10 minutes remaining. Going into the final minute of the match, Oundle still trailed until a series of re-awarded penalty corners saw Barney find the equaliser. The drama was still not over as the final whistle sounded, Claremont won one final penalty corner and scored in overtime to take claim the title and steal the win from Oundle. Despite the result, it was a wonderful contest between two evenly matched sides and a contest which will be well remembered. Many congratulations must go to the entire squad on reaching the national final. This is a significant achievement for any team, in any sport and special note of thanks goes to the team’s loyal band of supporters and in particular, to Mr Talbot and Mr...


- Published: 2026-04-20
- Modified: 2026-04-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/nobel-prize-winner-professor-kostya-novoselov-visits-oundle/
- Categories: Academic

Last Friday, We were honoured to host Professor Kostya Novoselov, world‑leading physicist and Nobel Prize winner, for an afternoon of inspiration, discovery and discussion with pupils and staff. Professor Novoselov received his Master’s degree from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, before beginning his research career in Russia. He later moved to the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands and, in 2001, to the University of Manchester. He is now the Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Professor at the National University of Singapore. In 2004, working alongside his then‑supervisor Professor Andre Geim, Professor Novoselov succeeded in isolating graphene for the first time. This groundbreaking discovery led to the pair being jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2010, making Professor Novoselov one of the youngest recipients of this prestigious award. Graphene is a material just one atom thick. Despite its extreme thinness, it is exceptionally strong, a good conductor of heat and electricity, and almost entirely transparent. These remarkable properties have transformed modern science and technology, opening up new possibilities across the materials and electronics industries. During the evening lecture, Professor Novoselov reminded the audience that many of the greatest scientific breakthroughs come from curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to experiment... even when ideas might fail. He fascinated us with his research. For example, who'd have thought that you could levitate a frog in a magnetic field, or that self-healing materials are currently being developed! Earlier in the day, some of Oundle’s science pupils had the rare opportunity to...


- Published: 2026-04-15
- Modified: 2026-04-15
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/isabel-reaches-final-of-articulation-prize-england-2026/
- Categories: Academic, Arts

Over the Easter break, Isabel delivered a remarkable presentation at Articulation, a national competition held at the National Gallery. Isabel was one of 10 finalists selected from internal school heats, regional heats and regional finals. The competition invited pupils to present a 10-minute talk on a chosen work of art, architecture, or artefact, with adjudicators assessing each speaker on content, structure, delivery, and originality. Isabel’s presentation stood out among a strong field, earning praise for her thoughtful approach and the clarity with which she communicated complex ideas. Photo © Hydar Dewachi This year’s adjudicators, novelist Ali Smith and director of the National Gallery Gabriele Finaldi, commended all finalists for their courage and insight, noting how their talks demonstrated art’s ability to connect people across time and experience. Isabel’s analysis of the work of Otto Dix was singled out for particular acclaim. Judges praised her “thoughtful and compelling close analysis,” as well as her ability to guide the audience through complex ideas with care and insight. Ali Smith described the presentation as “a beauty,” highlighting Isabel’s ability to take a long view and bring the audience with her. In further feedback, Ali Smith remarked that “the walls were shaking,” referring to how Isabel not only raised important art-historical questions about war, censorship, and tradition, but also conveyed the powerful impact of Dix’s painting, making her presentation stand out among the others. Photo © Hydar Dewachi Following the event, Isabel has been invited to have her work considered for inclusion in a...


- Published: 2026-03-25
- Modified: 2026-03-25
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/open-girls-cross-country-squad-crowned-champions-of-the-east-midlands-inter-schools-cross-country-league/
- Categories: Sports

A remarkable season of determination and teamwork has seen the Open Girls cross country squad crowned champions of the East Midlands Inter Schools Cross Country League, finishing unbeaten and firmly securing first place overall. The team delivered outstanding performances throughout the season, consistently outpacing strong competition from across the region. Their undefeated record is a testament not only to their athletic ability, but also to their dedication, resilience, and support for one another across every race. Representing the School with distinction were Jemima, Eliza, Marianna, Emma, Trixie, Phoebe, Eliza and Ophelia, all of whom played a vital role in the team’s success. Each runner contributed to the squad’s dominance, demonstrating both individual excellence and a powerful collective spirit. A special mention goes to Phoebe, who achieved an exceptional individual accolade by finishing as the second fastest female runner in the entire league — an impressive feat in a highly competitive field. Although not pictured with the team, Ophelia’s efforts were equally valued, contributing to the squad’s depth and strength across the season.


- Published: 2026-02-23
- Modified: 2026-02-23
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/old-oundelians-selected-for-2026-oxford-varsity-matches/
- Categories: Trips

We are delighted to share that OOs Dexter Lynch (B 25) and Kate Mitchell (L 24) have both been selected to represent Oxford University Rugby Football Club in the 2026 Varsity Matches, taking place at StoneX Stadium in North London on 28 February. Selection for the prestigious Varsity Matches is a tremendous honour, with both Old Oundelians chosen to represent the Blues on one of university rugby’s biggest stages. Their achievement reflects not only their dedication and hard work, but also the strength of Oundle’s rugby programme and the supportive community that has helped them to flourish throughout their journey. Dexter and Kate’s selection is a proud moment for the School, and we congratulate them warmly on this outstanding accomplishment. Members of the Oundle community wishing to support Dexter and Kate in London can purchase tickets via the official Varsity Matches website. A strong Oundle presence in the stands would make this special occasion even more memorable for them both. The ticket link for students is here https://www. eticketing. co. uk/saracens/EDP/Event/Index/449? position=2 General admission seats are from £20 for adults and just £5 for kids, and can be bought here - https://www. eticketing. co. uk/saracens/EDP/Event/Index/447? position=1 We wish Dexter and Kate every success as they prepare to represent Oxford at StoneX Stadium later this week.


- Published: 2026-02-02
- Modified: 2026-02-02
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/u16-netball-squad-through-to-national-schools-finals/
- Categories: Sports

We’re delighted to share that our U16 netball squad has qualified for the National Schools Finals 2026, placing them among the top 18 teams in the country. This is a fantastic sporting achievement for the team and the first time Oundle has reached the finals in any age group since 2016. The squad earned their place following an outstanding performance at the Regional Schools Finals, building on their success at the County Rounds. Coaches Miss Bray and Miss Montgomery praised the girls’ determination and resilience throughout the competition, commenting: “They took feedback on board and improved with every game. We are super proud of the girls’ approach and the preparation the team put in beforehand. Their teamwork and connections truly shone. ” The National Finals take place on Sunday 22 March in Sheffield, and we’ll be cheering the team on as they represent Oundle. Good luck girls!


- Published: 2026-02-02
- Modified: 2026-02-02
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oxbridge-offers-2026/
- Categories: School

Oxbridge offers 2026 We are delighted to celebrate the twelve Oundelians who have received offers from Oxbridge. Seven were successful in securing places at Cambridge and five at Oxford, to pursue studies across a broad range of subjects including Law, Architecture, Mathematics, Geography, History and French, Linguistics, Classics, Philosophy, PPE and Theology. Their success is a testament to months of focused effort, intellectual curiosity and perseverance, guided and encouraged throughout by their teachers. Overseas University applications In addition, five pupils have received Early Decision offers at a number of leading US universities, including Dartmouth, NYU, Syracuse University, Stevens Institute of Technology and Northeastern, with two awarded significant scholarships. Beyond Early Decision applications, pupils have applied to a wide range of universities worldwide, including institutions in Hong Kong and Canada, with offers continuing to arrive daily. Notable early successes include offers from Northeastern University for Economics and International Business on its Global Scholars programme, SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) with a scholarship award, and IE University in Madrid. Veterinary Science and Medicine applications This year, ten Oundelians have applied for highly competitive courses in Veterinary Science and Medicine, alongside applications for Physiotherapy and Midwifery. All have secured at least one interview so far, and we wish them every success as their applications progress. We also wish every success to pupils applying to universities across the UK through UCAS and are delighted to see so many already receiving successful offers for their chosen courses.


- Published: 2026-01-28
- Modified: 2026-01-28
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-fifth-year-of-the-liberal-arts-essay-competition/
- Categories: Arts

This year's Liberal Arts Essay Competition for Lower Sixth pupils attracted an impressive array of thoughtful and rigorously researched submissions. The essay titles were designed to encourage pupils to make connections across different academic disciplines in the Sixth Form, fostering the development of overarching arguments. Once again, the overall standard was highly encouraging, and the final decision was as challenging as ever. This year, the question on beauty proved particularly popular, inspiring a pleasing diversity of approaches. Candidates explored the theme through classical and contemporary literature, art, theology, and philosophy. The winner, Sasha, wrote compellingly about how beauty can act as a destructive and destabilising force in Greek mythology. Through the myth of Apollo and Hyacinthus, she analysed the interplay between gods and mortals before branching out into Tiepolo’s painting ‘The Death of Hyacinthus’ and Rilke’s ‘Sonnets to Orpheus’ to develop her subtle thesis yet further. Charlotte C discussed Euripides’ Helen’ and Ovid’s ‘Metamorphoses’ and argued very convincingly that beauty is not only dangerous but also a potentially positive force, an idealised construct that can fulfil the desires of the creator. Charlotte G Compared the representation of beauty in the classical world and mythology to that in Marlow’s ‘The Tragical History of Dr Faustus’, pre-Raphaelite painting and even modern day Hollywood cinema. Pun earned a special mention for his unique essay, arguing that humanity is largely guilty of self-interest in a wide-ranging romp through the likes of Rousseau, Hobbes, Voltaire and Tolstoy. The strongest entries combined breadth and depth of...


- Published: 2026-01-15
- Modified: 2026-01-27
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/schola-cantorum-in-barnardos-national-choir-competition-final/
- Categories: Arts

We are delighted that Schola Cantorum, our auditioned Chamber Choir at Oundle have been selected to perform in the Grand Final of the Barnardo’s National Choir Competition. They are one of just 14 Senior School Choirs in the UK to reach the Final, which will be held at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, one of the world’s finest concert halls, on Tuesday 3 March 2026. The choir secured their place by submitting two audition pieces: Wild Mountain Thyme, the traditional Scottish/Irish folk song in a choral arrangement by Jacob Ewens, and Angelus ad virginem, arranged by Andrew Carter. Director of Music at Oundle, Richard Dawson said: "This is a hugely exciting achievement for Schola Cantorum. The choir has worked incredibly hard since September, preparing for the Advent Carol Service and our Christmas concerts and services alongside the competition. To be able to sing at Symphony Hall is a fantastic opportunity, and a fitting reward for all their hard work and dedication. " Richard Dawson, Director of Music The Barnado's National Choir Competition is the biggest community and school choir competition in the UK. Finalists will perform before a live audience and a judging panel who will be looking for both musical excellence and creative performance. We wish them all the very best of luck!


- Published: 2025-12-12
- Modified: 2026-01-16
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-achieves-green-level-accreditation-for-commitment-to-sustainability/
- Categories: School

We are pleased to have once again been awarded Green Level Accreditation by Investors in the Environment, recognising our continued progress in reducing environmental impact and embedding sustainable practice across our community. The independent audit recognised significant year-on-year reductions in resource use, including a 10 percent reduction in electricity consumption, a 3 percent reduction in gas use, and a 26 percent reduction in food waste. It also highlighted the strength of Oundle’s environmental management systems and the breadth of pupil-led environmental and social projects taking place across the School. Investors in the Environment noted that sustainability is actively considered in planning, decision-making, and day-to-day operations, providing a strong foundation for long-term sustainable development within a busy, seven-day boarding environment. The accreditation supports Oundle’s wider sustainability ambitions, including expanding the scope of its carbon footprint measurement, strengthening long-term sustainability planning, and increasing access to sustainability-focused training for both staff and pupils. Dominic Oliver, Head, said: “Our approach to environmental sustainability at Oundle is grounded in a simple idea. We take care of the place we share; that means both the community we live in and the wider world around us. This accreditation recognises the steady work of pupils and staff this year and the real impact of their efforts. It also spurs us on in our commitment to building on that work in the months ahead. ” Dominic Oliver, Head


- Published: 2025-11-08
- Modified: 2025-11-12
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/ww2-archive-exhibition/
- Categories: School

A special exhibition from the Oundle School Archive is currently on display at the Yarrow Gallery from 8–15 November, sharing the wartime stories of the Oundle School community both at home and away. The exhibition offers a thoughtful exploration of what life at Oundle was like during this extraordinary period highlighting the personal experiences of Old Oundelians. Through a collection of original documents, artefacts, photographs and personal accounts, visitors are invited to step back in time and discover how resilience, creativity and a sense of shared purpose defined Oundle during the war years. "Through photographs, letters, diaries, and personal accounts, this exhibition invites us to pause and reflect — not only on individual stories, but on the collective memory they shape. These artefacts bridge generations, reminding us that remembrance is not passive: it is an act of honour, empathy, and understanding. In revisiting these histories, we renew our gratitude and reaffirm our responsibility to remember those who gave so much for the world we inherit today. " Dominic Oliver, Head The exhibition stands as a tribute to the members of the Oundle community who served, fought and gave their lives during the War, and to all those who contributed tirelessly to the effort at home. Within the School’s Memorial Book, more than 2,000 Oundelians are listed, with 272 obituaries—each one a personal story of courage and sacrifice. The testimony and sheer numbers can seem overwhelming, particularly when we remember that this community is only one of the many thousands in...


- Published: 2025-10-19
- Modified: 2025-11-12
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/exhibition-in-support-of-the-mintridge-foundation/
- Categories: Arts

The Yarrow Gallery was delighted to host the Mintridge Foundation (registered charity 1177831) in October to celebrate the charity's 10th anniversary, with an exhibition from artist Jeremy Houghton. On the evening of 10 October over 80 guests attended a private viewing of the exhibition with a drinks reception and an evening talk from Jeremy who shared fantastic tales from his work as an Artist in Residence painting at some of the world's most extraordinary places over the last 25 years. The exhibition raised over £2,200 through a silent auction, raffle, donations and sales for the Mintridge Foundation whose charitable aim is to inspire young people through the power of sports, aiming to enhance their health, well-being, life skills, and aspirations. They want every young person to have a positive relationship with sport by harnessing the unique platform of sporting role models far beyond their medals. They believe that through sport, young people can connect, excel and thrive at any level of ability. Thank you to all those who attended and supported the event. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA


- Published: 2025-09-19
- Modified: 2025-11-11
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/dominic-oliver-shortlisted-for-tatler-award/
- Categories: School

We are pleased to share that Dominic Oliver, Head of Oundle School, has been shortlisted for Best Head of a Public School in the 2026 Tatler Schools Awards. The nomination recognises school leaders who go above and beyond and reflects Dominic’s more than two decades of commitment to boarding education, including ten years as Head of Lancing College before joining Oundle this September. Reflecting on the values that guide his leadership, Dominic said: “Listening well matters – to colleagues, to parents and to pupils. Good leadership is collaborative and discursive but also decisive; people need to feel heard and to know the direction of travel. At its best, a school is humane, ambitious and properly joyful. ” Dominic Oliver The winners will be announced at the Tatler Schools Awards ceremony in London later this month.


- Published: 2025-09-09
- Modified: 2025-09-09
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/tatler-schools-guide-2026/
- Categories: School

We are delighted that Oundle School has been included in the Tatler Schools Guide 2026, an impartial guide to the top public and prep schools in the UK. This year the guide recognises the education of the ‘whole child’ at Oundle from the ‘staggering provisions for science and engineering’ to the breadth of our co-curricular programme, as well as the strength of our pastoral care noting ‘a pastoral support team that’s ‘particularly special’. “The undeniable scale of Oundle is matched by its world-class facilities, serious scholastic firepower and proud tradition of doing things properly. ” Tatler Schools Guide 2026 The Tatler Schools Guide is included within the October 2025 edition of Tatler, you’ll find the full feature on P57.


- Published: 2025-08-21
- Modified: 2025-09-09
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/2025-gcse-examination-results/
- Categories: Academic

We are delighted to recognise the outstanding achievements of this year’s (I)GCSE cohort in public examinations. 31% of all grades awarded were grade 9, 58% were 9 or 8, while 78% were graded 9 - 7. The most common grade was grade 9, with the average being 7. 6. Remarkably, seven pupils achieved straight grade 9s, 22 pupils achieved straight grade 9s and 8s, while a further 41 pupils achieved straight grades 9 - 7. These results break a number of pre- and post-pandemic records and are testament to the tremendous progress made by this cohort. At A level, 21% of grades awarded were at A* or equivalent, with 61% A*A and 88% A*- B. The vast majority of pupils immediately secured a place at one of their chosen universities, including Oxford and Cambridge applicants. Dominic Oliver, Head, commented: “I could not be prouder to be joining Oundle at a moment when pupils are achieving so impressively, not only in their exams but across the breadth of School life. That success owes much to the commitment of dedicated staff and the continued trust of families: I am eagerly looking forward to being part of this inspiring community. ” Adam Baragwanath, Deputy Head Academic, added: “Behind every single one of today’s 2094 grades lies a story of significant progress, support, care and, above all, unrelenting hard work from the entire staff body. These are exceptional results and I am looking forward to seeing this cohort continue to flourish in the Sixth...


- Published: 2025-08-14
- Modified: 2025-08-22
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/2025-a-level-examination-results/
- Categories: Academic

Oundle School is delighted to recognise the achievements of this year’s A level cohort in public examinations. Having made significant progress throughout the course of their Sixth Form studies, our 2025 leavers secured excellent results with 21% of all grades being awarded A* and 61% A*-A. The cohort also maintained the School’s consistently high results at the A*-B measure, matching the School’s record with 88%. Fifteen pupils achieved a minimum of three A* grades, while 70 pupils achieved straight A*/A grades. The vast majority of our pupils have successfully secured places at one of their chosen universities going on to study an array of degree subjects at prestigious universities in the UK and overseas. We eagerly anticipate further positive updates regarding the confirmation of additional university offers in the coming days.   Head, Sarah Kerr-Dineen, said, “This year’s leavers have secured excellent results, finishing their time at Oundle with A*–B grades among the very best in the School’s history. They now set out confidently on the next stage of their lives. This is a great source of pride to us all. ”


- Published: 2025-07-11
- Modified: 2025-07-11
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/2024-25-sports-report/
- Categories: Sports

It has been an excellent year of School sport, both in terms of fixtures and results, with a number of teams enjoying impressive playing records. Continued high rates of participation and overall enjoyment have also been notable. Analysis highlights the following average participation rates of pupils representing the School in competitive sport across the year: Third Form 97% | Fourth Form 95% | Fifth Form 90% | Lower Sixth 81% | Upper Sixth 85% Girls’ Hockey and Boys’ Rugby both fielded 22 teams across the Michaelmas Term, with the U16B and U15B hockey squads enjoying unbeaten seasons. The Gale Mile once again saw Houses compete with enthusiasm and camaraderie, run under a revised format in mid-September. Later that month, the 24-hour sponsored swim proved to be another successful event. The Lent Term was another action-packed ten weeks of sport. Oundle hosted both the County and Regional Netball Finals, alongside the Regional Fives Championships. The OO Sport Weekend was the biggest yet, with an increasing number of female teams participating. The School once again retained the Spragg Trophy, and the Purbrook Memorial Match was played to an exceptionally high level. The 24-hour sponsored row and the whole-school indoor rowing event were both joyful highlights. The term concluded with the Whole School Cross Country. The cross country squad also enjoyed representative success at both regional and national levels. Boys’ Hockey, Netball, and Girls’ Rugby all delivered notable achievements. The U15D, U14C, D, and E netball teams all remained unbeaten. Both Boys’ and...


- Published: 2025-07-02
- Modified: 2025-07-08
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/portrait-of-a-leader-sarah-kerr-dineen/
- Categories: School

To mark Sarah Kerr-Dineen’s retirement as Head of Oundle School, her portrait was unveiled at Speech Day. It will join the gallery of paintings of previous Headmasters in the Cecil Lewis Room, distinguished as a portrait of the first woman to lead the School since its founding in 1556. The commission to paint her portrait was accepted by Old Oundelian Joshua Waterhouse (Sidney 2007). Joshua said every portrait commission comes with some amount of pressure, but as an OO, the pressure felt personal. He remembers walking into the Cecil Lewis Room as a boy to sit his entrance exams, surrounded by the likenesses of the men who had previously led the School. “What an honour it is to have one of my own paintings now hanging in that room,” he said. The setting for the portrait was the School Chapel, a place that Sarah said has deep significance for her experience at School. Seated in William Laxton’s chair in the Chapel, Sarah strikes a pose that was at first unplanned. Joshua took hundreds of reference photographs, and initially settled on a pose where she was reclining slightly at an angle, almost reminiscent of Whistler. “Then I asked her, just quickly, to try leaning forward,” he said. “I told her we probably wouldn’t use it, but she did it so naturally, folding her hands in this really lovely way. ” The resulting pose conveys a warmth and attentiveness that captured Sarah’s manner: composed and approachable. Joshua said the portrait is not...


- Published: 2025-06-20
- Modified: 2025-06-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/engineering-a-more-inclusive-future/
- Categories: School

This year’s Oundle Lecture was delivered by Alice Kan (L 1997), a mechanical engineer. Her career path began after an Oundle teacher encouraged her to study engineering. After university she worked for AstraZeneca for thirteen years, and since then she and her husband (also an engineer) have launched their own business. Her role in the Covid-19 vaccine rollout prompted the Royal Academy of Engineering to name her as an inspirational role model and even commissioned a statue of her, the first of a living engineer, as a testament to her contributions and the profession’s role in society. She is now contributing to Sabin Vaccine Institute’s efforts to tackle two of the world’s deadliest diseases, Ebola and Marburg. Last year her team worked with the Rwandan government and WHO to deal with an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease. As part of a phase 2 open-label clinical trial, they delivered the vaccine within a week. Within nine days, the first people had been vaccinated. During the pandemic, she played a crucial role in manufacturing the first vials of the COVID-19 vaccine, for which she received an award for innovation from the Women’s Engineering Society. She described how, following an urgent government directive, her team was tasked with the seemingly impossible to set up a sterile, validated vaccine production line in just six weeks, a process that typically takes two years. What followed was a rollercoaster of urgency, collaboration, and absolute focus. She led the effort to batch produce the vaccine,...


- Published: 2025-05-16
- Modified: 2025-05-19
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/ccf-passing-out-parade-honours-dedication-and-achievement/
- Categories: School

The annual CCF Passing Out Parade, reviewed by Major General Tony Turner (N 1994), celebrated the achievements and dedication of the Contingent’s cadets. Featuring around half of the unit’s 420-strong membership, the parade marked the completion of recruit training for the Fourth Form and the final ceremonial appearance for Upper Sixth cadets, whose leadership has been instrumental in the CCF’s success this year. The parade featured the Marching Band and Drum Display, ceremonial marches, Inspection and music. ‘Highland Cathedral’ was played in memory of Air Commodore Andrew Hine, who died in April. Major General Turner delivered an address before the traditional March Past. In the prize-giving, top honours went to Cadet Chief Petty Officer Somerville-Cotton, awarded the Major David Dew Memorial Cup for commitment, and Cadet Flight Sergeant Honnor, who received the David Hicks Prize for leadership and service. The afternoon also featured displays of an impressive range of skills, including the Fire and Rescue, Adventure Training and Shooting contingents. The past year has seen a packed calendar of CCF training and events. Cadets took part in two Field Weekends in Portsmouth, Thetford, and the Peak District, benefitting from excellent weather. An Army Section team achieved a Gold Award at Exercise Combat Cadet, while the RAF Section entered the prestigious Air Squadron Trophy. The ski trip returned to the Swiss Alps, and Dryden and Wyatt House shared victory in the House March and Shoot competition. Musically, the CCF Band had a standout year, performing at Oundle’s Remembrance Sunday and marching...


- Published: 2025-05-09
- Modified: 2025-05-09
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-commemorates-80th-ve-day-with-stirring-community-celebration/
- Categories: School

Oundle School joined town residents to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a poignant afternoon of remembrance and celebration, organised by history teacher Ian Clark, who serves as the Mayor of Oundle. Oundle’s CCF Cadets escorted Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders Watson to St Peter’s Church, where the CCF Marching Band formed a traditional drumhead and the Royal British Legion and a CCF cadet laid a banner and a flag. Pupils laid floral bouquets. Mr Clark’s opening remarks set out the historical context of the commemoration: 270 Old Oundelians and Laxtonians died during the war. Vintage vehicles were the backdrop for a dance performance by Oundle pupils of Glenn Miller’s iconic “In the Mood”, and a rendition of “The White Cliffs of Dover” sung by pupils from Oundle Primary School, who made VE Day paper party hats for the occasion. At 3. 00pm, St Peter’s bell rang out as former history teacher Colin Pendrill delivered Winston Churchill’s historic VE Day speech. Simultaneously, the Union Flag was raised atop the Laxton School tower. The Royal British Legion laid a wreath at the drumhead, followed by Reverend Stephen Webster’s recitation of the 1945 thanksgiving prayer. The church bell tolled as the Lord-Lieutenant joined a convoy of vintage vehicles accompanied by the Marching Band to the War Memorial before heading to Abbott House for tea with residents, especially those who remembered VE Day. The afternoon was capped by a ceremony with the Mayor and community groups at Fletton Field. The Lord-Lieutenant...


- Published: 2025-04-26
- Modified: 2025-04-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/into-the-heart-of-innovation-in-silicon-valley/
- Categories: Trips

Over the Easter holidays, twelve pupils from the Computing department travelled to Silicon Valley, the global epicentre of technology and innovation. The trip combined industry insights, hands-on workshops, and cultural experiences, providing pupils with a first-hand look at pioneering companies and technologies. Throughout the week, they also connected with several Old Oundelians who are making their mark in the tech world. Day 1: From YouTube HQ to AI Conversations with History The first stop was YouTube headquarters, hosted by Matthew Thomas (OO), who gave pupils an insider's perspective on working at one of the world's largest tech platforms. Later that day, they visited Delphi. ai, a company creating AI-driven conversational clones of historical figures, where they met Tika Capon (OO), a 2023 trip alumnus who was interning there during his degree at Tufts University. After a thrilling ride in a self-driving Waymo taxi, the group toured Poseidon Aero to learn about their drone seaplane technology. The evening was spent at the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment (MADE), where pupils went down memory lane to play classic computer games. Day 2: A Journey Through Computing History Continuing the historical theme, the second day began with a visit to the Computer History Museum, home to a collection of artefacts documenting the evolution of technology. In the afternoon, pupils enjoyed an immersive virtual reality experience at SandboxVR, where they got a taste of how VR is reshaping entertainment and training. Day 3: Exploring San Francisco’s Past and Present On the third day...


- Published: 2025-04-01
- Modified: 2025-04-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/lent-term-sport/
- Categories: Sports

As the Lent Term concludes, now is an appropriate time to reflect on all that has been achieved, especially in sport. Whether it’s winning trophies, improving personal bests, or simply trying something new, success in sport this term has come in many forms. Oundle teams and pupils have been able to savour numerous successes and here are a few of the highlights: • The School’s third consecutive victory in the OO Multisport Weekend. • The senior golf squad reached the ISGA knockout cup Area Final. • In netball, there have been numerous unbeaten seasons in the U15Ds, U14Cs, Ds and Es, whilst the U14s, U16s and U18s squads all reached their respective regional finals. The U12s and U15s were crowned county champions. A promising start under new head of netball, Heidi Bray. • In boys hockey, the U16s enjoyed an excellent run in the National Knockout Cup reaching the Quarter Finals. Overall, the boys sides from U12s up to the 1st team remained unbeaten in 55% of their fixtures. • In football, the girls 1st team lost only one match whilst the boys U15As have set an impressive accomplishment of registering the best playing record all our U15 sides nationally. The seven sides have won 68% of their matches this term, despite disruption from the weather in early season. • Cricket has seen the girls U13s and U15s perform exceptionally well at their respective indoor county finals. • The boys U13s rugby 7s squad won the plate competition at the...


- Published: 2025-03-18
- Modified: 2025-03-19
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/musical-mastery-at-the-hepburn-festival/
- Categories: Arts

Over the past two weeks, the annual Hepburn Music Festival celebrated the School’s musical talent, hosting a staggering 554 separate performances in 51 different classes across eight venues with the assistance of seven accompanists. The Hepburn Competition is one of the largest musical events of the year, and is effectively a complete music festival with all instruments represented across all age groups, performing across all periods from late Renaissance, via baroque, classical, romantic to 20th century and all genres including jazz, rock, soul, music theatre and film scores. Thirteen professional musicians, including professors at the Royal College of Music and international performers, were invited to adjudicate the performances. For Sunday’s Finalist Recital, ten winners of advanced classes were selected for a final performance before an audience in the Great Hall. Musicians displayed the range of musicianship that characterises music at Oundle. Pupils’ mastery ranged from strings, woodwind, brass and voice to pipes and percussion. The Festival adjudicator, Peter Gritton, awarded the Music department’s most prestigious prizes to three performances that demonstrated the range of musical talent at School. The Hepburn Cup winner was Fourth Form pupil Kylia (K) who had won the Diploma Piano class. Her performance of Rondo Capriccioso Op. 14 by Felix Mendelssohn was described by the adjudicator as “extraordinary in its clarity and dexterity, and you brought out the elfin character brilliantly with such dynamic contrast”. Kylia’s triumph at the Hepburn comes just one week after having come second on harp at the Concours Francais de la...


- Published: 2025-03-17
- Modified: 2025-03-17
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-brian-booth-fund-for-biological-research/
- Categories: School

The School is proud to announce The Brian Booth Fund, which makes available grants to members of the Oundle School community who are undertaking research connected to biological sciences, with preferred applicants being current or recent leavers. Up to £10,000 is available annually to support relevant projects no matter how small or large the budget. The fund was made possible by the generosity of Anne Booth, the widow of Old Oundelian Brian Booth (Bramston 1945). Brian said that while at Oundle, he was inspired by the ornithologist James Fisher, who encouraged him to take an interest in natural history. James was the son of the headmaster Kenneth Fisher, and a colleague of naturalist and Old Oundelian, Sir Peter Scott. In his 2008 obituary, the Daily Telegraph described Brian as “an explorer and naturalist in the tradition of a vanished golden age of discovery”. His many intrepid expeditions included the discovery of a giant elk rock carving in Libya, the discovery of evidence of Neolithic cultures in Chad, the rediscovery of the Black Glass Wren in north-west Australia, and ornithological trips to Iceland where he spent a winter camping by a river in a hut that he built, studying Arctic bird life. He was still dog sledding and camping in the snow in Swedish Lapland in his late 70s. He died in 2008, aged 80. Applications for an award are encouraged to involve active, constructive participation in original research that involves field work, expeditions with tangible scientific aims, expeditions with aims...


- Published: 2025-03-07
- Modified: 2025-03-07
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/an-afternoon-of-shakespeare-at-the-stahl/
- Categories: Academic, Arts

Approaching Shakespeare’s plays through performance has become an established way at Oundle of introducing the dramatic aspects of the texts. Shakespeare Day gives every pupil in the Second Form the chance to shine on the stage of the Stahl Theatre in front of an appreciative audience of family and friends, and this year’s celebration of Shakespeare was as imaginative and impressive as ever. The afternoon was introduced by Will Shakespeare Save Us, a one act play presenting a comic mash-up of famous scenes and speeches from Shakespeare’s plays. Versions of three of the most popular plays, abridged by an English Department class teacher, were then performed by different classes. Across all four sets, the command of Shakespeare’s verse was assured, and the enthusiasm and enjoyment were evident in the pupils’ dramatic enactment of revelry, pathos, tragedy and, of course, sword play. It is clear there are plenty of keen actors in the Second Form. Class performances of Shakespeare began as a tradition in the nineteenth century when Headmaster Frederick Sanderson introduced a “dramatic recitation” of a different play staged every term in the Great Hall. By taking a turn on the stage, the less confident pupils would develop “quite unexpected abilities”, and by reciting and acting they would learn the language and meaning of Shakespeare. Will Shakespeare Save Us! Julius Caesar Macbeth Twelfth Night


- Published: 2025-02-11
- Modified: 2025-02-11
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oxbridge-offers-2025/
- Categories: Academic

In a year with fewer Oundelian applicants to Oxbridge courses than usual, the breadth of courses that pupils received offers for remains distinctive. Eight pupils received offers to read Biological Sciences, Chinese, Classics, Design, History, and History and Modern Languages (German). Four were successful applying to Cambridge, and four to Oxford, with one applicant receiving a Choral Award at Merton College. All are to be congratulated on the focus and dedication which went into their applications, with the whole-hearted support of their teachers and all at Oundle. Oxbridge Offers 2025


- Published: 2025-02-03
- Modified: 2025-02-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/focus-on-the-liberal-arts/
- Categories: Academic

The fourth Liberal Arts Essay Competition for Lower Sixth pupils attracted a strong field of thoughtful and rigorously researched responses. The essay titles aimed to facilitate the linking and development of overarching arguments between discrete areas of academic specialisms in the Sixth Form. The overall quality was high this year and the final decision took some careful thought. Approaches to the question about the treatment of outsiders, non-conformists and iconoclasts were predictably diverse and eclectic. The first-place winner was Rebecca (Sr), who connected Ovid's Tristia, Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, and Morrison's Beloved, arguing that the treatment of the outsider is hypocritical and self-serving, encompassing moral double standards, and contradictory behaviour by the outsiders themselves that warps how they are treated over time. Alina (D) and George (S) were joint second-place winners. Alina wrote about how Montesquieu's writings angered and were censored by the Catholic Church, but were later influential among monarchs and political leaders. George (S) evaluated how Aeschylus used the narrative and dialogue of his tragedy The Persians to portray Persia as a strange “other” simply because it lay to the East. He also wrote about Said's theory of Orientalism and how the divisions laid out between East and West in The Persians still impact society today. A Special Mention was awarded to Andrey (L) who explored how the samurai, the elite class of Japanese warriors, saw their social roles transformed in the 19th century, becoming outcasts in a system they had helped build and uphold for almost...


- Published: 2025-01-24
- Modified: 2025-01-28
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/team-v3nture-complete-worlds-toughest-row/
- Categories: Trips

Team V3nture have successfully completed “the world’s toughest row”: a 3000-mile unsupported race of endurance across the Atlantic, organised by the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge. The team arrived in Antigua earlier this week, crossing the finish line with a time of 40 days, 17 hours and 40 minutes, coming 1st in trios, 6th in men’s and 7th overall. The crew of three; Rob Cross, Rob Treasure and Charlie Newman, completed their Army training together at Sandhurst, and are the first serving military trio to have rowed an ocean, bonded by the desire to push themselves to their limits and make a positive difference whilst doing so. Reflecting on the challenge the team told us: "The most difficult part for us was the relentlessness; we rowed for two hours on and one hour off, with only four hours' of sleep at night, but it was a fascinating insight into what the human body is capable of. Starry skies were a constant, and regardless of the conditions on the ocean, we knew that we would always get the same incredible night skies. It helped to put everything into perspective and what really matters in life. " As well as the incredible feat of rowing across the Atlantic, the team have raised over £96,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, specifically for nurses delivering palliative care. Funds raised from the sale of their boat following the challenge will be donated their three regimental charities, the Welsh Guards, Royal Artillery and Rifles. The School was one...


- Published: 2024-12-11
- Modified: 2024-12-13
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-sunday-times-best-independent-schools/
- Categories: School

Oundle School has been awarded the title of "Independent Secondary School of the Year in the East Midlands 2025" in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. The guide features the country’s highest achieving schools across the regions. It celebrates not only the academic excellence of pupils, but the passion and dedication of staff and the imaginative and ambitious initiatives that result in top marks and prepare pupils for the 21st century. Sarah Kerr-Dineen said: “I am enormously proud of Oundle School and deeply grateful to everyone who makes it what it is, especially our pupils. Being recognised by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide is a wonderful acknowledgment of what a special place Oundle is. “The strong, trusting and mutually respectful relationships between staff and pupils here underpin a culture where every individual is inspired to achieve highly, and embrace the opportunities available to them, whatever their interests or passions. “A very important part of why we flourish as a school is also the beautiful, dynamic town with which we are intertwined and the friendships we have developed with other educational institutions locally and further afield. Our pupils always know they are part of something bigger than their everyday lives and look up and out to what lies beyond. ”


- Published: 2024-11-29
- Modified: 2024-11-29
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/promising-engineers-awarded-prestigious-scholarships/
- Categories: Academic

Five Oundle pupils have been awarded Arkwright Engineering Scholarships by the STEM education charity, The Smallpeice Trust. Sean (S), Ryan (Ldr), Georgia (D), Daniel (Sr) and Andy (B) were selected following an assessment which looked at their academic, practical and leadership skills in STEM through an examination and interview process that spanned two terms last year. The academic year 2024 saw a record total of 1532 applications submitted for the scholarship programme. Scholars received a financial award for the purchase of materials to complete a personal technical project or enhance curriculum projects. Successful applicants were also matched to a sponsoring organisation that can offer support with valuable hands-on experience, support for a curriculum project and a personal mentor who can help with studies and career planning. New for 2024, the Trust awarded a Virtual Arkwright Engineering Scholarship pathway for pupils who passed the rigorous application process but were unable to be matched to a sponsor for in-person mentorship and financial assistance. Instead, online mentors, Connect Days, enrichment resources and networking opportunities are scheduled. Georgia’s scholarship is sponsored by the Roger Raymond Charitable Trust. The project she presented in her application was a "kinetic energy roundabout" in which she built a 3D printed model of a playground roundabout that generated energy using a dynamo. She is currently working on a project using the CNC machines in the Patrick Engineering Centre, and is a member of the Greenpower Racing Team. She plans to apply for an engineering course at university. Daniel is...


- Published: 2024-11-19
- Modified: 2024-11-19
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/school-partnership-alliance-2024-conference/
- Categories: School

We were delighted to co-host the School Partnership Alliance Annual Conference, on Thursday 7 November, alongside the Thomas Deacon Academy and the OPEN Learning Partnership. The event, held in the Great Hall, celebrated collaborative efforts between local state and independent schools to support and improve educational outcomes for pupils and their communities. The conference welcomed 110 delegates from 82 educational organisations across the state and independent sectors. United by a shared commitment to strengthening educational partnerships, attendees engaged in meaningful discussions centred on advancing pupil outcomes through collaborative efforts amid an evolving educational landscape. The day featured keynote presentations from speakers, including Lee Barron, MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire, who spoke about the importance of education for all, and Marcus Shepherd from E-ACT, who offered valuable insights into impact of collaborative educational initiatives. Delegates also heard thought-provoking contributions from a pupil panel, who shared their experiences on how working together can change perspectives. The conference fostered an environment of knowledge-sharing, encouraging schools to collaborate and learn from one another to deliver powerful partnership programmes that benefit the children they educate and their communities. Gordon Montgomery, Head of Partnerships at Oundle said: “In today’s educational landscape, with challenges facing both the independent and state sectors, the power of local collaboration cannot be overstated. We were honoured to host the School Partnership Alliance Conference, bringing together leaders and experts who are deeply committed to this cause. ” The evening before the conference, we celebrated six years of collaborative working between schools...


- Published: 2024-11-15
- Modified: 2024-11-15
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/a-tyger-burns-bright-in-the-great-read/
- Categories: Academic

This year’s Great Read involved First and Second Form pupils who were given copies of Tyger by SF Said to read over the Half Term holiday. Pupils were asked to have photographs taken with their book over the holidays for a Great Read photo diary. Contributions were sent from across the world, from Oundle to Somerset and from New York to Nigeria, Spain and Japan. Some pupils took their books to great heights, some read them on the move. One pupil was able to photograph himself in the company of a real tiger. Back at School, the English department spent a week discussing the book’s themes, particularly its references to William Blake’s famous poem, while in the studios, the Art department planned and painted book covers. A scavenger hunt in the House gardens saw pupils racing to save paper tygers hiding in the undergrowth in exchange for a T cake reward in the Library. The highlight of the Great Read was an author visit by SF Said, who came to Oundle to talk to all the pupils. He explained the writing process of his first book Varjak Paw, which began with excruciatingly discouraging feedback. But he persevered through one messy writing draft after another – 17 in total – until he had an award-winning book. His writing still involves many drafts, but he explained that it’s no longer discouraging, it’s just part of the necessary creative process. He spent over thirty minutes taking questions from the pupils, who had no...


- Published: 2024-11-11
- Modified: 2024-11-12
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-shines-in-the-lord-mayors-parade/
- Categories: School

The Lord Mayor's Show is the oldest civic procession in the world dating back to the 13th century, celebrating the inauguration of the Lord Mayor with a vibrant procession through the City of London. The Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King (C 87), is the fifth Old Oundelian to hold this office. As the 696th Lord Mayor to be inaugurated, he invited his old school to join the celebrations in this year's procession through the City. The School's procession included 125 pupils, led by the marching band and followed by pupils from Laxton Junior School and Oundle, who carried flags representing each of the school's Houses. The centerpiece of their display was a float topped by a spectacular gold Griffin, which was a masterpiece months in the making, crafted through the collaboration of various school departments. The School crest, which features two griffins either side of the shield, provided the inspiration for the float theme. Spectators lined the streets of the City of London to watch the parade, which included 7000 participants, 250 horses and 150 floats. The event was broadcast live on the BBC, and coverage began with the presenter Mishal Husain introducing the show to the nation from Oundle's Griffin float. Planning for the parade began in the Summer Term, and involved close collaboration between pupils and staff in the Art department where graphic designs were devised, the Stahl Theatre where the Griffin was constructed and the Patrick Engineering Centre where the buggy was built. Leaving nothing to...


- Published: 2024-10-18
- Modified: 2024-10-18
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/field-investigations-bring-biology-to-life/
- Categories: Academic, Trips

The Upper Sixth Form residential biology field trip to Preston Montford Field Studies Centre was packed with investigations that allowed pupils to experience hands-on learning within the natural habitats of the Shropshire countryside. The trip began with a “Conservation Conflict” exercise that had pupils taking on roles as different landowning stakeholders, including those invested in conserving the local ecosystem and endangered flora and fauna, along with the local tribes and their customs, in conflict with those invested in mining and energy development. The next day, pupils set up grassland quadrats to sample plant diversity and abundance. This exercise provided valuable insights into the structure and health of grassland ecosystems. Pupils next participated in invertebrate pond dipping, where they collected and identified various aquatic invertebrates. This activity underscored the importance of freshwater habitats and the biodiversity they support. Both provided sufficient data to conduct statistical tests to test the various pupil hypotheses. One of the highlights was the woodlice capture-mark-release-recapture study. Woodlice were marked with non-toxic chalk pens and released. Six hours later they were recaptured to estimate the population size. This method taught pupils about population dynamics and the practical applications of ecological research. Another highlight was the night-time bat walk, where bat detectors were used to identify different species by their echolocation calls. This activity not only demonstrated the diversity of bat species, but also their crucial role in the ecosystem. The trip was a fantastic opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, fostering a deeper understanding of...


- Published: 2024-10-17
- Modified: 2024-10-17
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/in-memory-of-robin-hammond-1958-2024/
- Categories: School

In a ceremony held on the lawn of SciTec this week, staff and family gathered to commemorate the life of recently retired teacher Robin Hammond, who died in the summer. The Chaplain led the ceremony with a prayer and blessed the cherry tree that was planted in his memory. Robin was an inspirational teacher, a beloved tutor, a legend on the cricket pitch and a great colleague and friend to all. The Director of Sport, Laxton Housemaster and the Head of Science made heartfelt tributes to Robin’s long career as a coach, tutor and chemistry teacher: Robin’s pastoral career spanned a total of 34 years and 102 terms of unstinting dedication to the pastoral support of not only every pupil that he tutored, but every pupil he held any level of responsibility for. He was appointed Berrystead resident deputy in 1989, and was tutor there until 2006, when he transferred to Laxton House for the remainder of his career. Robin was unswervingly supportive to his tutees in all the right ways. Tutorials ran like clockwork and his tutees arrived on time, in the right place and almost always properly dressed. What followed then was meaningful conversation about them. Robin was all about the core of the children who were his tutees, what made them tick, he celebrated their successes with genuine pleasure, he got to the bottom of the real reasons why they got themselves into scrapes. It was no coincidence that Robin worked with more than his fair share...


- Published: 2024-10-03
- Modified: 2024-10-04
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-awarded-iie-green-accreditation-for-commitment-to-sustainability/
- Categories: School

We are pleased to announce that Oundle has achieved Green Accreditation with the national environmental accreditation scheme, iiE (Investors in the Environment), recognising our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action. This accolade highlights our success in significantly improving our sustainability performance through resource efficiency, biodiversity initiatives and a strengthened environmental management system. Our journey towards a more sustainable future is both challenging and rewarding, especially within the context of a large school community situated on an extensive site with numerous historic buildings, several of which are listed. Nevertheless, under the leadership of our Sustainability Team and with the collective efforts of staff and pupils, we have introduced a range of impactful initiatives. By working closely with iiE, we have adopted a structured approach, set clear goals and implemented targeted actions, embedding sustainable practices such as improved food waste management, sustainable procurement practices and active communication. Noted as a particular strength was pupil voice, particularly through our Green Team, which has inspired numerous environmental projects, exceeding the number required for Green Level status. Looking ahead, we remain focused on enhancing our sustainability efforts. A key priority is refining our data collection methods to support the development of our Net Zero roadmap. This includes using newly installed energy meters for more accurate data and conducting a staff travel survey to inform our Travel Plan. “This achievement highlights our commitment to embedding sustainability in all areas of school life,” said Paul Batterbury, a member of the team coordinating the initiative. “From...


- Published: 2024-10-02
- Modified: 2024-10-02
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/weaving-threads-in-a-new-exhibit-at-the-yarrow-gallery/
- Categories: Arts

The Yarrow Gallery is staging a new exhibition of GCSE and A level work exploring textiles as a media for exploration, curated by Upper Sixth Form pupil Bea (Sn). The opening night’s interactive Private View of Threads saw a diverse range of designs being worn by pupils, along with live projections. In the Art department, textiles have become a burgeoning interest. Pupils learn that textiles are more than just loose ends of “threads”. Textiles weave a web of cultural and vernacular history. They include the industries that are local to Northamptonshire as well as the traditions of cultures from Japan to Africa and Peru. As textiles has evolved beyond their original purposes of warmth and cultural identity, contemporary designers now use textiles as a form of sculpture, creating pieces that blur the lines between fashion and art. This exhibition highlights what many of our pupils have explored over the last couple of years, creating imagery that evokes forest scenes, myths, and royal regalia, and that encapsulates movement through flamenco, 60s consumerist culture, and the destruction of coral reefs. The show includes four interactive workstations, encouraging visitors to contribute to and become part of the Threads exhibition.


- Published: 2024-10-01
- Modified: 2024-10-01
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/24-hour-swim-for-the-royal-marsden/
- Categories: Sports

Although it was not a competitive match, the 24hr Swim for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity certainly had a winning outcome, with £5066 raised over the course of the event. Fourteen Upper Sixth Form pupils took on the challenge to swim 196km over the course of the event. It was not an easy target. Pupils swam in pairs, each completing between six and eight 30-minute windows of swimming. Each pupil gave their all, and with the help of our supportive school community, a huge total of 214km over 8582 lengths was achieved. Charlie Patton (Sn 02) and his young family were present at the start of the swim. He had been supported by the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity through his battle with lung cancer, and the family were deeply touched by the efforts made to facilitate the event, and the good will toward such an important and personal cause. The support the pupils received was fantastic. Supporters among staff and pupils, and even the 1st XV rugby team, accompanied the pupils alongside the charity swim lane, gave encouragement, and kept motivation levels high. Of special mention, Olivia (W) and Rupert (L) led on organising, and Alfie (C) took it upon himself to complete 800 lengths individually and keep the total ticking along through the early hours of the morning. Olivia (W), Freddie (F), David (F), Grace (Sr), Otillie (L), Ming (C), Eva (W), Fergus (C), Rupert (L), Alfie (C), Imogen (N), Jasi (L), Eliza (Sr), Ceris (Sr), Mark (C).


- Published: 2024-09-17
- Modified: 2024-09-17
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/school-begins-final-design-phase-for-mcmurray-house/
- Categories: School

Oundle School is delighted to announce that planning permission for McMurray House, a cornerstone of Project 24, has been approved. Work now begins on the final design phase, moving towards the start of construction in the next calendar year. As we look ahead to celebrating 35 years of co-education at Oundle in 2025, this flagship boarding House will stand as a proud statement of our position as one of the world’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. It also gives us the confidence and flexibility to adapt to the market changes that we anticipate over the coming years. This exciting development will bring girls’ boarding into the heart of Oundle by transforming the site of the former Oundle Primary School into a state-of-the-art, 60-bed boarding House for girls aged 13-18. Upon its completion, the New House community will relocate to McMurray House. Named after former Headmaster David McMurray, whose visionary leadership introduced co-education to Oundle, the House will provide a fitting tribute to him and the Governors who helped shape this legacy.


- Published: 2024-09-11
- Modified: 2024-09-12
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/pupils-hit-the-targets-at-bisley-competitions/
- Categories: School

Over two weeks in the summer, the Oundle Shooting Club had outstanding success in two national competitions at the National Shooting Centre, Bisley. Fourteen Cadets competed at the Schools Meeting against over 500 competitors from over thirty CCF schools. The cadets shot well, winning the Bermuda Trophy as a group, while six pupils won eleven engraved silver spoons between them for their individual success in three different shooting range competitions. Five of the pupils placed in the top one hundred competitors and remained in Bisley for the Imperial Meeting, an adult international event with entrants from all over the world, including Australasia, USA, Japan and many European countries. Adrian (Sch) achieved outstanding results in the King’s Prize, a fullbore target rifle competition that is the showcase of the Imperial Meeting, and is regarded as the most prestigious prize in the sport. In stage one, Adrian placed in the top 250 in a field of 700. In stage two, he dropped only two points over three distances, and qualified for the stage three final with 100 best competitors shooting at distances of 900 and 1000 yards. He was the first Oundle pupil to qualify for the final since 1985, and was one of less than ten Cadets to do so this year. He placed 60th overall, and was awarded the prize for top Cadet. The shooting competitions are only part of the experience at Bisley. The days begin at 6:30am with meals and shooting, and end with leisure activities, including sociable...


- Published: 2024-09-03
- Modified: 2024-09-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/three-pupils-recognised-by-orwell-competition-judges/
- Categories: Academic

In early July, three Oundle pupils were honoured for their outstanding joint success in the annual Orwell youth writing competition. Entrants were able to choose a variety of writing styles, including essays, imaginative stories, journalism or poems. This year they were asked to write about the theme of “home”, exploring challenging themes such as homelessness, national identity, conflict and migration. From an impressive range of entries from 815 young writers, readers chose a shortlist of 44 outstanding pieces of writing, which were then considered by a judging panel of Patience Agbabi, John Bernard, Charlie Higson, Vicky Spratt and Polly Toynbee. Maxine (N) was chosen as overall winner of Years 7, 8 and 9 for her epistolary story called “Drifting Pillars”. John Bernard said, “This short story stood out to me because of its emotional depth, each line weighted with a sense of loss, longing, and hope. ” Archie (L) was the runner up for Years 7, 8 and 9 with “MacDuff the Carrot”, which he described as “a comedy about an anthropomorphised, angry, Scottish carrot and his journey from a field to the plate. With many Scottish words and Macbeth references in it. ” The writer Charlie Higson wrote, “As someone who has worked a lot in comedy, I’m always on the lookout for a humorous take on a subject. This story was a funny and unexpected look at what home means... to a carrot. ” Noah (Sr) was shortlisted in Years 7, 8, 9 for his story called “The...


- Published: 2024-09-01
- Modified: 2024-09-01
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/osjo-tour-in-the-south-of-france/
- Categories: Arts, Trips

At the start of the summer holiday, 42 OSJO musicians loaded their many instruments into a coach for a three-centre concert tour in the south of France. OSJO has a long tradition of summer music tours to France, where its repertoire of jazz hits is particularly popular. Along with opportunities to perform before appreciative audiences, pupils and staff filled their days with the best of French culture, food, seaside entertainment and shopping. The first concert of two 45-minute sets was held in the bandstand in the lively historic centre of Sanary-sur-mer. The next day, after enjoying the port and beaches in Cassis and the famous lavender fields of Terre Ugo, the band performed an early evening concert at Place Verdun in the centre of Aix-en-Provence. Following a tour of Avignon markets and the Palaid des Papes, the final evening concert was held at the Cour de Campredon in Isle-sur-la Sorgue. On the long return journey home, they could not leave France without an overnight stop at Disneyland Paris where the final evening fireworks were a fitting conclusion to a triumphant music tour.


- Published: 2024-08-22
- Modified: 2024-09-13
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/2024-examination-results/
- Categories: Academic

We are delighted to recognise the excellent achievements of both our A level and (I)GCSE pupils, with impressive results across this year’s public examinations. At A level, the 2024 cohort has set a new benchmark of success. An impressive 29% of all grades awarded were A* or equivalent, with 67% at A*-A and 88% at A*-B. Notably, six pupils achieved four A* grades, while a further twenty-two earned a minimum of three A* grades. Overall, more than two-thirds of all grades were either A* or A, with 44% of pupils achieving straight A*/A grades. These results have enabled the vast majority of pupils to secure places at their chosen universities, including seventeen who have been accepted to Oxford and Cambridge. At (I)GCSE 30% of all grades awarded were grade 9, with 53% achieving either a grade 9 or 8 and 74% graded at 9-7. Remarkably, as with last year, grade 9 was the most common grade achieved by Oundle pupils, with the average grade standing at 7. 4. There were some standout individual performances, with eleven pupils achieving eleven straight grade 9s, amassing a total of 121 top grades and a further eighteen pupils attaining straight grade 9s and 8s. An additional forty pupils achieved straight grades 9-7. Sarah Kerr-Dineen commented: “I am immensely proud of the achievements of both our A Level and (I)GCSE pupils this year. These results reflect their hard work and enthusiasm for learning alongside the unwavering dedication of our outstanding staff. Our pupils have demonstrated not...


- Published: 2024-06-26
- Modified: 2024-06-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/making-connections-in-the-trivium-course/
- Categories: Academic

Thirty pupils from the Third Form Trivium course were selected to display their work at a Trivium Connections Project Evening in the Great Hall. Pupils had been asked to research ideas and issues, find links between two seemingly different concepts, make connections, write up their findings, and create and share a presentation. The pupils displayed originality and creativity, and clearly enjoyed themselves in the process. The projects displayed a hugely diverse range of interests. Some projects focused on current events. William (Sch) wrote a play in response to his research on the American Civil Rights movement and Russian disinformation about the Ukrainian war. Architecture was an impressive trend, with projects accompanied by fabricated models that demonstrated the potential for sustainability, homeless shelters or resilience to war. Issues about fashion are always popular. Investigations included Coco Chanel’s revolutionary style that redefined womanhood, an examination of different worldwide legislation that regulates fashion, and a comparison of historic and modern styles that included a hand-sewn 17th century style costume made from recycled tablecloth and curtain fabrics. Other projects looked at the art of Islamic calligraphy, Formula 1 racing events around the world and the influence of Freddie Mercury on music and AIDS. Interactive games were taken seriously and played with enthusiasm. Prizes were awarded to the projects that best fulfilled the purpose of creating connections. Third place was awarded to Harrison (Sr) who composed and recorded a song based on lyrics by Taylor Swift. Salwa (Sr) was award second place for her examination...


- Published: 2024-06-23
- Modified: 2024-06-23
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-lecture-2024-patrick-foster-sta-2005/
- Categories: Trips

At this year’s Oundle Lecture, the Lower Sixth Form met Old Oundelian Patrick Foster (StA 2005) who shared a very personal story, beginning with his life’s most traumatic experience. Just over six years ago he stood on the edge of a train platform thinking of doing the unthinkable: ending his life by suicide. He’d been battling mental health issues in secrecy for nearly 13 years, and had come to think there was no way to redeem the mistakes that he had made from his addiction to gambling. While at Oundle School, Patrick was a success and very happy. He was selected as a prefect, he was popular, he did not get into trouble, and neither his teachers nor parents worried about him. He did not have to deal with challenges or failures. He said he was given every opportunity in life one could possibly imagine. After school he spent a few years living his dream being paid to play cricket until he left professional sport to study at Durham University, where he also played first class cricket for the university. It was there, while on a night out with friends, that he was introduced to betting. A casual £2 on a roulette machine turned into £72 in a matter of seconds. Five hours later he had won a little bit more. That was the start. After university he had a successful job in finance and then spent seven years teaching in two leading schools, but what no one knew was...


- Published: 2024-06-17
- Modified: 2024-06-17
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/national-awards-for-excellence-in-science/
- Categories: Academic

Throughout the year, Oundle Science departments take advantage of the competitions and Olympiads that challenge and stretch pupils’ skills and knowledge and offer opportunities for pupils to express their enthusiasm for science. In 2024 pupils earned an impressive clutch of awards across all subjects. This year the Physics department entered pupils into different levels of the British Physics Olympiad across all age groups from the Upper Sixth Form to the First Form. At the top end of the school nine Upper Sixth pupils entered the BPhO Physics Challenge with six qualifying for the prestigious BPhO Round 1. In Round 1 these pupils achieved three gold awards representing the top 10% of all national entries. Sam (G) and Fred (F) achieved a Top Gold in the top 5% and qualified for Round 2. Both did exceptionally well on this incredibly challenging paper. Sam achieved a Gold award and along with twenty other pupils from across the country was invited to attend the residential training camp at Oxford University, from which the British team is selected for the international competition. Lower down the school there were a record number of pupils participating in and achieving gold awards in three different competitions. Out of 231 entries, 55 pupils scored in the top 8% nationally and achieved Gold awards. There were 111 Silver awards achieved. Special mention should go to Aston (B) who achieved a Gold award in the Intermediate Physics Challenge for the top Fifth Form pupils in the country. He also achieved...


- Published: 2024-06-14
- Modified: 2024-06-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/adventure-awards-2024/
- Categories: School

Every year, travel scholarships are awarded to pupils in the Lower Sixth Form to encourage a spirit of adventure, exploration and physical challenge. In 2024, four groups that involved fifteen pupils competed for an award, and made it through to the final interview stage of the process. Here, they presented their carefully researched plans with real enthusiasm to a committee of four members of the teaching staff and a new donor to the awards, Mr Dave Batley from Savvi Travel, Oundle. The latter is a family-run, travel agency located in Oundle and that has a close link to the school, having arranged tours and travel arrangements for a number of the school trips. This year’s applications for the Adventure Awards were of an impressively high standard. The committee were delighted to hear such a range of ideas and to see the inspiration, careful planning, research and ambition behind the plans. It was certainly the highest quality of groups, presentations and overall achievement in the application process that the committee have seen over the last fifteen years. The oldest and most prestigious award is the Dudgeon Venture Award and is specifically for activities of a physically demanding and adventurous nature. This is funded in memory of Patrick Dudgeon (StA 1938), who was captured by the Germans in the Second World War, and described by the German who interviewed him as “the bravest man he had ever met”. He was executed in 1943 by the Nazis. This award was won by Hana...


- Published: 2024-06-06
- Modified: 2024-06-06
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/in-commemoration-of-d-day-80th-anniversary/
- Categories: School

Operation Overlord was launched 80 years ago with the Normandy landings. Forty OOs and two members of Staff landed across the beaches in 1944, many on D Day. Fifteen OOs died during the Battle for Normandy; Arthur Whitten-Brown (D 1939) was killed on D Day itself. As a mark of respect by the School for those who served 80 years ago, and in remembrance of all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, the Union flag was flown above Cloisters throughout the day. In town, the Royal British Legion held a remembrance ceremony at 11am at the War Memorial with Johann (Sr) playing the Last Post at the minute’s silence. The town’s Oundle Yarn Bombers also commemorated the 80th anniversary as part of an ambitious knitted project called The Longest Yarn, which depicted 80 different scenes from D Day. The Oundle knitters recreated the capture of Pegasus Bridge, with Lord Lovat and his piper Bill Millin leading twenty soldiers. The figure of Piper Millin was knitted with yarn unravelled from his favourite jumper. The completed scene was sent to Notre Dame Cathedral in Carentan, where it joined the other displays created by knitters from Europe and the United States, and will remain on exhibit until 1 September. The exhibition will then tour England, with a stop in Peterborough.


- Published: 2024-05-23
- Modified: 2024-09-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/tes-boarding-school-of-the-year-shortlist/
- Categories: School

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious Tes Schools Awards in the category of Boarding School of the Year. The Tes Schools Awards recognise the very best schools from across the UK’s state and independent sectors. The shortlist was compiled by a panel of judges including school leaders, experts and education researchers. The objectivity, professionalism and high standards of the panel has established the Tes awards as one of the most respected awards within the industry. Head, Sarah Kerr-Dineen said, “It is wonderful to see Oundle shortlisted in the Boarding School of the Year category in the Tes Awards 2024. We have a long held belief that boarding and a boarding ethos offers unparalleled educational opportunities to our pupils, from the youngest to the oldest, whether they are boarders or day pupils. This nomination is a testament to our thriving, purposeful boarding community and the exceptional commitment of our staff body. "


- Published: 2024-05-23
- Modified: 2024-05-23
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/creative-collaboration-on-german-language-teaching/
- Categories: Academic

On Wednesday 21st May the German Department hosted a collaborative event with academics from King’s College London’s German department. Dr Sarah Bowden and her colleagues from KCL and also UCL have been researching the history of the Northumbrian medieval Saint St Oswald, whose incorrupt right arm was once a relic in Peterborough Cathedral. Their project explores how and why an early-medieval English king came to be so important in the medieval German Empire that his very name came to be inscribed into the landscape; why he is associated with a raven in vernacular legends and how this is manifested in liturgical settings. They will aim to uncover how Oswald’s presence in the German-speaking alps shaped the cultural landscape of alpine regions. Dr Bowden and her team are creating some German teaching resources for use with younger learners and several of our Third Form were joined by Year 9 pupils from King’s School (Peterborough), Hampton Gardens (Peterborough) and Oakham School to test out these new resources. Activities in mixed school groups included acting the story out, learning some key vocabulary and taking part in a running dictation. The writing of a love letter in German from the princess to St Oswald proved particularly popular. This event follows a teacher workshop held last term for German teachers in the area. A showcase pupil event at Peterborough Cathedral next month will conclude the project.


- Published: 2024-05-10
- Modified: 2024-05-13
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/laxton-junior-school-celebrates-50-year-milestone/
- Categories: School

Laxton Junior School celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala picnic on the May Bank Holiday. The event gathered past and present pupils, staff and parents on the school fields, accompanied by musical entertainment by current pupils and alumni at Oundle School. Former Headteachers Mr Mark Potter and Mr Sam Robertson returned to School and joined Mrs Lydia Waller to share stories of how LJS has flourished over the past half-century. Founded in September 1973 as an integral part of Oundle School, LJS has educated children aged 4-11 for over fifty years. There are now a number of parents with children at the school who were once pupils themselves. A highlight of the celebrations was a whole school exhibition of portraiture at the Yarrow Gallery that was reflective of its happy, close-knit community. Pupils spent months investigating the various ways portraiture is used to depict individuals, groups and historical periods. They studied artists known for their distinct style and drew inspiration to create their own portraits in a diverse range of displays. One class experimented with the matchstick figures made famous by Lowry, while another class used flora and fauna motifs from Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits. George Seurat’s pointillism was deployed with exacting technique. Use of mixed media was inspired by Chris Ofili’s dung paintings. There was a lot of experimentation with media and technique from collage to etching. Inspire Pro on iPads, stylus drawing, computer generated cartoons and a studio photography set-up introduced pupils to the creative potential of technology...


- Published: 2024-05-01
- Modified: 2024-05-02
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/may-day-madrigals-welcome-in-the-spring/
- Categories: Arts

The May Day morning began with a misty start and a promise of blue skies. To celebrate the day, Schola Cantorum climbed the steep ladder of the cloisters tower to sing a suite of nine madrigals to an audience assembled below. Amid birdsong and the bells of St Peter’s Church marking the hour, the choir began with a well-known favourite from the 13th century, “Summer is i-cumin in”. George (B) sang a solo in the Scottish song, “O My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose” by Robert Burns based on traditional sources. Other traditional madrigals included the sprightly “Now is the Month of Maying” and “My Bonny Lass She Smileth”, both 16th century songs by Thomas Morley. Also featured in the programme was a 21st century addition to the repertoire, “Madrigal”, an original composition by another Thomas (B), a Sixth Form music scholar. The tradition of May Morning Madrigals sung from the Oundle Cloisters tower began in 2002. A madrigal is a type of secular vocal music composition, written during the Renaissance and early Baroque eras. Throughout most of its history it has been polyphonic and unaccompanied by instruments. Watch Schola Cantorum perform "Fair Phyllis I saw sitting all alone" by John Farmer (17th century).


- Published: 2024-04-26
- Modified: 2024-04-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/epq-presentation-evening-stimulates-discussion-and-debate/
- Categories: Academic

After months of research, reading, writing 5000 words, reflecting and revising – not forgetting the precise formatting of lengthy bibliographies – over seventy pupils presented their work for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in a stimulating evening with their assessors, teachers and peers. Lower Sixth Formers at Oundle take an EPQ alongside studying for three A Levels. The qualification asks students to undertake a longer piece of research culminating in a dissertation style essay or the production of an artefact. It is regarded as excellent preparation for university. The projects reflected the pupils’ personal interests and passions with a huge range of topics and methodology. The pupils’ presentations displayed in the Great Hall drew a large audience and stirred conversations among their friends who gathered round to hear about their research. Some pupils explored highly technical problems. Rupert (L) investigated the role of epigenetics in cancer treatment; Favour (N) questioned the impact of hormones on IVF treatments. Computing and design skills were showcased by Christine (W) who created a 3D animation based on 90s fighter games, and by Aidan (Sc) who worked on 3D minimalist interior designs. Other pupils waded into highly contentious social issues and current events such as freedom of speech, Trump’s presidency, Putin’s Russia, Gaza, artificial intelligence and sportswashing. This year, many of the investigations had an historical focus, including studies of Herodotus, Heracles and the masculine ideal, Gascony in the late Middle Ages, Mussolini, Ancient Egypt, and the fall of Constantinople. The School’s last ISI Inspection...


- Published: 2024-04-22
- Modified: 2024-04-22
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/an-odyssey-of-culture-and-language-through-china/
- Categories: Trips

Over the Easter holidays, fourteen pupils travelled to China with the Head of Chinese and a history teacher for ten days of travel. The trip was organised as a language immersion experience, but it was also a great cultural insight into Chinese history and culture. Over ten days of travel and touring, the cities of both Shanghai and Beijing were thoroughly explored. During the four days we spent in Shanghai, various activities and learning opportunities were planned for us, including two days of Mandarin classes, an evening watching the ERA acrobatic and theatrical performance, a visit to the Pearl TV Tower, the propaganda museum and an evening cruise down the Huangpu River. There were also multiple opportunities to shop, including the Yu yuan bazaar and The Bund. We had many opportunities to try Shanghai’s unique array of dishes, including hotpot, xiao long bao, and other delicacies. After Shanghai, we had a memorable stop in Hangzhou, where we walked by the west lake, and stopped for lunch for a local favourite - braised pork with an assortment of side dishes. We then attempted to make tea using leaves picked from the fields we had explored earlier during the day. We took a high-speed train to Beijing, the second part of our adventure. Here, we visited Aidi International School and spent the day with other GCSE students from Beijing. The following day we walked along The Great Wall where we enjoyed spectacular views, and tobogganed down after our exhausting climb. Dinner of...


- Published: 2024-04-18
- Modified: 2024-04-18
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-spirit-of-america-in-washington-dc/
- Categories: Trips

Our first day in Washington DC greeted us with near biblical rain, but it was our clothes and not spirits that were dampened by the weather. Welcome relief came in the form of "three wheeler dealers” flogging umbrellas for $10. We headed first to the National Archives Museum to begin our immersion in US political history. The Archive was a treasure trove of the country's most important documents, and a foundation for our history and politics courses. Under the soaring Rotunda we absorbed the historical significance of documents such as the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. At the Capitol we were shown the original entrance to the building, including details of the 1814 burning of the Capitol by British forces. We also saw the original Supreme Court chamber, an intimate yet ornate setting, before moving into the magnificent Capitol Rotunda populated by statues and artworks depicting the progression of America through its history. A trip to the Capitol One Arena to see the Washington Wizards take on the Toronto Raptors was an enjoyable evening, and a first experience of American sports for many of us. At breakfast the next morning, embracing an American appetite, we packed ourselves full of carbs for our journey to Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, where we saw the farm, the sixteen-sided barn, the slave quarters and Washington's tomb. A favourite feature of the house was his study where he kept a chair fitted with a wooden panel that...


- Published: 2024-04-17
- Modified: 2024-04-17
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/appointment-of-new-head-from-september-2025/
- Categories: School

We are delighted to announce that Mr Dominic Oliver has been appointed as the Head of Oundle School from September 2025. Dominic was the outstanding candidate from an extremely strong field of applicants and brings with him a wealth of strategic leadership and boarding experience.  Dominic has been Head Master of Lancing College, a co-educational boarding and day school in West Sussex, since 2014. Before joining the Lancing Family of Schools, he spent four years as Managing Head of Bedales School, prior to which he was Head of English and Head of Academic Development at Malvern College. He holds an MPhil in English from St Peter’s College Oxford, where he became a Lecturer and member of the University of Oxford English Faculty, with a specialism in Shakespeare. He is married to Lydia and together they have two children, both of whom are now undergraduates at university.  As he now prepares to lead Oundle into the next decade, Dominic shared these reflections on his appointment: “Oundle is a byword for all that is excellent in boarding education. I have long been an admirer of the School and it is a huge honour to be selected to take up the role of Head from September 2025. Oundle’s special combination of determined aspiration, the warmth of its community and complete commitment to enabling each pupil to thrive is an exhilarating prospect. I am delighted that I have been given the opportunity to lead the school into its next phase. ”  We are looking...


- Published: 2024-03-27
- Modified: 2024-04-17
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/sports-round-up-lent-term-2024/
- Categories: Trips

We have reached the end of a very busy Lent Term; at times made miserable by wind and rain, but still full of action and competition. There has been an abundance of matches, victories, participation and successes culminating in the Whole School Cross Country – an enjoyable mudfest in the school calendar. There has been plenty to savour and celebrate, including the School’s second consecutive victory in the OO Multisport Weekend at the start of March. This was the biggest and best attended event to date. Netball In netball, Oundle again hosted the England Netball National School Finals and showcased all that is good about the school. A total of 25 teams have represented the School with the U15As and U13As both winning their respective county cup competitions. A special mention to the U14C, Ds and Es who all remained unbeaten. Overall, almost 200 matches have been played with a 65% win ratio in what was Mrs Burnham’s final term as Head of Netball. In the First and Second Form, there have been almost 45 matches played with a win percentage of just under 60%. We have six pupils currently training in the Loughborough Lightening academy pathway. Hockey In boys hockey, the U14Bs and U14Ds both enjoyed unbeaten seasons whilst the 1st XI recorded a 60% win ratio and enjoyed an excellent run in the School National Knockout Cup. At the end of the Michaelmas Term, the 1st XI and U16A Girls squads reached the third round of the National...


- Published: 2024-03-14
- Modified: 2024-03-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/the-challenge-of-trekking-to-extreme-heights/
- Categories: School

When Fourth Former Tarannum (Sr) and her family decided to fund raise for Galaxy Gurukul, a new school for underprivileged children in Kolkata, India, they did not settle for an easy challenge. They opted to complete a fourteen-day trek to the Mount Everest Base Camp, covering 135 kms at 18,000 feet above sea level. The challenge began with months of preparation with a sports coach that included hiking, and climbing mountains in Wales for Tarannum, her ten-year-old brother at Laxton Junior School, and her parents. Despite their intense preparations, nothing could have prepared them for the actual physical strain of hiking over rough terrain at that altitude, and enduring extreme cold. The higher they went, the lower their oxygen levels dropped, as well as their appetites, making it difficult to balance the need to maintain calories to sustain their energy. Along the way, they spent the nights in local tea houses with outdoor toilets, unheated bedrooms and no running water for washing, in temperatures reaching minus fifteen degrees Celsius. Their evening’s accommodation does not sound like much to look forward to, but reaching the end of each day’s trek reinforced Tarannum with a sense of accomplishment and the motivation to keep going. The family faced a crisis at Lobuche, just six kilometres from the Base Camp when Tarannum’s mother’s oxygen levels dropped critically, and it was decided to medically evacuate her by helicopter to Kathmandu. Knowing she would be well taken care off, the rest of the family carried on...


- Published: 2024-03-13
- Modified: 2024-03-13
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/pupil-entrepreneurs-launch-business-venture/
- Categories: School

In a display of business acumen and innovative thinking, a group of six ambitious Fifth Form pupils have embarked on an exciting journey into the world of entrepreneurship. The team, known as Schoolvenirs, are participating in the Peter Jones Foundation's enterprise challenge, a prestigious competition designed to inspire young people to launch their own business ventures and strive for profit maximisation, all while gaining invaluable real-world experience in brand building. Their product line includes distinctive souvenirs that encapsulate the essence of Oundle. It includes creatively designed coasters, candlesticks and magnets that cleverly repurpose used School and sports equipment. These items are not only locally produced but also embody a sustainable ethos by giving a second life to materials that would otherwise be discarded. The production process behind these inventive souvenirs involves the skilled use of laser cutters and engraving tools. A huge thank you goes to the team at the Patrick Engineering Centre – home to Oundle’s Design, Engineering and Technology department – who have supported the pupils beyond classroom hours to develop and create such high-quality products. Alex, one of the Schoolvenirs team members, said, “The competition is about much more than just winning. We are keen to immerse ourselves in the intricacies of running a successful business, selling with a particular focus on mastering key skills such as marketing, communication, and leadership. ” In their effort to engage with the community and promote their innovative products, the team are taking a proactive approach to sales and will be...


- Published: 2024-03-07
- Modified: 2024-03-07
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/science-essay-prize-winners/
- Categories: Academic

The Science Essay Prize is an opportunity for Oundelians across the School to follow their curiosity within any area of the sciences. Pupils are challenged to write an essay on a topic they find fascinating. Dozens of pupils enter every year, submitting essays about enormously varied subjects. They receive no direct help from their teachers other than a nudge towards something they might find interesting, and they complete the essays entirely in their own time. Many pupils enter the competition every year. There are prizes to win, but most write an essay because they just want to know more about the world around them, and because they find the pursuit a reward in itself. This year's winners in the different age bands are: Phea (Sco 1) - "Synthetic Fuels: are they a good alternative to fossil fuels? " Beatrice (Sr 3) - "Are frozen frogs the key to eternal life? " Joanna (Sr 4) - "How to build an organ. " Alex (G 5) - "Can Leukaemia ever be cured? " Grace (W 5) - "To what extent was the Toxoplasma Gondii protozoan responsible for the development of the world as we know it? " Jasi (W L6) - "Does the internet make us more or less intelligent? " Six pupils were Highly Commended: Calum (Sco 2), William (Sco 1), Francis (StA 3), Edward (Sr 4), Rupert (L L6), Joseph (Sr L6). The essays will be published in a book for distribution.


- Published: 2024-03-06
- Modified: 2024-03-07
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/swim-clubs-winning-streak-in-competition/
- Categories: Sports

The Oundle Swim Club had a busy and successful week, beginning with the annual Whitgift School Invitation Gala. Following on from last year’s success, the boys squad won the Invitation Swimming Trophy for the second year in a row. Julian (C) Captain, Ethan (Ldr), Alfie (C), Alex (Sc) placed 1st in five of their six races, including three individuals and two relays, and won the competition by 31 points. The girls squad also had a very strong performance, placing 2nd in three of their races, including a relay. Then a few days later, the club travelled to Stratford to compete in the National Bath and Otter Cup at the London Aquatic Centre, home to the 2012 Olympic Games. Continuing their great run, the boys reached the final of the 100m Front Crawl relay and finished a notable 7th place. They then qualified for the Medley relay final and finished a superb fourth place. The girls came 16th in the Freestyle relay in which over seventy schools compete, achieving three personal bests in the Freestyle and a further three personal bests in the Medley relay, breaking both school relay records to cap a fine day of racing.


- Published: 2024-03-04
- Modified: 2024-03-04
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/half-term-trips-for-history-culture-and-language-immersion/
- Categories: Trips

Preparation for school trips is meticulous. The depth of the knowledge shared by department staff, the local contacts made, the quality of the tours to the well known highlights and lesser known corners of their destinations, is unrivalled. Sharing the experience with friends and teachers is never to be forgotten. This past Half Term, three departments took pupils to three different major European destinations. The weather could not have been more enviable for the Spanish department trip to Vejer de la Frontera, near Cádiz in the south of Spain for an eight-day language exchange. In the mornings, the Sixth Form pupils did work experience at shops, schools and businesses, whilst GCSE pupils had Spanish lessons. In the afternoons all the pupils joined up for a range of activities. Pupils loved the surfing, bike riding, donkey riding and the carnival in Cádiz. In the evenings, pupils went in pairs to visit Spanish family hosts for three hours, where they were warmly welcomed, well fed, and given lots of opportunities to practice their Spanish in a true immersive experience. The department also made a new link with a local school this year, which they will take advantage of during their next visit. The cosmopolitan city of Berlin was the destination for a group of Sixth Form German pupils whose mission was to find out what makes contemporary German society tick. After a day of orientating themselves with sightseeing and shopping at a flea market in the hip area of Freidrichshain, they began...


- Published: 2024-03-01
- Modified: 2024-03-07
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/old-oundelians-return-at-the-front-of-the-class/
- Categories: Academic

Two Old Oundelians returned to lecture halls and the classroom this week. Although they work within two different disciplines, their theme of how networks allow people to communicate and societies to develop and thrive was a common focus of their talks to the Sixth Form. Professor Andrew Pettegree (L 1975) has been generous with his time on many occasions. He returned to Oundle this week for a talk about The Book at War. His earlier academic career focused on the European Reformation. With that period as a starting point, he has since written ten books about the history of communication and the history of the book. For his History Society talk he drew upon the place of the book in the history of warfare. Using a cast of ordinary people, he tracked their experience with books during wartimes: the publishers who adapted to paper shortages, censorship and the launch of cheap paperbacks; librarians who laboured to preserve collections but also kept resources available; active troops whose morale needed boosting; prisoners of war who had hours of time to read; civilian readers busy with the new demands of the home front. During wartimes, books and libraries are considered legitimate targets or acceptable casualties of bombing campaigns, and over many years, millions have been destroyed or plundered during wars. But the essential nature of published material remains indefatigable, and technology means that books can always be produced in even far greater numbers to continue communicating ideas down through the ages. The next...


- Published: 2024-01-29
- Modified: 2024-01-29
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/cyber-girls-prepare-for-the-digital-age/
- Categories: Academic

Seventy-five girls from four area secondary schools gathered at Oundle to attend a day-long technology initiative organised by Cyber Girls First to promote careers in cybersecurity, coding and technology. Led by founder Pat Ryan CBE, a team of technologists from JP Morgan, Cisco Systems, Colt Technology and The Security Company talked about their careers progression, the rewarding nature of their work and the employment opportunities for women in the field. With activities throughout the day, the girls enjoyed testing their cyber skills in cracking codes, robotics, security and hacking games, and had the opportunity for round-table discussions with the industry experts. After a career as an economist and management consultant, Pat Ryan CBE founded Cyber Girls First ten years ago to inspire girls to consider careers in technology to help to meet the UK's growing need for skilled workers in a field where women currently make up just 17%. The event was organised by the Oundle, Peterborough and East Northants (OPEN) Learning Partnership, involving pupils from Kettering Buccleuch Academy, Thomas Deacon Academy, Prince William School and Oundle School.


- Published: 2024-01-26
- Modified: 2024-01-29
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oxbridge-success-2024/
- Categories: Academic

Congratulations to eighteen current Oundle pupils who have received offers of places at Oxford and Cambridge in this year’s round of applications. Ten were successful applying for Arts and Humanities subjects, and eight for Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering; eleven pupils are holding offers at Oxford, and seven at Cambridge. All our Oxbridge applicants deserve to be commended for the academic focus, dedication, and commitment they showed throughout this demanding process. They are a credit to all those who have inspired and supported them. Oxbridge 2024


- Published: 2024-01-25
- Modified: 2024-01-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/it-is-all-about-history-with-dominic-sandbrook/
- Categories: Academic

The Rest is History podcast is downloaded more than six million times a month, and its presenters sell out live shows in New York and Australia. So, there was excited anticipation when one of the podcasting duo, historian Dominic Sandbrook accepted an invitation from Oundle’s History Society. The evening was organised in a Question Time format, and with his characteristic blend of humour and erudition, Sandbrook fielded questions about historiography, diversity in the curriculum, counterfactuals and historical misconceptions (the disappointing reality that the Vikings did not wear horned helmets). There was no shortage of follow-on questions from pupils of all ages, extending the session well past the hour mark. His podcast with Tom Holland now spans 411 episodes covering diverse subjects from the life of Jesus and Pompeii, to the American Civil War, Rasputin, Nazism and the rise of Putin. Sandbrook said he aims to engage listeners with exciting historical stories that are satisfyingly informative and accessible, and which crucially do not moralise about or “disapprove” of the past, which he said would be just “boring”. He said a significant misconception about our understanding of history is that people in the past thought as we do, but the past is much stranger and more unsettling than we often imagine. The Romans were not “just like us but wearing togas”. He emphasised that people’s assumptions and values were completely different, making it a challenge to approach the past objectively, on its own terms. He does not think that the study of...


- Published: 2024-01-23
- Modified: 2024-01-23
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/critical-thinking-in-the-liberal-arts-tradition/
- Categories: Academic

This year’s Liberal Arts Essay Competition for Lower Sixth pupils attracted a strong field of entries that showcased pupils’ ability to think critically and creatively. In the spirit of the liberal arts tradition, pupils were asked to connect diverse ideas and themes across the humanities, the arts and the sciences, exploring the impact of historical events on contemporary society and delving into the nuances of philosophical concepts. In advance of their own research and writing, pupils attended a talk by the Head of English that sought to offer possible angles from which to frame the questions: • ‘The truth is that truth has always been a contested idea. ’ (Salman Rushdie) Explore the implications of this quotation within your sphere(s) of interest. • Explore the representation of gender politics or gender-related questions in your sphere(s) of interest. The quality of submissions was high, and the final decision by the adjudicators took some careful thought. The winner of the 2023-24 prize was Sophie (Sn), followed by Ralph (StA) in second place and Oviya (L) in third.


- Published: 2024-01-17
- Modified: 2024-01-18
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/smashing-the-24-hour-indoor-rowing-thames-challenge/
- Categories: Sports

Lower Sixth Form senior rowers completed an epic charity challenge over the weekend and raised funds for the Down’s Syndrome Association. Joshua (L) and Abbey (N) were the driving force behind this year’s initiative, along with the support of their crew mates. The challenge was for the team to collectively indoor row the length of the River Thames in a continuous 24 hours, a distance of 346 km. Despite the area reserved for sleeping, there was not much opportunity for rest. Fortified by a banquet of energy boosting snacks, the crew took turns to row in ten-minute shifts and helped each other to stay energised and motivated throughout the night. British Rowing athlete and coach, Old Oundelian James Robson (Ldr 2012) joined them on a video call during the row to support them. In 2001, he broke the British record for the half marathon on the Concept 2 indoor rower. During the final ten-minute shift of the 24-hour marathon, they reached their goal and rowed on to finish at 348. 2 km. Guest rowers William and Joseph met the crew at the end and helped to push them over the finish line. Including the addition of Gift Aid, the pupils raised £5421, smashing their target by over 150%. With contributions from Henry (L).


- Published: 2024-01-09
- Modified: 2024-01-09
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/swansea-and-oundle-create-east-midlands-engineering-hub/
- Categories: School

Swansea University and Oundle School have announced a new strand of their long-running partnership: the formation of an Engineering Outreach Hub in the East Midlands, commencing this academic year. The Hub will provide engineering opportunities for school children across the region, helping inspire the next generation of young British engineers. From hands-on workshops, links with local industry, specific women in engineering events and STEM challenges, the opportunities will enable children of all ages and backgrounds to gain an insight into the multi-faceted world of engineering. Oundle already works alongside several state sector schools as part of the Oundle, Peterborough and East Northants (OPEN) Learning Partnership, which provides academic opportunity for over 12,000 pupils each year. The formation of this Hub seeks to create more opportunities for children across the East Midlands to benefit from its facilities and specialist staff, in particular the Patrick Engineering Centre. It is home to state-of-the-art machining and CNC machining technologies, the most advanced set of rapid prototyping machines in any school in the world. Features include Direct Metal Printing, Polyjet 3D printing, UV Resin Technologies, Siemens controlled 5-axis CNC Milling, composite fabrication equipment, materials testing equipment and commercial grade 3D scanning. This investment of expertise from Swansea is part of the ever-increasing range of opportunities the School seeks to offer to the young people in the region. The up-to-date knowledge of low carbon technology, manufacturing techniques and many other fields of research at the Swansea Engineering Faculty will add a great deal to what can...


- Published: 2023-12-14
- Modified: 2023-12-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/sports-round-up-michaelmas-2023/
- Categories: Sports

It has been wonderfully busy and exhilarating term of Oundle sport. We have witnessed a comprehensive sports programme which has enlivened weekday and Saturday afternoons with notable team and individual achievements. The U16B and U15C girls hockey squads finished their seasons unbeaten. The U15C squad continued on from being unbeaten as an U14 squad, and did not concede a goal this season. The girls 1st XI won nine of their fixtures with a successful cup run, winning sixty percent of their matches. The 4th XV, U14B and U14C boys rugby squads all remained unbeaten. The 1st XV has enjoyed its most successful season for almost ten years with a sixty-five percent win rate. A specific mention to the U15A boys rugby group for a strong season winning seventy-five percent of their games. They have their National Schools Knockout competition quarter final to look forward to in February. The following have all enjoyed international recognition: Sophie (Sn) England U18 hockey; Billy (F) England U18 rugby; Joseph (Sr) GB pentathlon Laster Run; John (Ldr) Scotland U15 cricket. The boys senior swim squads performed well in their ESSA Finals in Birmingham, coming eleventh fastest in the country for the medley relay, breaking the school record, as well as breaking the school record in the freestyle relay by eight seconds. The club also completed another successful 24-hour swimathon and raised over £2,500 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. U14, U16 and U19 netball squads have all reached the regional finals to be held in Oundle...


- Published: 2023-12-03
- Modified: 2024-12-04
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/bioart-with-anna-dumitriu/
- Categories: Arts

Visitors to the Private View of the Yarrow Gallery’s exhibition, BioArt Knowledge: A Solo Exhibition by Anna Dumitriu, entered the gallery through mesmerising full-scale building projections that presaged the exhibition’s innovative displays exploring the relationship between science and biomedicine. The series of digital projections featured her projects, “Susceptible”, based on research into tuberculosis bacteria, and “Precious Cells”, exploring the use of human embryos in scientific research. Anna Dumitriu is an award-winning British artist who works with BioArt, sculpture, installation, and digital media to explore our relationship to infectious diseases, synthetic biology, and robotics. Her work is based on research and collaboration with UK and European scientific societies and university departments, and has been exhibited internationally. Pupils at Oundle and at schools in the region took advantage of the opportunities to meet Anna and other collaborators to learn, discuss and respond to the exhibition. Anna was in residence at Oundle for the opening, and over two days led workshops in the Art department for GCSE and A level pupils at Oundle and local secondary schools. The Upper Sixth Form learned about her body of work in more detail during her talk as part of the Lecture Series. Later in the Term, visits by the Biology and Psychology departments prompted pupils to think about topics related to the intersection of science and art, such as the neuroscience of aesthetics and the psychology of perception. In the final week, Imperial College, in collaboration with the Royal College of Art, brought its art and...


- Published: 2023-11-28
- Modified: 2023-12-12
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/celebrating-the-chapels-centenary/
- Categories: School

The School gathered in November for a sung Eucharist to mark the centenary of the consecration of the Oundle Memorial Chapel. Dr Nicholas Sagovsky (B 1966), former Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey, delivered the sermon. Plans for a memorial to commemorate the fallen of the First World War were first discussed by parents and Old Oundelians in 1917. The Headmaster F W Sanderson proposed a permanent chapel to replace the “Tin Tabernacle” that had been hastily built in 1901 to accommodate School services. Arthur Blomfield, who had been responsible for the design of the Great Hall and the Adamson Centre, was assigned to design the building. At Sanderson’s insistence, an ambulatory behind the altar was added to house the memorials of the fallen Old Boys. Sanderson died in 1922 before the foundation stone was laid, and his ashes were placed in the niche behind the altar when the Chapel was consecrated by the Bishop of Peterborough on 22 November 1923. The Chapel was dedicated to St Anthony of Egypt, patron saint of the Grocers’ Company. Over the years, many members of the wider Oundle community have contributed to the furnishing and equipping of the chapel interior with both large and small gifts, often in memory of family members. The Sanderson Memorial Fund installed the first stained glass in the east window (later removed to the south side). Starting in 1924, the oak chairs were given by pupils when they left school and inscribed with their names. Small gifts of embroidered...


- Published: 2023-11-20
- Modified: 2023-11-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/cultural-immersion-on-half-term-trips/
- Categories: Trips

Greece During Half Term, thirty Classics pupils were lucky enough to visit various archaeological sites throughout Greece, accompanied by our teachers. Although there was an early start on Sunday morning, we were excited to visit Thorikos and Sounion after landing, exploring the Temple of Poseidon and an ancient theatre in remarkably good condition, where we received a detailed description of the area’s history from Mrs James. We enjoyed walking around the sites in the warm weather, and had the first glimpse of the Acropolis from the hotel after a relaxing supper. The next day was spent walking through Athens, seeing the agora and climbing Pnyx Hill. It was a special experience to walk around Delphi, where the remains of many treasuries, temples, and the running track could be seen. The view down the Pleistos River Valley was one that will not be forgotten any time soon. The following day offered a lot of activities, with the original Olympic Village, the temple where one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World once stood, and finally enjoying a walk along the beach in Tolo. Next on the itinerary was the ancient sanctuary and theatre of Epidavros, and a viewing of the only surviving piece of Mycenaean sculpture, the Lion Gate. Finally, we returned to Athens, climbing up to the Acropolis and learning about the Parthenon, surrounded by other visitors who also stopped to listen to Mrs James. It was a fascinating trip. We promised ourselves that we would visit again. by...


- Published: 2023-11-13
- Modified: 2023-11-16
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/fashion-show-in-support-of-rainforest-alliance/
- Categories: School

This year’s Charity Fashion Show was an organisational and fundraising success in aid of the Rainforest Alliance. It was also a great night of fun entertainment. The show was organised by Sixth Formers Georgina (N), Isla (D), Scarlett (D) and Georgia (W), and featured 34 pupil models strutting the runway across three different sets. The choreography included five pairs of siblings taking a spin together, including twins in matching outfits. There was also a special appearance from Ms Rees and Mr Bradnam who stripped off their lab coats to reveal superhero alter egos. Between the catwalks there were musical performances by Angus (S) and Flora (D), who played “Look At Us Now”, and Jenny (K) and Cici (W) who performed a Lana del Ray song. Indispensable technical support was provided by Rory (B), Hector (StA) and India (N) who handled the live-mixing, sound and lighting. Fashion looks included a range of styles from cottage-core and indie casual to sports leisure and gender-fluidity, and were assembled by the girls with donations from Goldrush Vintage, which has a warehouse locally, and Babble & Goose, Toms Trunks, Studio Sevens and Morelli, as well as clothes from their own wardrobes. The show raised £4580 for the Rainforest Alliance which operates in more than 70 countries with a focus on the environment and human rights; a popular, preferred issue to support by pupils across the School.


- Published: 2023-11-12
- Modified: 2023-11-12
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-family-sponsors-extreme-race-challenge/
- Categories: School

It’s called “the world’s toughest row”: a 3000-mile unsupported race of endurance from the Canary Islands to Antigua and Barbuda, organised by the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge. Thanks to generous sponsorship donated by an OO family under the name of Oundle School, the School is now one of the partners supporting Team V3nture, a team of three men who will join the Talisker race across the Atlantic in December 2024. Rob Cross, Rob Treasure and Charlie Newman completed their Army training together at Sandhurst, and at the ages of 27 hope to become the first serving military trio to row an ocean over a period of at least 35 days. Their preparation and training began last year for an extreme endurance test that will challenge their athleticism, strength, mental equilibrium and their friendship. They will be expected to deal with weather currents, boat maintenance, sleep deprivation, sea sickness, and eating and drinking vast quantities of calories to maintain energy levels, all whilst sharing an 8. 5m boat. Their boat is called “Stephen”, in memory of Rob Treasure's father who died in 2021 from pancreatic cancer. Sponsorship of Team V3nture will go to Macmillan Cancer Support and their three regimental charities, the Welsh Guards, Royal Artillery and Rifles. The OO family that have sponsored the Team V3nture challenge in Oundle’s name was inspired by the education that their three children received at Laxton Junior School and Oundle School over a combined 45 years. They said: “Our experience at both schools has...


- Published: 2023-11-10
- Modified: 2023-11-16
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/malaysia-and-thailand-music-tour/
- Categories: Arts, Trips

The Malaysia-Thailand Music Tour over Half Term celebrated Oundle’s unique historic ties with schools and Old Oundelians in Southeast Asia over many decades. Drawing upon established links, the tour brought together past, current and potential future pupils of Oundle in a programme of first-class performances. Forty musicians and singers from the School’s orchestras and choirs were joined by two OO musicians and accompanied by six members of staff, led by Angus Gibbon, along with the Head, her husband, and the new Director of Development and the Deputy Director of Philanthropy. Thirteen guest artists from Malaysia and Thailand conducted and performed in the concert programme. The first concert performance in Malaysia was at Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar in Negeri Sembilan, where they were joined by the school’s choir and strings. The next day was spent in Kuala Lumpur at Sunway University where they had a full day of masterclasses, rehearsals, a reception and a performance that included a joint orchestra with Euroasia Sinfonia. Both concerts featured guest artists, including His Highness, Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz, who played the harpsichord on both evenings. On the next day, they fit in a rehearsal of film scores by Hans Zimmer at the Petronas Philharmonic Hall with the Dewan Filharmonik, before departing for Bangkok. The first day in Thailand was packed with rehearsals at the Bangkok Patana School and an afternoon concert with joint choirs and orchestras and guest artists. After a quick change into party clothes, everyone went to the Royal Sport Club...


- Published: 2023-10-18
- Modified: 2023-11-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/building-for-the-future-with-engineering/
- Categories: Academic

Following a competitive selection process, two Oundle pupils have been awarded prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarships and will attend presentation ceremonies in London and Edinburgh later this month. Sophie (Sr) and Alexander’s (F) interviews and applications demonstrated their engineering knowledge and life skills, including leadership and creative thinking. The scholarships provide financial support, personal mentoring, hands-on industry experience and exclusive events to support their journey into engineering. Alexander’s award is sponsored by the Reece Foundation, which supports education relating to engineering, mathematics and physics. He looks forward to making industry contacts via the Foundation and meeting other scholars on co-operation days. He is currently restoring a vintage theatre light which he plans to present to the Stahl Theatre. Future plans include developing his interests in chemical engineering. Sophie’s award is sponsored by the Sir Williams Lyons Charitable Trust, which has a close association with Jaguar Land Rover. She is currently restoring a 1998 Subaru Impreza and building an electric racing car with the Greenpower car team. She is also building a FPV drone, which when paired with special goggles will allow her to monitor what the drone sees as it flies. She is interested in electronic engineering and computer science, and wants to be involved with creating products to help those most in need, such as search and rescue, emergency or disaster response or crop and landscape monitoring, traffic evaluation or environmental protection. All successful Arkwright Scholars are awarded a nationally recognised scholarship certification to enhance their university and apprenticeship applications,...


- Published: 2023-10-10
- Modified: 2023-10-10
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/saturday-morning-at-the-omnia-fair/
- Categories: School

The Great Hall was a hive of frenetic activity on Saturday morning when First and Second Form pupils hosted the first Omnia Charity Fair. All pupils were organised into Omnia Quarters with different tasks to complete. First Form pupils in each Quarter chose four charities to support: World Wildlife Fund; Unicef; Black Heroes Foundation; United24. Second Form pupils organised the design of the fundraising stalls with fun challenges to complete. Set-up began at 9:00am. Some pupils were assigned to go to the shops with a budget to purchase prizes, while others fetched supplies from across the school. The process of designing the stalls, devising the tools for the challenges and making posters using scrap and recyclable materials was a race against the clock. Presentations about each of the chosen charities opened the fair. Then the serious pursuit of fun began. Pupils rotated between managing their own stalls and competing in each other’s challenges, and were joined by parents, families and teachers. Traditional challenges included games of skill, luck or wits such as the Tin Can Alley, Blow Football, the Wheel of Fortune, Guess the Sweets. The standard for the physical challenges was set high right at the start by Alex (By) who completed ten minutes in the plank competition. Games constructed from card, sticks, paper, string, straws and wads of masking tape managed to withstand the battering of excited competitors. Just about every 50p donation to play was rewarded with a small token prize, and never have so many sweets...


- Published: 2023-10-09
- Modified: 2023-10-09
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/you-me-him-them-and-they-a-quest-for-identity/
- Categories: Arts

When she was the PPF racial diversity rep last year, Mirabel (N) was asked by a Second Form pupil about her plans to observe Black History Month. While the month is a formalised celebration of Black culture and history, Mirabel decided to draw upon the diversity of the Oundle community to elicit a wide-ranging exploration in what became a production at the Stahl Theatre called Identity. * Pupils from the First Form to the Upper Sixth Form stepped forward to celebrate, question, discuss and reveal their ideas about their own identity. With an introduction about Black History Month by Elijah (S), the programme was ably compered by Favour (N), and included dance, song, rap, stories and poetry. Projected images from historical events illustrated the evening’s themes. The show opened with a blast of hip hop performed by a dance troupe and a dynamic solo by Faisal (StA). Pupils from The Berrystead wrote and performed a skit about Ruby Bridges, a girl only a little younger than themselves, who was the first Black child to join a white segregated primary school in the American South. Rory (B) infused humour into a sketch about British identity north of the border in Scotland. Marianne (N) also had a solo turn, performing an original composition, “My Own Name” on guitar, while Chido (N) presented Maya Angelou’s “Human Family”, a poem about how our differences unite us. Beautiful duets were performed by Anne (N) and Nicole (W), who sang “Lift Me Up” by Rhianna, and...


- Published: 2023-09-28
- Modified: 2023-09-29
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/its-harvest-time-at-scott-house-garden/
- Categories: School

The first basket of produce from a garden is thrilling, but the rewards throughout the year are endlessly satisfying. This year, the gardening team at Scott House has been picking the first crop of vegetables from their new garden, and everyone in the House has been able to take home the fruits of their harvest. Last year’s conservation reps in the Second Form, Archie and Noah, initiated the project to convert a disused courtyard behind the new extension to Scott House into a productive garden. Plans and budgets were drawn up together with Oundle’s Gary Pegden, Head of Grounds, who then brought in the materials to build raised beds and gravel paths. In May, the beds were ready to be planted by pupils, under guidance and advice from Head Gardener Nick Tebbs. A garden bench was donated by Noah’s grandfather, plants were funded by a conservation award presented by the Friends of Laxton, Sadler and Scott (FOLSS), and tools and kit were donated by parents. During the summer holidays the garden was tended by school gardener Alice Butts, who has also been on hand to teach the pupils about the planting rotations. The existing shed has been refurbished and is now handy storage for their garden tools and kit, which the team keep immaculately organised. The borders at the garden entrance are planted with useful herbs, and a bug hotel encourages helpful garden insects and pollinators like ladybirds and solitary bees. The first year has been a great success under...


- Published: 2023-09-22
- Modified: 2023-09-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/a-restoration-spectacular-at-the-stahl/
- Categories: Arts

The Stahl Theatre opened the new season with a performance of Henry Purcell’s The Fairy Queen. It was also an opportunity for guests to raise a glass at a pre-show reception to toast the theatre’s refurbishment, completed over the summer. The foyer has had a glamorous redesign, with teal tiling, copper accents, mirrored displays, new lighting and velvet upholstery. Auditorium seating has been reupholstered, and all spaces have been painted top to bottom. For the backstage practitioners, the workshop has been re-equipped, including dust extraction units, and the former tungsten lighting rig replaced with more energy efficient LED lights, which also allow for more creative special effects. The first staged production this year featured musicians and singers under the direction of Nick Warden, with dance choreography by Caroline Rees. Sections from five masques of the semi-opera by Purcell were performed by a chorus who also had rotations as soloists taking on roles from the story of A Midsummer Night's Dream. A company of four dancers enacted the fairies, accompanied by an orchestra of strings, recorders and harpsichord. The production was a stunning display of musical artistry from all the performers. Next up in the Stahl’s programme is a staging of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon", followed by five touring and School productions. Full details are available at What's On.


- Published: 2023-09-19
- Modified: 2023-09-19
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/fun-at-the-charity-fair/
- Categories: School

At this year’s Charity Fair, every House organised a stall to raise funds for their chosen charity. Modelled on a traditional village fete, hundreds of pupils passed through the Great Hall during the afternoon and took up the challenge to guess the number of sweets, test their aim at a coconut shy, demonstrate physical coordination to eat a doughnut on a string or set a record at the limbo bar. One of the most popular challenges was for soft drinks aficionados who had to blind taste a range of fizzy drinks and guess the brand. Of course, a perennial favourite was the chance to “splat a teacher”, for which several members of staff braved multiple cold water dowsings. For the first time the Charity Fair stalls were cashless, with Upper Sixth Form “bankers” selling tokens to spend inside the Great Hall. Pupil Charity Reps nominated sixteen different charities to support, including Kivuli Trust, Vanessa Grant Trust, Breast Cancer UK, Mencap, Kelly’s Heroes, World Land Trust. A total of £1250 was raised in two hours, thanks to the efforts of the pupils, and the good spirits of some rather damp teachers.


- Published: 2023-09-15
- Modified: 2023-09-19
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/hockey-tour-to-south-africa/
- Categories: Sports

Between mingling with penguins and swimming with sharks, thirty-one Oundle girls played a total of twelve matches over sixteen days of a packed and exhilarating hockey tour of South Africa in July. Landing in Cape Town, the girls trained at Stellenbosch University before meeting players at the first of six schools. The first two matches against Paarl Girls School saw the only defeats of the tour, but the teams’ losses were compensated for by the fantastic setting of the pitch halfway up a mountain with beautiful views. Back in Cape Town, they enjoyed two entertaining games against Reddam House, winning both, followed by two winning games at Pinelands High School. Just outside Cape Town the teams played at the Langa Hockey Club in the Langa Township. The Club had some very talented players, and the matches benefitted from a good audience of local children. The Cape region and spectacular backdrop of Cape Town offered many opportunities for adventures off the pitch. Even the faint hearted braved the Cape Canopy Tour, zipping across eleven different lines through gorges and waterfalls. Weather conditions meant they could not get out to Robbin Island, and so they made a detour to Boulders Beach where African penguins toddle among the sun bathers and provided many photo opportunities. A trip up Table Mountain was ticked off their bucket list of must-see destinations for the spectacular views of the Cape peninsula. Further along the coast at Hermanus, they had the chance to choose either shark cage diving...


- Published: 2023-09-08
- Modified: 2023-09-10
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/environmental-conservation-in-mexico/
- Categories: Trips

Twenty Oundle pupils, accompanied by three teachers, travelled to Mexico during the summer holidays on a biology expedition to learn about biodiversity conservation in two different environments. The team spent the first week rough camping in the remote Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, part of the largest expanse of neotropical forest north of the Amazon, supporting one of the highest biodiversity levels in the world. Working under the guidance of scientists in the local conservation programme, pupils arose for early starts before the birds awoke, and went for walks by torch after dark to conduct bird, bat and butterfly mist netting surveys. The pupils adapted to the high heat and humidity in the jungle, as well as close-up encounters in the camp with large venomous snakes and palm-sized tarantulas. The reserve is also notable for its Mayan ruins well off the tourist trail. A guided tour of the extensive archaeological site revealed the remains of a sophisticated ancient civilisation, discovered by biologists working in the jungle, and only open to the public since the 1990s. For the second week, pupils travelled to a marine site in Akumal, part of the Mexican Caribbean Biosphere Reserve, where pristine beaches and indoor bunkrooms offered more opportunities to relax. Pupils who were not already qualified to dive had the opportunity to take the PADI Open Water dive training course. With lectures and practical sessions, pupils learned about marine survey techniques, coral reef conservation and monitoring of sea turtle populations and grazing. The pupils’ invaluable experience of...


- Published: 2023-09-07
- Modified: 2023-09-10
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/national-award-for-arabic-language-speaking/
- Categories: Academic

This year’s British Council and Qatar Foundation International Arabic Speaking Competition attracted over 500 entries from 60 schools across the UK. Sophie (Sn) was selected as one of the winners in the GCSE secondary school category, and attended the awards ceremony at the British Council in London in June. For the competition, each participant had to complete two tasks. The first was to prepare a two minute speech in Arabic about a given topic (e. g. family, school, house and home, a day in the life), followed by questions from a judging panel of native Arabic speakers. The second task was to describe a picture on the same topic. Sophie decided to talk about “house and home”, and delivered an excellent speech, responding to all of the judges’ questions with confidence, humour and impressive accuracy in her Arabic. Sophie’s success was particularly notable, as most of the participants were heritage speakers with some prior knowledge of Arabic for either family or religious reasons. Her achievement in the competition was backed by her A* IGCSE result in Arabic, together with straight 9s in ten other subjects. When Sophie was interviewed about her interest in Arabic, she said that it arose from the pleasure she had in learning Latin and Greek. When she chose her GCSE options, she wanted an additional language challenge, something that would be difficult. While studying the language for the last two years, she said that aside from enjoying the rigour of a difficult language, what she also...


- Published: 2023-08-27
- Modified: 2023-09-10
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/2023-examination-results/
- Categories: Academic

We are delighted to recognise the achievements of this year’s (I)GCSE and A level cohorts in public examinations. At (I)GCSE, 27% of all grades awarded were grade 9, 54% were graded 9 or 8, and 74% were graded 9-7. Across all entries, the most common grade was a grade 9. Twenty-three pupils achieved straight grade 9s and 8s, while 33 pupils achieved straight grades 9-7 (the equivalent of A*-A). Topping the lists were Eliza, Fergus and Sophie who recorded straight grade 9s, amassing a remarkable 33 top grades between them.  Despite facing unprecedented disruption to their education both before and during their time at Oundle, these pupils performed admirably, making significant progress in their Fifth Form year to achieve results comparable to the School’s pre-pandemic norms. At A level, 26% of grades awarded were at A* or equivalent, with 63% A*A and 83% A*–B. Remarkably, ten pupils achieved the outstanding feat of securing four A* grades, while a further twenty-one pupils achieved at least three A* grades. Forty percent of the cohort achieved straight A*/A grades, with A being the most common grade across all entries.  A high proportion of pupils immediately secured a place at one of their chosen universities and 17 pupils took up Oxbridge offers.


- Published: 2023-06-30
- Modified: 2023-09-10
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/summer-term-review-of-sport/
- Categories: Sports

Despite the understandable focus on public exams for the Upper Sixth and Fifth Forms, commitment and continued participation in sport and school fixtures has been notable. Analysis highlights the following average participation rates of pupils representing the school in competitive sport across the year: Third Form 98%; Fourth Form 93%; Fifth Form 87%; Lower Sixth Form 78%; Upper Sixth Form 79%. The Summer Term has seen cricket, tennis, athletics, rowing and sailing take centre stage. Live streaming of both boys’ and girls’ cricket matches has again been well received. Cricket has enjoyed a 57% win ratio; tennis has seen a 62% win ratio. In athletics, nine pupils qualified for the Mason Trophy regional final, two of whom who will compete at the National Schools Finals this weekend. In the Rowing Club, two Fifth Form boys were selected to represent the Eastern Region at the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta at Nottingham. The golf squad continues to go from strength to strength. They reached the area final of the HMC competition, with the added bonus of the new golf simulators allowing more readily available training to pupils across the school. Over the year, pupils have continued to enjoy the outstanding facilities of the Oundle School Sports Centre. Recreational use and participation continue to thrive. None more so than in the pool where there has been an impressive development in the School’s performance and competitive swim programmes. School records have tumbled with almost weekly regularity, and success achieved at the Bath and Otter Cups...


- Published: 2023-06-23
- Modified: 2023-07-05
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/oundle-lecture-the-second-renaissance/
- Categories: School

This year’s Oundle lecture was delivered by Rufus Pollock (LS 98). After Oundle School, Rufus had a stellar academic career at the University of Cambridge with a double first in mathematics, leading to a PhD in Economics, followed by fellowships and government appointments. But he did not come back to Oundle to encourage pupils to follow a similar trajectory of traditional success. He dismissed the established accolades that usually form the introductions to his work and career as “human-doings”, and contrary to expectations, he encouraged pupils to question and even reject the traditional university and career-driven plans that have been charted for them. He began with painful stories about his own time at school. He described a desperate nihilistic period in which he felt the “magic had gone out of the world”. He asked what he would say to himself as an unhappy 16-year-old with many questions about the purpose of life, and with very few answers. Rufus did not refer to formal religious practice, but he described a “Second Renaissance” in which an accessible form of Buddhist teachings, including meditation, can be adopted in our western lives, alongside modern science, to understand our consciousness. He mentioned the notion of the “matrix”, popularised in science fiction and film. He said it is a serious mental construct that forms a narrow, restricted understanding about the world and emphasised that asking questions beyond the matrix is the way to find transcendence beyond the normal. He pointed to the French philosopher Blaise Pascal,...


- Published: 2023-06-20
- Modified: 2023-09-10
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/tributes-to-the-fallen-on-the-somme/
- Categories: Trips

For decades, Oundle has taken pupils to visit the battlefields of the Western Front in northern France to pay tribute to Oundle’s fallen and also to study the maps and politics of a cataclysmic event that was a turning point in modern history. After a three year hiatus, the CCF, History department and the Chaplaincy jointly led Fourth Form pupils on a return trip, visiting Loos (1915), the Somme (1916) and Vimy Ridge (1917). The focus of the trip was a tour of the Somme, where we know of thirty-two Oundelians who died, representing some twelve percent of those from Oundle School who fell during the Great War. The pupils visited memorials and cemeteries that were erected along the British line from Serre in the north, the Sunken Lane, Newfoundland Memorial Park and the German Cemetery at Fricourt to Mametz in the south, where a cross at the Mansell Copse Cemetery is inscribed in tribute to the 163 men who fell in action in no-mans-land, “The Devonshires held this trench, the Devonshires hold it still”. Department historians took small groups of pupils to lay wreaths at the graves of nine Old Oundelians buried at different sites. The centrepiece of the trip was a sunset service at the Thiepval Memorial, the Memorial to the Missing of the Somme. Led by the Lay Chaplain, Flying Officer William Gunson, the Contingent Commander and CCF staff gave readings and addresses, and were accompanied by musicians of the CCF Band who played the Cadets on...


- Published: 2023-06-05
- Modified: 2023-10-10
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/pupil-success-with-overseas-university-ambitions/
- Categories: Academic

Ten Oundelians received offers from a wide range of overseas universities, including Syracuse, Rochester, Boston, Virginia, Villanova, UCLA, and Pomona in the US; and Toronto, McGill and Hong Kong University. Acceptances included top destinations such as Dartmouth College, University of Pennsylvania, Williams College, Northeastern and University of British Columbia. The last few years have seen a number of Sixth Form Oundelians choosing to attend university overseas, particularly the US, attracted by quality tuition and facilities, generous scholarships and the breadth of courses available. Pupils have also pointed to the range of extra-curricular activities and the greater opportunities for internships in the US, as well as the expansive experience to be gained from studying broad. Applications outside the UCAS system take considerable extra work and commitment, along with support from staff specialists within the Careers department. As there is no common public curriculum-based exam in American schools, US universities use different criteria to evaluate applications. This leads to a more holistic admissions policy at US institutions, which is very advantageous to Oundle pupils. Those who immerse themselves in the vast range of co-curricular opportunities at Oundle are recognised for all that they do outside the examined curriculum. Pupils say that the all-round education at Oundle has been key to their successful applications.




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- Published: 2026-07-20
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: October

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians

A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances from our talented musicians All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2026-07-20
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-2/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: October

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians

A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances from our talented musicians All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2026-07-20
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-3/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: November

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians

A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances from our talented musicians All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2026-07-20
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-4/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: November

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians

A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances from our talented musicians All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2026-07-20
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-5/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: November

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians

A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances from our talented musicians All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2026-07-20
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-6/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: November

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians

A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances from our talented musicians All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2026-07-20
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-8/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: December

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians

A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances from our talented musicians All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2026-07-20
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/identity-2026/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre
- Whats on Months: October

Curated by the Racial Diversity Ambassadors & the Open Space Team. Performed by Oundle School Pupils Including a guest collaboration with Prince William School. This October, Identity returns. In celebration of Black History Month, this dynamic showcase weaves together music, dance, spoken word, and theatre to explore the rich tapestry of who we are. This isn't just about one story — it’s about every story. Identity invites us to reflect on culture, race, and heritage in all their forms, honouring the beauty and strength in our differences. Join us as we celebrate the voices, rhythms, and movements that shape our collective identity. This is more than a performance — it’s a vibrant expression of unity, pride, and belonging. " Tickets: £6 All proceeds go to Young Minds :Registered Charity Numbers 1016968 & SC039700 Everyone Welcome How To Get Your Ticket Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office: Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only


- Published: 2026-07-20
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-7/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: September

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians

A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances from our talented musicians All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2026-07-20
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-9/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: September

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians

A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances from our talented musicians All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2026-07-20
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/its-a-wonderful-life/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre
- Whats on Months: December

"It's A Wonderful Life, by Mary Elliott Nelson, performed by Oundle School Pupils. Step into the heartwarming world of It’s A Wonderful Life, the beloved Christmas classic brought to the stage by Mary Elliott Nelson. Filled with laughter, nostalgia, and touching moments, this uplifting production tells the unforgettable story of George Bailey — a man who discovers just how much one life can mean to so many others. As Christmas Eve unfolds in the charming town of Bedford Falls, George finds himself at his lowest point. But with the help of a lovable guardian angel, he is taken on a magical journey that reveals the extraordinary impact of his kindness, friendship, and sacrifice. Packed with festive spirit, memorable characters, and a powerful message about hope and community, It’s A Wonderful Life is the perfect theatre experience for audiences of all ages. Whether you’re discovering the story for the first time or revisiting a holiday favourite, this enchanting production will leave you smiling, laughing, and maybe even shedding a tear. Celebrate the season with a timeless tale that reminds us all: no one is a failure who has friends. Book your tickets now and experience the magic live on stage! Running Time: Approximately 120 minutes including interval Age Recommendation 8+ Tickets: £6 How to get your ticket: Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office: Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only"


- Published: 2026-06-26
- Modified: 2026-06-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lord-of-the-flies/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre
- Whats on Months: November

Lord of the Flies by William Golding Directed & Performed by Oundle School Pupils Step into a world where the rules of civilisation no longer apply. William Golding’s Lord of the Flies follows a group of schoolboys stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. What begins as an exciting adventure soon descends into chaos as fear, power, and survival take hold. This gripping stage adaptation explores the darkness of human nature and the fragile boundaries between order and savagery. Powerful, thought-provoking, and intense, Lord of the Flies is a timeless story that continues to resonate with audiences today. Tickets: £6 Running Time: Approximately 120 minutes including interval Age recommendation 13+ How To Get Your Ticket Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office: Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only


- Published: 2026-06-26
- Modified: 2026-07-16
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/a-monster-calls/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre
- Whats on Months: September

A Monster Calls, Based on the novel by Patrick Ness, devised by The Company, performed by Oundle School Drama Scholars. A Monster Calls is a stage adaptation of the novel by Patrick Ness, centred on a young boy named Conor O’Malley. Conor is struggling to cope with his mother’s terminal illness, bullying at school, and his difficult relationship with his grandmother. One night, a giant monster in the shape of a yew tree appears outside his window and begins visiting him at exactly 12:07 each night. Rather than simply frightening Conor, the monster tells him three stories, each containing complicated moral lessons about truth, grief, anger, and human nature. In return, the monster demands that Conor tell a fourth story — his own truth. As Conor’s emotional pain grows, he is forced to confront the guilt and fear he has been hiding about his mother’s condition. The play explores themes of loss, love, courage, and the complexity of emotions during grief. By the end, Conor finally accepts the truth about his feelings and learns that it is possible to love someone deeply while still wanting their suffering to end. The story is both heartbreaking and hopeful, showing how imagination can help people face difficult realities. Tickets: £6 Suitable for age 11-14+ How To Get Your Ticket Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office: Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only


- Published: 2024-12-11
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/ai-it-must-be-more-human/
- Whats on Categories: Lectures
- Whats on Months: November

Do we need to learn to be responsible for the souls we are creating now we are creating artificial intelligence and robots in our own image?

Dr Eve Poole considers whether we have to learn to be responsible for the souls we are creating now we are creating artificial intelligence and robots in our own image. Dr Eve Poole writes on theology, economics, and leadership. Her most recent book is Robot Souls: Programming in Humanity. She was awarded an OBE in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to education and gender equality and was made a Canon of York Minster in January 2024. She is a regular contributor to Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Scotland.


- Published: 2024-09-09
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/lunchtime-concert-wednesday-afternooners/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: September

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented musicians

A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances from our talented musicians All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2024-07-02
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/you-dont-have-to-be-mad-to-work-here/
- Whats on Categories: Lectures
- Whats on Months: September

Unlocking the doors to the psych ward, NHS psychiatrist Dr Benji Waterhouse provides a fly-on-the-padded-wall account of medicine’s most mysterious and controversial speciality.

Unlocking the doors to the psych ward, NHS psychiatrist Dr Benji Waterhouse (Ldr 03) provides a fly-on-the-padded-wall account of medicine’s most mysterious and controversial speciality. Why would anyone in their right mind choose to be a psychiatrist? Are the solutions to people’s messy lives really within medical school textbooks? And how can vulnerable patients receive the care they need when psychiatry lacks staff, hospital beds and any actual cures? This lecture explores these complicated questions from both sides of the doctor’s desk.


- Published: 2024-01-08
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/8-years-of-reporting-on-myanmar/
- Whats on Categories: Lectures
- Whats on Months: October

Katie Arnold's films focus on major human rights issues, from genocide to human trafficking, and her pursuit of these stories has taken her to five continents and numerous hostile environments.

OO Katie Arnold (N 06) is an award-winning filmmaker and investigative journalist who makes current affairs programming for top broadcasters including Channel 4, the BBC and Al Jazeera. Katie's films focus on major human rights issues, from genocide to human trafficking, and her pursuit of these stories has taken her to five continents and numerous hostile environments. Katie has a particular interest in Myanmar, a country that she's been reporting on for eight years, and she is one of the few international journalists to have reported from inside rebel-held territory since the outbreak of civil war in 2021. Her investigative documentary Myanmar: The Forgotten Revolution earned a five star review in the Guardian and has been nominated for multiple awards, including a prestigious Peabody Award. The Yazidis' Secret Children, an investigation into the Yazidi community's refusal to accept children born to ISIS rape victims, won a One World Media award. Katie also worked as a field producer on the BAFTA award-winning film Myanmar's Killing Fields about the 2017 Rohingya genocide.


- Published: 2023-12-15
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/a-reporters-adventures-in-over-100-countries/
- Whats on Categories: Lectures
- Whats on Months: November

Simon Parker has reported from over 100 countries in the past decade on stories as diverse as product shortages in Venezuela, the ‘migrant crisis’ in Greece and social inequality in the barrios of Northern Colombia.

Simon Parker has reported from over 100 countries in the past decade on stories as diverse as product shortages in Venezuela, the ‘migrant crisis’ in Greece and social inequality in the barrios of Northern Colombia. He has paraglided solo through the Andes, hiked Bali’s highest volcanoes, and driven a rickshaw the length of India. In 2016 he sailed and cycled from China to London in 133 days for a Telegraph series and BBC World Service documentary, and during the pandemic he cycled 3,427 miles across Britain, observing the country deal with and emerge from crisis.


- Published: 2023-12-15
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/professor-lewis-dartnell-the-knowledge/
- Whats on Categories: Lectures
- Whats on Months: November

Blending science and history, "Origins" reveals the Earth's awesome impact on the shape of human civilisations.

To understand the course humanity has taken – from prehistoric times through the age of empire and into the modern era – we must understand who and what we are. From the epidemic that brought Europe’s peasants freedom, to the health deficiency which gave rise to the world’s largest criminal organisation, to the cognitive biases that led to military catastrophes in Crimea and Iraq, Professor Dartnell will discuss how our unique nature shaped our relationships, economies and societies, and, importantly, how it continues to impact human progress today. Prof. Lewis Dartnell is an astrobiology researcher based at the University of Westminster, studying how microbial life and signs of its existence might persist on the surface of Mars. (Photo credit: Neil Kent)


- Published: 2023-09-15
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/oundle-pianists-2/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: November

Oundle pianists perform a diverse repertoire showcasing entertainment that you will not want to miss.

Be ready to be astounded by our Oundle pianists as they perform a diverse repertoire for you which gives a showcase of entertainment that you will not want to miss. No tickets required, all welcome.


- Published: 2023-07-06
- Modified: 2026-07-16
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/on-thin-ice-a-siberian-walk/
- Whats on Categories: Lectures
- Whats on Months: October

Charlie Walker harnesses amusing and exciting stories from a decade of human-powered travel around the world to inspire people to push themselves and achieve their goals.

Aged 22, Charlie Walker set out on a bicycle journey that was to span four years and cover more than 43,000 miles through 60 countries. It was his first long journey. He was young and naive; powered by curiosity and a lust for life. Challenges on the road included crossing the Sahara twice, pedalling illegally through Tibet in winter, and battling with mosquitos and churned mud roads in a Central African monsoon. Yet, as a solo outsider thrust into a succession of societies, the biggest surprise was the kindness of strangers he encountered. Along the way Charlie was welcomed into mud huts, mosques and monasteries, as he began to understand that kindness is the rule rather than the exception No tickets required.


- Published: 2023-07-06
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/music-theatre-concert/
- Whats on Categories: Music
- Whats on Months: November

An evening concert featuring the very best of musical theatre repertoire.

A focus on our singers, all with a love of songs written for the stage. Expect a mix of solos, duets and choruses in what promises to be an atmospheric and emotionally charged range of performances. All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2023-07-06
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/how-not-to-be-arrested-for-stupid-things/
- Whats on Categories: Lectures
- Whats on Months: October

Russell Robinson addresses some of the common pitfalls that can lead young people into conflict with the law.

Beginning with the surprising fact that it is an offence to be drunk in a pub; that physical contact is not required to be charged with assault; and covering online bullying and the question of consent, Russell addresses some of the common pitfalls that can lead young people into conflict with the law. Russell Robinson has practised criminal law for over 25 years in a varied career with cases ranging through murder and rape to aircraft hijacking and serious fraud. He works as a Consultant for Lawtons Solicitors, a leading regional criminal practice in the South-East. No tickets required.


- Published: 2023-07-06
- Modified: 2026-07-16
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/coping-with-storms/
- Whats on Categories: Lectures
- Whats on Months: September

Dick Moore has a passionate interest in the emotional well-being of young people.

Dick Moore has been a housemaster, English teacher, rugby coach and headmaster, and has a passionate interest in the emotional well-being of young people. He has strong views on how we should be dealing with the epidemic of adolescent mental health issues but he is not a doctor, counsellor, psychiatrist or psychologist. His approach is based on many years of experience with young people as a headmaster, friend and father. His key message is about the unsustainability of the 'always on' mentality. "There needs to be time for self-balance. Being happy is much more than just getting top grades. You should work hard AND play hard, eat well and sleep well, exercise, get some fresh air, accept your emotions, laugh and smile, and most of all talk, talk, talk. " No tickets required.


- Published: 2022-01-12
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/whats-on-listing/ella-al-shanahi/
- Whats on Categories: Lectures
- Whats on Months: December

Ella Al-Shamahi is a paleoanthropologist who uses comedy as both a coping strategy for the darker side of her work and a way to communicate science.

Ella Al-Shamahi is a paleoanthropologist and archaeologist specializing in Neanderthals. She searches for fossils in caves in disputed, hostile, and unstable territories, and believes that large parts of the planet’s potential contribution to science are overlooked due to instability. She uses comedy as both a coping strategy for the darker side of her work and a way to communicate science and performs science stand-up internationally, including shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.




## Houses



## Vacancies

- Published: 2026-07-31
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/sports-centre-receptionist-part-time-2/
- Job Types: Support staff vacancies

We have an exciting opportunity for a friendly and customer focused receptionist to join our dedicated team at the Sport Centre. The Role Are you a friendly and professional individual who thrives in a customer-facing role? We’re looking for a Receptionist to be the welcoming face of our Sports Centre — someone who can create a positive first impression and deliver excellent service to all visitors. In this key role, you’ll handle a wide range of enquiries efficiently and professionally, while actively promoting Centre memberships, activity schemes, and current offers to both new and existing customers. You’ll be working in a supportive and positive environment where strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. To succeed, you’ll need to be confident managing bookings, handling cash, and completing general administrative tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. Hours - 24 hours across two weeks. Salary - £9,252 per annum Please note: Due to the nature of the Centre’s operations, all roles will involve a mix of morning, evening, and weekend shifts to ensure reception coverage during all opening hours. For full details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer and an overview of the School, please see the Job Description available below. The School and the Centre Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what...


- Published: 2026-07-29
- Modified: 2026-08-04
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/school-cleaners-domestic-operatives-4/
- Job Types: Support staff vacancies

We have a new opportunity for Domestic Operatives (School Cleaners) to join our dedicated and supportive team. The role Domestic Operatives play an essential role in upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene within our Boarding Houses, classrooms, and offices, and for providing a full laundry service. This domestic service provision covers both Term time and up to 42 days of school holiday time when the school’s facilities are let to outside organisations for teaching and training purposes. In addition to a friendly working environment and excellent opportunities for career progression and personal growth, we offer a wide range of benefits including: Pension Plan Life Assurance Scheme BUPA Wellbeing Expenses Plan Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistant Programme Access to discounted tickets to the Stahl Theatre and Music Productions Discounted Sports Centre and swimming pool membership Hours of work We currently have weekend opportunities available, with candidates able to work either Saturday or Sunday. 5 hours per week 7:30am- 12:30 pm Saturday or Sunday, 41. 4 working weeks per year, (47. 21 paid weeks). Salary £3,000 per annum. (When completing your application, please indicate if you would like to work a Saturday or Sunday) In addition we offer a range of shift patterns to hep suit your lifestyle, family and other needs, including: 17. 5 hours per week 9am- 12:30pm am Monday- Saturday, 36. 4 working weeks per year, (41. 51 paid weeks). Salary £9,232 per annum. 25 hours per week 9:00am-12:30pm, 13:00 - 14:30 am Monday- Friday, 36....


- Published: 2026-07-29
- Modified: 2026-07-29
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/gardener-groundstaff-7/
- Job Types: Support staff vacancies

We have an exciting opportunity for a Gardener / Groundsperson to join the dedicated team who are responsible for keeping the School's grounds and gardens in peak condition all year round. The Role Oundle School is spread throughout the historic town of Oundle, and owns and maintains extensive grounds, gardens, and sports surfaces, which are fully used throughout the year. As part of the Grounds and Gardens team, you will undertake preparation and maintenance duties under the control of a supervisor to provide first-class sports facilities and amenity areas. Hours of duty are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday with one 30-minute paid meal break and one 30-minute unpaid meal break daily (40 paid hours per week). The role involves seasonal overtime requirements which will be based on a rota and may include evening and weekend work. Salary: £26,438 The School Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent. A team of around 800 staff, both academic and support, ensure an education of the highest standard is in place across the Schools with the efforts of the whole team focused on this fundamental aim. Living in Oundle We are...


- Published: 2026-07-15
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/music-technician/
- Job Types: Support staff vacancies

To start in September 2026, we have an exciting opportunity for a Music Technician to join our exceptional Music Department. The role The purpose of the role is to provide specialist support for all matters concerning Music Technology, Production, Live Sound, Recording and Broadcasting across the whole School, as directed by the Head of Music Production. Hours of work will vary according to pupil needs but is estimated to be 12 hours, on an hourly rate of £12. 71. This role is to work Term time only, which is 35 weeks per annum (paid for 39. 91 weeks, to include entitlement to holiday pay). The Department The Music Department is housed in an old Georgian Rectory, now the Gascoigne Building, near the centre of the School and the town. The Gascoigne Building provides an attractive and well-equipped environment for music education. The School has a fleet of 54 pianos, its own Music Library, and the chapel has 3 organs: a three manual instrument, built in 1984 by Frobenius of Denmark, a 5-stop continuo organ by Johnson and a Copeman Hart instrument, built in 2000. The Music Department presently consists of the Director of Music, Head of Academic Music and School Organist, 5 Heads of Instruments specialising in Wind & Brass, Strings, Piano, Singing, Music Production, an Academic Music Teacher, supported by a team of part-time visiting instrumental teachers and two Administrators. The School Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education,...


- Published: 2026-06-03
- Modified: 2026-07-28
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/duty-supervisor-sports-centre-2/
- Job Types: Support staff vacancies

Oundle School Sports Centre is seeking a Duty Supervisor - an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual looking to take the next step in their leisure career The Role We are seeking an organised and proactive individual to support the day-to-day operation of the Sports Centre in this role. As the senior staff member on duty, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of daily activities, providing guidance to the leisure team, and upholding the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and customer care. This position represents an excellent progression route for someone currently working as a Leisure Assistant, Lifeguard, or in another frontline leisure role, who is ready to develop their supervisory skills and broaden their operational experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to customer care, fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere throughout the Centre. Your responsibilities will include: Undertaking general lifeguarding duties (It is essential to hold a NPLQ qualification) Supervising staff during shifts Supporting customer enquiries Coordinating activity spaces Maintaining high levels of housekeeping Ensuring adherence to operational procedures and safety standards You will also contribute to the ongoing development of our services and may take the lead on specific operational or administrative focus areas in line with the needs of the Centre. To excel in this role, you will be confident, adaptable, and calm under pressure, with the ability to use your initiative while working collaboratively as part of a wider team. A commitment to safeguarding, professionalism, and...


- Published: 2026-05-01
- Modified: 2026-07-31
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/fitness-instructor-9/
- Job Types: Support staff vacancies

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Fitness Instructor to join our team at Oundle School’s Sports Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about health, wellbeing, and delivering excellent customer service. The Role In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming fitness environment, supervising users, and supporting pupils, members, and visitors in achieving their fitness goals. You will deliver inductions, personalised programmes, and group sessions, while actively motivating gym users and promoting services. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, a proactive approach to customer care, and a commitment to safeguarding and health & safety standards. You will also support sales targets, handle enquiries, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the facility. Whether you are a newly qualified fitness instructor or a seasoned professional, we welcome you to apply for this exciting role. While having a personal training qualification is desirable, it is not essential, and we encourage all enthusiastic candidates to consider this opportunity Working hours: An average 24 hours per week Salary: £15,862 per annum (£12. 71 per hour) The role will include working a mixture of mornings, evenings, and weekend shifts. For full details of the responsibilities, requirements and renumeration for this role including the benefits on offer and an overview of the School, please see both Job Descriptions available below. The School and The Centre Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially...


- Published: 2026-05-01
- Modified: 2026-06-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/part-time-teacher-of-computer-science-partnerships-2/
- Job Types: Academic staff vacancies

To start in September 2026, we are seeking an exceptional STEM Horizons Teacher of Computer Science who is able to develop and inspire our pupils, and who wishes to participate in and contribute to the life of the School as a whole. This role will be part time (0. 5 FTE), on a fixed term contract until June 2028. The role We are seeking an exceptional STEM Horizons Teacher of Computer Science to develop and inspire our pupils and be part of our vibrant School community. In return for your dedication and expertise, you can expect to be highly valued and offered further development and support throughout your career. Oundle is a full boarding school with extensive opportunities beyond the curriculum. The role of a teacher usually involves two thirds teaching, with the remaining time split between tutoring and co-curricular activities. We always do our best to match your interests and experience with your commitments. Should you be successful you will be required to carry out the general professional duties of a school teacher under the reasonable direction of the Head and to perform such particular duties that from time to time which may reasonably be assigned you by the Head. You would teach approximately 42 periods per fortnight in addition to committing to contribute to the co-curricular life and pastoral support provided by the School. For full details of an overview of the School, details of the responsibilities and requirements for the role including the benefits on offer please...


- Published: 2026-03-24
- Modified: 2026-07-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/registered-nurse-maternity-cover/
- Job Types: Support staff vacancies

Oundle School is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse for its Health Centre to provide high quality nursing care to pupils, and staff when required. This role will be a maternity cover position until 3 July 2027. The role This role requires the Registered Nurse to provide high quality service that is underpinned by the NMC standards, to pupils and in certain circumstances to staff and visitors of the school. Working within the Health Centre, the role holder will report to the Lead Nurse. To be considered for the opportunity, you must have a valid NMC registration PIN or HCPC registration with the relevant nursing degree or paramedic qualification. About the Health Centre The Health Centre sits at the heart of the School’s commitment to pupil wellbeing, offering medical care and health services to both boarding and day pupils, as well as a limited service to staff and visiting pupils. Key features include:- GP surgeries for boarders three days a week A team of Registered Nurses on duty First point of contact for medical issues beyond routine over-the-counter remedies provided in Houses Nurse‑led clinics, sports day emergency care and triage Routine and travel vaccinations Advice and guidance on health related matters Access to externally provided physiotherapy services Hours, working weeks, and salary: Hours: Working 34 hours per week, the standard hours of work for this role are 8am-8pm Monday to Saturday, and 10am-3pm on Sundays, plus overnights on standby, on a rota basis. Working weeks: This role is to work term...


- Published: 2026-03-02
- Modified: 2026-08-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/specialist-technical-instructor-2/
- Job Types: Support staff vacancies

Oundle School is seeking an experienced Specialist Technical Instructor to give advice and instruction on engineering and fabrication to pupils aged 11-18 in our state-of-the-art Patrick Engineering Centre. The role The purpose of the role is to give patient advice and instruction on engineering and fabrication to pupils aged between 11-18 in a co-educational school workshop during lesson times and free time practical sessions in our Patrick Engineering Centre. The Design, Engineering and Technology Department is housed in the state-of-the-art Patrick Engineering Centre, a new building opened in September 2016 which is part of the Sci-Tec campus close to the centre of the school. Working within the Design, Engineering and Technology Department, the role holder will report to the Director of the Patrick Engineering Centre. This role will be part time 24 hours per week (on a Thursday, Friday, plus one other day in the week or half a day) plus a Saturday morning from 08:30am - 13:00, based on 33 week contract (paid for 37. 63). Salary £18,441 pro rata, FTE £42,482 The School Oundle and Laxton Junior Schools have long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding. The Schools take seriously their responsibility to pupils so that they can emerge as decent, open-minded adults; ambitious about what they can go on to achieve and contribute. Over 1400 pupils are on roll at the School, of whom 840 are full boarders. Academic results are steadfastly excellent. A team of around 800 staff, both academic...


- Published: 2026-01-16
- Modified: 2026-06-24
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/employment-opportunities/vacancy/leisure-assistant-5/
- Job Types: Support staff vacancies

Do you want to develop your career in the leisure industry? There is an exciting opportunity for customer focused and enthusiastic Leisure Assistants to join the team at the Sports Centre. The Role Whether you're seeking full-time hours or a part-time role that fits around other commitments, we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all visitors. As a Leisure Assistant, your key responsibilities will include lifeguarding to ensure the safety of all pool users, setting up and maintaining sports equipment, and ensuring all facilities are clean and ready for use. You will also interact with guests, providing outstanding customer service, and preparing activities to create memorable experiences for our members. Safety is our top priority, so this role requires exceptional attention to detail in addition to strong customer service skills and the ability to work as part of a team are crucial. While a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential for this position, we provide continuous training and support to help you excel in your role. Additionally, we offer a friendly and supportive work environment, along with opportunities for career development. Hours: Full Time = Average of 40 hours per week, with a mix of mornings, evenings, and weekends, 52 weeks a year. Salary: £26,438 per annum (hourly rate £12. 71) We also welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours. If this applies to you, please indicate your availability in your application. The School and the...




## Blogs & Podcasts



## Past Events

- Published: 2026-03-20
- Modified: 2026-06-27
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/cross-arts-project-yanomamo/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre

Oundle School pupils bring music, art & drama together to create a vibrant performance exploring the rain forest and the Yanomamo tribe who inhabit there. How to get your tickets Free entry but tickets are required for entry, please book in advance Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office (Open 9. 30am -2. 30pm Monday to Friday term time only)


- Published: 2026-03-09
- Modified: 2026-05-15
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lunchtime-concert-brass-2/
- Whats on Categories: Music

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented Brass pupils.

A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented Brass pupils.


- Published: 2026-02-09
- Modified: 2026-03-20
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/old-oundelians-continuum/
- Whats on Categories: Art Department

Old Oundelians: Continuum is a group exhibition bringing together former pupils working across a broad range of contemporary practices, including fine art, design, moving image, architecture and interdisciplinary work.

Old Oundelians: Continuum is a group exhibition bringing together former pupils working across a broad range of contemporary practices, including fine art, design, moving image, architecture and interdisciplinary work. Spanning multiple generations and career stages, the exhibition traces how early creative foundations develop into distinct, professional practices over time. Rather than a retrospective, Old Oundelians: Continuum focuses on practice as it exists now, foregrounding process, experimentation, and the diverse pathways that lead into the creative industries. Collectively, the works reflect the plurality of outcomes that creative education can generate, and the ongoing dialogue between learning, making, and professional life. Join us for Preview Drinks & Talk on Friday 6 March from 6pm – 8pm (all welcome) The exhibition will run from Saturday 7 March – Thursday 19 March 2026 Gallery Opening Times Monday – Saturday 11am – 5pm Sundays 2pm – 5pm


- Published: 2026-01-29
- Modified: 2026-04-18
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/later-life-letter/
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Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done.

Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done. What’s it like to stumble across your birth mother on Facebook? How do you honour the parents who have raised you while satisfying a curiosity about where you came from? Is it telling that you married a social worker? Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos, and silliness that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England. This is a frank account of what it means to be someone’s child told by a performer who really knows what he’s doing. Expect raucous laughter, tear-stained cheeks, and a little smattering of drum n bass. “A streetwise panache and a sardonic comic verve to rival Stewart Lee. ” Telegraph “Honesty, humour, ire and wonder. He is at the peak of his powers. ” The Stage “His poems shoot arrows through the heart, or leave you dazzled by their virtuosity” List EVERYONE WELCOME Tickets: £18 (£13 Concessions) Age recommendation is 14+ Running Time: 60 minutes approximately Bar open from 7pm How to get your tickets Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office (Open 9. 30am -2. 30pm Monday to Friday term time only)


- Published: 2026-01-29
- Modified: 2026-06-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/treasure-island-2/
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Bryony Lavery’s electrifying adaptation of Treasure Island brings Robert Louis Stevenson’s legendary tale roaring to life with bold storytelling, thrilling adventure and unforgettable characters.

“Not one of us must breathe a word of what we’ve found... ” On a wild and stormy night, Jim Hawkins, the inn-keeper’s fearless granddaughter, opens the door to a mysterious stranger. At his feet lies a heavy sea-chest packed with secrets that will change her life forever. With that single brave decision, Jim is swept into a world of pirates, peril and buried treasure, where loyalty is tested, danger lurks in every shadow, and nothing is quite what it seems. Bryony Lavery’s electrifying adaptation of Treasure Island brings Robert Louis Stevenson’s legendary tale roaring to life with bold storytelling, thrilling adventure and unforgettable characters. From the treacherous charm of Long John Silver to the heart-pounding race for hidden gold, this is a story of courage, betrayal and the irresistible call of the unknown. First premiered at the National Theatre in 2014, this gripping version crackles with energy, humour and suspense. Performed by the talented pupils of Oundle School, Treasure Island promises a swashbuckling theatrical experience for all ages – packed with danger, discovery and the timeless magic of adventure on the high seas. EVERYONE WELCOME Running Time: Approx 120 minutes Tickets: £5 How to get your tickets Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office( The Box Office is open from 9. 30am - 2. 30pm, Monday - Friday, term time only. )


- Published: 2026-01-29
- Modified: 2026-03-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/how-to-build-a-winning-brand/
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A lecture from Joanna Jensen, the entrepreneur behind Childs Farm on how to build a winning brand.

Joanna Jensen is the entrepreneur behind Childs Farm, the British multi-award-winning baby and child personal care brand she created in 2010 to help her daughters’ sensitive, eczema-prone skin. Drawing on experience in investment banking in London and Hong Kong, Jensen turned an emotional need into a commercially rigorous brand from day one. Childs Farm also became the first B Corp in UK baby and child personal care in 2022. In this lecture Joanna will share what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, how to create a great brand and how to know, understand and reach the right consumer.


- Published: 2026-01-29
- Modified: 2026-02-28
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/arctic-insanity/
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OO Jules Mountain travelled 4,300 miles over the polar ice cap by helicopter

OO Jules Mountain is a maverick entrepreneur who having survived an aggressive form of cancer set about climbing Everest. Then when a friend told Jules he’d bought a helicopter in Canada and would need to ship it home to the UK by container, Jules suggested, with only 3 years of flying experience, that he could fly it back - why not ? Actually there were lots of good reasons...


- Published: 2026-01-28
- Modified: 2026-02-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/eye-witness-ukraine/
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Award-Winning photo-journalist Jeremy Hunter received accreditation to travel to Ukraine in 2022 to witness the beginning of the war there with Russia which President Putin termed was nothing more than a "Special Military Operation" which would be completed within three weeks. Four years later and with close to a million casualties, the war continues. In his highly visual reportage Jeremy describes in painful detail what he witnessed and he includes a number of front-line videos that depict the offensive both from a Ukrainian as well as Russian perspective.


- Published: 2026-01-15
- Modified: 2026-03-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/gcse-a-level-extract-performances/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre

This is an opportunity for parents, pupils and members of the public to watch the Examined A-Level Devised and Scripted performances as well as a selection of GCSE scripted performances that will be examined the following day. The age recommendation is 14+ How to get your tickets Tickets: Free Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk


- Published: 2026-01-12
- Modified: 2026-01-17
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/money-university/
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Jo Baldwin is the Director of Fiscorum Financial Intelligence. Fiscorum runs a series of Money+ presentations for Sixth Form students which are designed to develop informed financial independence in preparation for leaving school. The Money+ series focuses on financial information you need to survive at university and how financial issues at university could affect your financial life beyond. Jo’s interest in finance started at a young age and led her to study economics & politics at Bristol University. After university Jo started work in financial services and stayed in this industry for over 20 years. Her previous role was as an Independent Financial Adviser, advising clients for the Accountants of Price Bailey. Jo enjoys helping people understand their finances and feel more confident. She particularly enjoys her role helping students start their financial life on the right foot with a better understanding.


- Published: 2026-01-12
- Modified: 2026-03-10
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/wind-night-concert/
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An informal concert featuring our fabulous Wind Bands - a vibrant evening of music awaits you.

An informal concert featuring our fabulous Wind Bands - a vibrant evening of music awaits you. All welcome


- Published: 2026-01-09
- Modified: 2026-03-06
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lunchtime-concert-choral/
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A lunchtime concert featuring choral performances

Our weekly Lunchtime Concert Series provides opportunities for solo and ensemble performances for our many talented musicians. All welcome. No tickets required.


- Published: 2025-12-10
- Modified: 2026-01-17
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/music-award-holders-concert/
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A concert focusing on our First, Third and Fourth Form pupil musicians to open up the lent term.

A concert focusing on our First, Third and Fourth Form pupil musicians to open up the lent term. How to book tickets All welcome. Free to attend. Please book tickets via the Stahl Box Office


- Published: 2025-12-10
- Modified: 2026-01-19
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/baroque-festival-concert-with-yibin-li/
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Join us for a concert of wonderful music from the Baroque period with violinist, Yibin Li, who visits Oundle from The Julliard School.

Join us for a concert of wonderful music from the Baroque period with violinist, Yibin Li, who visits Oundle from The Julliard School. Yibin Li performs Bach's A Minor Concerto and Vivaldi's Concerto for 4 Violins with Oundle School staff and pupils. Oundle School pupils will also perform movements from Vivaldi's 4 Seasons, Handel's Harp Concerto and Bach's Double Violin Concerto. Chinese-born violinist Yibin Li 李艺彬 has been playing violin since she was just 4 years old. She has appeared as soloist and chamber musician in the United States, Europe and China. In addition to performance, Li is a passionate educator; she regularly gives master classes in many institutions around the world. Li is a violin faculty at Mannes School of Music, The New School, The Juilliard School, Pre-College Division and a visiting Professor at Xi'an Conservatory of Music and Beijing Central University for Normal Studies. How to book tickets All welcome Tickets £15 each Tickets are available from The Stahl Box Office


- Published: 2025-12-10
- Modified: 2026-03-06
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/baroque-masterclass-and-concert/
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Violinist Yibin Li will work with Oundle School's Advanced pupils over two days culminating in a concert consisting of Concerto Movements.

Chinese-born violinist Yibin Li 李艺彬 has been playing violin since she was just 4 years old. She has appeared as soloist and chamber musician in the United States, Europe and China. In addition to performance, Li is a passionate educator; she regularly gives master classes in many institutions around the world. Li is a violin faculty at Mannes School of Music, The New School, The Juilliard School, Pre-College Division and a visiting Professor at Xi'an Conservatory of Music and Beijing Central University for Normal Studies. Yibin Li will work with Oundle School's Advanced pupils over two days culminating in a concert consisting of Concerto Movements and will highlight: Handel Larghetto; Vivaldi C Concerto in G; Albinoini Concert for Violin & Oboe; Vivaldi Double Concerto in A Minor; Vivaldi Double Concerto in A Major and will conclude with Yibin performing Bach Arioso-Sinfonia from Cantata 156. How to book tickets All welcome Free to attend Please book tickets via The Stahl Box Office


- Published: 2025-12-10
- Modified: 2026-02-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/calculated-aesthetics/
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Exploring the universal of language of maths, geometry and human experience through recurring forms, cognitive interpretation and creative expression, this exhibition features a retrospective of Kathleen Hyndman's work.

Exhibition at the Yarrow Gallery Exploring the universal of language of maths, geometry and human experience through recurring forms, cognitive interpretation and creative expression, this exhibition features a retrospective of Kathleen Hyndman's work. Hyndman's paintings show a desire to see nature in mathematical sequences and geometrical patterns, whilst achieving a calm and balanced unity. Alongside work from nine other inventive artists, sculptors and architects, the exhibition will be vibrant, colourful and bold – drawing the viewer to a powerful dialogue between rhythmic structure and visual illusion. Join us for Preview Drinks & Talk on Friday 30 January from 6pm - 8pm (all welcome) The exhibition will be running from Saturday 31 January - Friday 13 February 2026 Gallery Opening Times Monday - Saturday 11am - 5pm Sundays 2pm - 5pm


- Published: 2025-12-09
- Modified: 2026-02-13
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time/
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Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale.

Oundle School Pupils Present The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale. 15-year-old Christopher stands beside his neighbour Mrs. Shears’ dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes past midnight, and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington the dog. Christopher has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at maths, but he is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. But Christopher’s detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world upside-down. Running time Approximately 90 minutes The Age guidance: 10+ This production contains strong language and some sexual references. How To Get Your Tickets Tickets: £5 Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office (The box office is open between 9. 30am -2. 30pm Monday - Friday term time only)


- Published: 2025-11-17
- Modified: 2026-01-23
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-brothers-grimm/
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The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are completely flipped on their heads in this fast-paced, roller-coaster ride combining all 209 stories.

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon! The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm are completely flipped on their heads in this fast-paced, roller-coaster ride where Bramston House attempt to combine all 209 stories ranging from classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel to more bizarre, obscure stories like The Devil's Grandmother and The Talking Crab people. A wild, free-form comedy with lots of audience participation and jovial-nature fun. Through the enthusiasm of the incredible actors, the audience are in for a ride of their lives. Running time approximately 90 minutes. How To Get Your Tickets: Tickets: £5 Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office (The box office is open between 9. 30am and 2. 30pm Mon to Fri term times only)


- Published: 2025-11-17
- Modified: 2026-03-07
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/little-women/
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Oundle School Pupils Present Little Women by Louisa M. Alcott. Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. Running Time: Approx 90 minutes How To Get Your Tickets: Tickets: £5 Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office (The box office is open between 9. 30am and 2. 30pm Mon to Fri term times only)


- Published: 2025-10-17
- Modified: 2026-02-25
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/our-little-hour/
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Following its critically acclaimed, sell out success in 2024 Our Little Hour comes to the Stahl Theatre, Oundle as part of its 2026 revival tour.

Following its critically acclaimed, sell out success in 2024 OUR LITTLE HOUR comes to the Stahl Theatre, Oundle as part of its 2026 revival tour. Hailed as “an intensely moving new musical drama” it tells the inspirational story of how Walter Tull - grandson of a Barbadian slave and orphaned at just eight years old - rose to prominence as the first black footballer to play at the highest level of the domestic game in the UK before achieving another historic breakthrough as the first man of his heritage to be commissioned as an Officer in the British Army. Written by award winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and including 16 hauntingly beautiful original songs OUR LITTLE HOUR is a show not to be missed. Age Restrictions 11+ Running Time 2hrs 10 minutes including interval Bar open at 7pm “A powerful and very moving account of Tull’s life” Stage Talk “A beautifully crafted new musical” Northamptonshire Telegraph How To Get Your Tickets Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office (open Mon-Fri. 9. 30-2. 30)


- Published: 2025-10-17
- Modified: 2026-03-19
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/all-for-your-delight/
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Farnham Maltings Presents All For Your Delight A theatre experience celebrating variety and the world of live entertainers

Farnham Maltings Presents All For Your Delight A theatre experience celebrating variety and the world of live entertainers. Danny, Jojo, and Yaz are on tour, bringing their marvellous variety show to audiences across the country. In between gigs at the nations best holiday resorts they’re donning their famous Brightcoats and welcoming audiences into town halls, theatres and village greens up and down the country. A dazzling mix of comedy acts, songs and games, plus some spectacular roller-skating! But behind the sequins and spotlights, something deeper is unfolding. When an unexpected character emerges, the Brightcoats must battle to keep their show on the road as hidden secrets start rising to the surface. With the Brightcoats forced to confront what it means to live a life dedicated to performance, will our talented company have what it takes to ensure the show goes on? From the award-winning Farnham Maltings, All For Your Delight is a sparkling production, brimming with heart and humanity, that explores what it really takes to put on a proper good night out. Conceived and directed by Katy Potter, with an original script by Alex Kanefsky (Cable Street; Southwark Playhouse) and songs composed by Darren Clark (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button; Southwark Playhouse and West End). Produced by Farnham Maltings Running Time:110 minutes approximately Everyone Welcome Bar open from 7pm How To Get Your Tickets Tickets: £18 or £13 Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office (open Mon-Fri. 9. 30-2. 30 term...


- Published: 2025-10-10
- Modified: 2025-12-09
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-christmas-symphony-orchestra/
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Join the Oundle School Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Orchestras for their end of term concert in the Great Hall.

Join the Oundle School Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Orchestras for their end of term concert in the Great Hall. Tickets are £5 with proceeds from ticket sales go to Crisis UK: 1082947 the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. How To Get Your Tickets: Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person: The Stahl Theatre Box Office (Box Office open hours are Mon-Fri. 10am -2pm term time only. )


- Published: 2025-09-29
- Modified: 2025-11-16
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/ww2-at-home-and-away/
- Whats on Categories: Oundle Archive

Discover wartime stories of the Oundle School Community at home and away. Explore original documents, artefacts, photographs and personal accounts of Old Oundelians from the School Archive. Exhibition opening times: Monday - Saturday 11am - 5pm Sunday 2pm - 5pm


- Published: 2025-09-19
- Modified: 2025-10-11
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/jeremy-houghton-artist-talk/

Jeremy has been entrusted with keys to palaces, sporting arenas, battle fields and rugged outposts, as an artist in residence who has accepted invitations to paint at some of the world’s most extraordinary places. Join us for drinks, canapes and a viewing of Jeremy's work followed by a Q&A in support of the Mintridge Foundation. We hope you can join us for this wonderful celebration as we sip, stroll and support more young people to have a positive relationship with sport. 18:00 Drinks, Canapes & Viewing of Jeremy’s Work 18:45 Welcome from Wilson Browne & the Mintridge Foundation 19:00 Q&A with Jeremy Houghton Please note the event is FREE to attend due to the generous sponsorship by Wilson Browne but you will require a ticket. Tickets are limited and must be booked by Wed 1st October Jeremy’s Art will be exhibited at the Yarrow Gallery from Saturday 4 – Friday 17 October 2025


- Published: 2025-06-27
- Modified: 2025-10-04
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/rachel-tracy-oo/
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OO Rachel Tracy (D 00) is a documentary filmmaker and has worked on a wide range of documentaries for major UK and US broadcasters. From directing self-shot single films to working on award-winning series such as 'Hospital' and 'SAS: Who Dares Wins' and with talent such as Stacey Dooley, Stacey Solomon and The Osbournes, Rachel enjoys working on intelligent projects with teeth and humour. Equally, she has a strong track record in negotiating tricky access, often in highly sensitive situations. In this lecture she will take us through the documentary filmmaking process and her personal quest to become more decisive.


- Published: 2025-06-26
- Modified: 2025-10-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/piano-masterclass-with-rachel-cheung/
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A Piano masterclass for concerto players and a solo performance from international pianist Rachel Cheung

We are delighted and privileged to have international pianist Rachel Cheung visiting us for a Piano masterclass and solo performance. She was a finalist in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2017 and has an impressive piano CV. The masterclass will involve working with concerto players from 17:15 - 18:45 followed by a solo session from 19:45 - 21:30. Rachel has been a Young Steinway Artist since 2011 and has studied with Peter Frankl at the Yale School of Music and with Eleanor Wong at the Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts. She has won numerous prizes and awards, including fifth prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition, and was a semi-finalist at the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition. She won a Carnegie Weill Hall debut recital as a special prize in the New York Concert Artists Worldwide Debut Audition—that debut will take place in March 2018. She has collaborated with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra under Edo de Waart, Sydney Symphony with Vladimir Ashkenazy, London Chamber Orchestra, St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, and Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. She has performed recitals at the Auditorium du Louvre in Paris, London’s Steinway Hall, and the Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts in Toronto, among others. Ms. Cheung has twice been honoured by the Hong Kong government for her contributions to culture and performed in the gala concert in Kiev celebrating the centenary of Vladimir Horowitz. All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2025-06-25
- Modified: 2025-09-27
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-yellow-brick-road/
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Join us for a night celebrating the music of Elton John.

A Tribute to Elton John directed by Chris Gardiner performed by Oundle School Pupils Join us for a night celebrating the music of Elton John. Feel free to wear your snazzy sunglasses and toe tapping platform shoes for two performances at 19:45 or 21:00. Running time: 45 mins Age restriction: None Everyone Welcome


- Published: 2025-06-25
- Modified: 2025-10-18
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/bleak-expectations/
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Charles Dickens plot meets Rowan Atkinsons-humour in this bonkers adaptation of the famous novel Great Expectations.

by Mark Evans performed by Crosby House Charles Dickens plot meets Rowan Atkinsons humour in this bonkers adaptation of the famous novel Great Expectations. Bleak expectations follows the three half-orphans Pip, Pippa and Poppy in their escapades defeating the dastardly Mr Gently Benevolent who chases their every step within a Victorian Britain. Along the way they must fight the Hardthrasher siblings, find love, and get their inheritance before their time and luck runs out. Will the three siblings live happily ever after in the smog filled streets of London or will Mr Gently Benevolent gain the upper hand and achieve his dream of revenge and financial stability. A hilarious play with unique characters, feral penguins and localised snowstorms leading to a final fantastic climax of Orphan versus the world. Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes, with an interval


- Published: 2025-06-25
- Modified: 2025-12-07
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/little-shop-of-horrors/
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Meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II", that turns out to be a foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore.

Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Performed by Oundle School The Little Shop Of Horrors, is a charming tongue-in-cheek musical comedy where Meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Join Oundle school pupils for their rendition of this classic Broadway favourite. Originally produced by the WPA Theatre at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International, www. mtishows. co. uk. Running Time: Approximately 90 minutes


- Published: 2025-06-25
- Modified: 2025-11-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/clowns-comedy-and-shakespeare/
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Presented by the Clare Society Please join us for talks by Dr Paul Edmondson (Head of Research at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust) and Tim Fitzhigham (comedian, adventurer and presenter).


- Published: 2025-06-24
- Modified: 2025-09-19
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/pint-sized-plays/
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The drama scholars of Oundle School have put together a collection of short 'Pint Size Plays'' that will take part in various buildings across Oundle School.

The drama scholars of Oundle School have put together a collection of short 'Pint Size Plays'' that will take part in various buildings across Oundle School. Starting at the Yarrow Gallery and proceeding to the Chapel Lawns, The Chapel, The Stahl Workshops, The Stahl Foyer and ending on the Stahl Stage, they will perform their renditions of the following plays: Yarrow Gallery -Art - Or Is It? by Liz Carroll Chapel Lawns -The Mysterious Case of The Brewers Droop by Luke Hollands Chapel - Anniversary by David Miller Stahl Workshops -Broken Biscuits by Tom Wells Stahl Foyer - Hi, Santa, Remember Me? by Trevor Suthers Stahl Stage - two Woofs for Yes by Neil Walden Age Restrictions: None Running Time: 80 minutes approximately Please note this involves walking from venue to venue so may not suit anyone with walking difficulties. If anyone requires any assistance in this matter please contact the box office to see if we can help in any way.


- Published: 2025-06-24
- Modified: 2025-10-04
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/identity-2025/
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Identity returns in celebration of Black History Month. This dynamic showcase weaves together music, dance, spoken word, and theatre to explore the rich tapestry of who we are.

Curated by the Racial Diversity Ambassadors and the Open Space Team Identity returns in celebration of Black History Month. This dynamic showcase weaves together music, dance, spoken word, and theatre to explore the rich tapestry of who we are. But this isn't just about one story; it’s about every story. Identity invites us to reflect on culture, race, and heritage in all their forms, honoring the beauty and strength in our differences. Join us as we celebrate the voices, rhythms, and movements that shape our collective identity. This is more than a performance; it’s a vibrant expression of unity, pride, and belonging. All proceeds go to: Kivuli Trust (charity number 1123724) Marafiki Trust (charity number 1187949)


- Published: 2025-06-24
- Modified: 2025-11-08
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/wendy-and-peter-pan/
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Winter 1909. Snow is falling across London. The Darling household is cold and quiet, following the loss of Tom, the youngest. Whilst the children sleep and the parents mourn, into the nursery tumbles a mischievous boy called Peter.

by Ella Hickson Directed by Miranda Hill Performed by Oundle School Pupils Winter 1909. Snow is falling across London. The Darling household is cold and quiet, following the loss of Tom, the youngest. Whilst the children sleep and the parents mourn, into the nursery tumbles a mischievous boy called Peter. In the magical Wendy and Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael set off to find their lost boy. With the aid of a little fairy dust she agrees to fly with Peter and Tink to Neverland. There she will give Tiger Lilly a run for her money, defeat Captain Hook and his pirate crew, and find friends who will stick with her to the end. No age restrictions Running Time: 120 minutes including a 15 minute interval Bar open at 7pm


- Published: 2025-06-24
- Modified: 2025-10-18
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/beyond-the-gates-jeremy-houghton/
- Whats on Categories: Yarrow Gallery

Step into the unseen with "Beyond the Gates", an exclusive exhibition by renowned artist Jeremy Houghton.

Step into the unseen with "Beyond the Gates", an exclusive exhibition by renowned artist Jeremy Houghton. Known for his unique role as artist-in-residence in some of the world’s most iconic and restricted locations, from royal palaces and Olympic arenas to military outposts, Houghton offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes through his evocative oil paintings, watercolours, and prints. This compelling collection captures fleeting moments, quiet grandeur, and untold stories with elegance and sensitivity. A percentage of all sales will support the vital work of the Mintridge Foundation, championing young people through sport and mentorship.


- Published: 2025-06-24
- Modified: 2025-11-29
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/dna-professor-ewan-birney/
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A short tour of one of the key molecules of life, the histories of family trees it contains and a surprising way to store data with DNA.

DNA A short tour of one of the key molecules of life, the histories of family trees it contains and a surprising way to store data with DNA. Ewan Birney is a Director of the European Bioinformatics Institute and a Senior Scientist at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory. He played a vital role in annotating the genome sequences of human, mouse, chicken and several other organisms; this work has had a profound impact on our understanding of genomic biology. Ewan also led the analysis group for the ENCODE project, which is defining functional elements in the human genome. His current areas of research include functional genomics, assembly algorithms, statistical methods to analyse genomic information and compression of sequence information.


- Published: 2025-06-24
- Modified: 2025-12-13
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/repeat-resist-reveal/
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At the heart of the exhibition is a selection of fine art printmaking from the prestigious Curwen archive, featuring works by world-renowned artists.

Repeat. Resist. Reveal brings together past and present in a compelling celebration of fine art printmaking. At the heart of the exhibition is a selection from the prestigious Curwen Archive, featuring works by world-renowned artists such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Paula Rego and our own King Charles, each a testament to the enduring power of the printed mark. Shown alongside are pieces by contemporary printmakers whose innovative approaches continue to expand the boundaries of the medium. From traditional techniques to experimental methods, this rich and eclectic collection honours the vision of Sir Stanley Jones, whose lifelong mission was “to preserve the legacy of fine art printmaking. ” "Repeat. Resist. Reveal" invites viewers to trace the evolution of the printed image and reflect on the dialogue between historical mastery and modern expression. Gallery Opening Times 11 - 5pm Monday - Saturday 2 - 5pm Sunday


- Published: 2025-05-24
- Modified: 2026-06-27
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/a-level-show-2/
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Our exam year artists will offer a visually engaging, rich array of outcomes exploring different concepts, materials, and processes.

Emergence showcases the creative achievements of A Level and GCSE Art pupils, celebrating the development of ideas, skills, and artistic identities. The exhibition presents a vibrant collection of work across a range of disciplines, revealing the curiosity, experimentation, and dedication that have shaped each pupil's journey. From deeply personal explorations to responses to the world around them, the artworks demonstrate confidence in creative thinking and a willingness to take risks. As its title suggests, Emergence captures a pivotal moment of growth and transformation, as young artists present their individual voices, share their unique perspectives, and celebrate the creative journeys that have shaped their work. Gallery opening times: 11am-5pm


- Published: 2025-05-05
- Modified: 2025-09-13
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/penned-up/
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Welcome to HMP Ditchfield, where prisoners write their own plays. From boxing rings to the Brazilian rainforest, from painful pasts to wildly imaginative futures, they discover that theatre is more than words on a page.

The Hal Company in association with Suzanna Rosenthal Productions presents a new play by Danusia Iwaszko Can words be the greatest escape? Welcome to HMP Ditchfield, where every week a group of prisoners are challenged to write their own plays. From boxing rings to the Brazilian rainforest, from painful pasts to wildly imaginative futures, these men discover that theatre is more than words on a page; it’s a lifeline, a way to reclaim their voices. But when creativity clashes with control, tensions rise, secrets unravel, and laughter gives way to rebellion. Witty, raw, and full of heart, Penned Up is a powerful celebration of storytelling, second chances, and the unexpected bonds that form behind bars. Written by award-winning playwright Danusia Iwaszko, drawing on over 15 years of experience teaching playwriting in prisons, Penned Up offers an unflinching look at life inside. Think: Porridge meets Brassed Off. A laugh riot and a gut-punch in equal measure. Age guidance 12+ Content warning: Strong language Running Time: 90 minutes with an interval Grateful thanks to: Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Community Foundation, Conservatoire East, Suffolk Town Council, Menagerie Theatre, The Drapers Charitable Trust, The Ridley Godfrey Foundation, St Giles and Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds in association with HighTide and Synergy Theatre Project. And thanks to Suzanne Drown


- Published: 2025-05-05
- Modified: 2025-09-25
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/journey-to-the-centre-of-the-earth/
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This new comedy take on Jules Verne’s classic novel will be one epic night out, full of belly laughs, brand new music and really impressive dinosaurs.

Presented by Lamphouse Take a break Rick Wakeman, back to your trailer Brendan Fraser, watch and learn Jules Verne, Lamphouse are going on a journey all the way to the centre of the Earth! Two intrepid explorers, one impossible mission (featuring at least one joke about a big hole), and no special effects budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong? From the makers of War of the Worlds (On a Budget) and Frankenstein (On a Budget) this new comedy take on Jules Verne’s classic novel will be one epic night out, full of belly laughs, brand new music and really impressive* dinosaurs. Featuring Tom Fox and Becky Owen-Fisher, the familiar faces behind the On a Budget series, Journey to the Centre of the Earth will be another fan favourite. Expect silly jokes, catchy tunes, ridiculous costumes and lots and lots of cardboard. *not actually that impressive Suitable for 10+ Running Time: 75 minutes first half 45 minutes; second half 30 minutes


- Published: 2025-04-30
- Modified: 2025-05-16
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/parker-solar-probe/
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Learn about the Parker Space Probe launched in 2018 to make observations of the outer corona of the Sun.

The Parker Solar Probe is a NASA probe launched in 2018 to study the Sun's corona and solar wind. It has made several close passes to the Sun, including a record-breaking one on December 24, 2024, where it came within 3. 8 million miles of the Sun's surface, and has broken the record of travelling faster than 400,000 mph. The probe is designed to withstand extreme heat and radiation near the Sun, and it has been equipped with instruments to measure the speed and type of particles in the solar wind. Survival depends on brilliant engineering and a highly elliptical orbit. This talk by Keith Townsend (FRAS) will explore the basics of the mission and set the scene for what we can hope to learn. Get the essential background before the science starts to flow.


- Published: 2025-03-24
- Modified: 2025-05-12
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/pupil-organ-recital/
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An informal recital featuring our talented organ performers.

An informal recital featuring our talented organ performers.


- Published: 2025-03-24
- Modified: 2026-06-24
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/first-and-second-forms-wind-and-brass/
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An informal concert featuring our fabulous Wind and Brass Bands - a toe-tapping phenomenon.

An informal concert featuring our fabulous First and Second Form Wind and Brass Bands - a toe-tapping phenomenon.


- Published: 2025-03-03
- Modified: 2025-06-15
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/
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Join us for Oundle School's adaptation of the world famous and forever popular Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Join us for Oundle School's adaptation of the world famous and forever popular Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Performance Times 12th and 13th June: 19:45 14th June Saturday Matinee: 15:00 Bar opens at 19:00 All welcome Running Time: approx 120 minutes


- Published: 2025-02-13
- Modified: 2025-04-26
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/musical-theatre-competition-2025/
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Join for a musical talent show where you the audience get to watch a variety of performances and then decide on a winner.

Come and join us for an evening filled with musical talent. A show where you the audience get to watch a variety of performances and then decide on a winner. Oundle School certainly has a lot of talent! Bar will open at 19:00. Running Time: Approx 2 hours with a 15 minute interval.


- Published: 2025-02-12
- Modified: 2025-02-28
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/cern-the-lhc-and-the-physics-of-the-standard-model/
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Scott Lecture: The mission of CERN, the workings of the Large Hadron Collider, and its role in testing the Standard Model of Particle Physics while addressing its limitations and future questions.

Scott Society Talk The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the most powerful particle accelerator ever built, sitting in a tunnel 100 metres underground at CERN, near Geneva, Switzerland, and was built in collaboration with over 10,000 scientists and hundreds of universities and laboratories across more than 100 countries. The Standard Model of Particle Physics is the model that underpins all of modern Particle Physics. But the Standard Model is incomplete, leaving many questions open, which the LHC will help to answer. Physicist Eddie Brendan Shields will introduce us to CERN’s mission, explain how the Large Hadron Collider works and what the Standard Model predicts, where it falls short, what open questions we have about it, and what the future could hold. After a degree in Physics at Oxford, Dr Shields continued working for his PhD at the University of Milano-Bicocca. He worked at the Weizmann Institute of Science under Prof. Eilam Gross on Machine Learning for Particle Physics in the ATLAS experiment, and returned to work for the Institute at CERN conducting research on novel Machine Learning techniques and studies of the properties of the Higgs Boson in the ATLAS experiment.


- Published: 2025-02-11
- Modified: 2025-05-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/joy-by-luke-wright/
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We might have to go down to come up, but we’ll get there in the end. Come let a little joy into your life with a raconteur and wordsmith at the top of his game.

Supported by Colchester Arts Centre Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something. ” Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set of poems that get to grips with the idea of JOY. Is it possible, as a 42 year old to feel pure unbridled happiness, and what does it look like? The French novelist Henry de Montherlant said that “happiness writes white” but Wright’s not exactly starting with a blank page. With a mix of the of the comic and the wistful, JOY takes in consumerism, boozing, cancer scares, abseiling vicars, and the joy of language itself. We might have to go down to come up, but we’ll get there in the end. Come let a little joy into your life with a raconteur and wordsmith at the top of his game. Age restriction 14+ Running Time: Approx 90 minutes with an interval


- Published: 2025-02-07
- Modified: 2025-03-16
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/old-oundelian-exhibition/
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For this exhibition, we delve into the creative journeys of OO artists, designers, photographers, architects, ceramicists, and writers.

For this year’s exhibition, we delve into the creative journeys of a select group of OO artists, designers, photographers, architects, ceramicists, and writers. This exhibition celebrates their exceptional work, highlighting how their careers intersect with educational pathways and the diverse opportunities within the creative industries. Each featured individual has forged their own path, drawing inspiration from a variety of influences. Through their work, they offer a unique perspective on the dynamic world of creativity. By exploring these careers in depth, we aim to inspire and showcase the many pathways that exist within the ever-evolving creative sector. Join us in this exploration of talent, innovation, and the inter-connectedness of the creative disciplines. Private View: Friday 28th February 6pm - 8pm Exhibition opening times: Monday to Saturday 11am-5pm Sunday 2pm-5pm


- Published: 2025-01-29
- Modified: 2026-03-17
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/409636-2/
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Oundle School is excited to present an evening of dance from hip hop, breaking, popping and locking to ballet and modern jazz.

Oundle School Presents Mix Tape Volume 4. Please join us for an evening of dance. Our dancers' range in experience from complete beginners to seasoned performers and bring to you a variety of dance styles - we hope that you will be impressed by the talent on show! All welcome Bar open from 7pm How To Get Your Tickets Tickets: £3 Online: www. stahltheatre. co. uk Phone: 01832 277300 In person at the Box Office (open Mon-Fri. 9. 30-2. 30)


- Published: 2025-01-28
- Modified: 2025-03-15
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/tim-benson-the-human-face-of-portraiture/
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Tim Benson's projects engage people with important global challenges and build awareness through painting.

In 2015, artist Tim Benson travelled to Sierra Leone to meet people affected by the Ebola epidemic that claimed thousands of lives in West Africa between 2014 and 2016. Back in his studio in north London, Benson began work on 40 characterful portraits of the people he met in Freetown, seeking to tell the stories of people whose voices are rarely heard. Tim will talk about storytelling through portraiture, and the human face of Ebola.


- Published: 2025-01-28
- Modified: 2025-03-08
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/everest-the-death-trap/
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The story of the man who survived cancer and then attempted to climb Everest, only to find himself in the middle of the deadliest day of the mountain’s history.

When the worst earthquake to hit Nepal in living memory struck on 25 April 2015, Jules Mountain (OO) was at Base Camp. To reach the summit of Everest had been a life-long dream, one which he was more determined than ever to realise, having won his battle with cancer two years earlier. The climbers were faced with an impossible set of decisions: to get to a safe zone as quickly as possible; to try to be of assistance in the relief effort; to push on despite everything. All three options had huge moral and logistical implications, and Julian’s unique situation set him apart from the rest. Jules shares his story about his ordeal during the most deadly disaster in the history of mountaineering on Everest.


- Published: 2024-12-11
- Modified: 2025-02-15
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/is-sleeping-beauty-a-feminists-worst-nightmare/

This lecture by Dr Diana Hallam considers the timing and position of Romeo and Juliet within Shakespeare’s output and finds intriguing anomalies.

What could possibly be unexpected about Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet? Plenty! This lecture by Dr Diana Hallam considers the timing and position of Romeo and Juliet within Shakespeare’s output and finds intriguing anomalies which may give us insight into the loves and heartbreaks experienced by the Bard. Scheduled for Valentine’s Day, Shakespeare’s most romantic play both is and is not what it seems.


- Published: 2024-12-10
- Modified: 2025-02-15
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-happiest-days-of-your-life/
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A delightful farce about what happens when a boys school receives the news that they are to billet another school which is all female.

By John Dighton Performed by School House Directed by William (Sch) The action of the play takes place in the Masters Common Room of Hilary School for Boys where, unknown to the Headmaster and Staff, they are about to become ‘co-ed’. Due to an administrative error, Miss Whitchurch and her staff and pupils from St Swithin's Girls School have been relocated to new premises after their own accommodation is bombed during the war, and find themselves unwittingly joining the boys school. The unfolding events become even more complicated by the arrival of the parents, with the respective Head Teachers trying to keep the new arrangements under wraps. As with all good farces, the plot gets even thicker! Bar will open at 7pm Running Time: Approx 2 1/4 hours with a 15 minute interval


- Published: 2024-12-09
- Modified: 2026-01-09
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lunchtime-concert-gcse-and-a-level-musicians/
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A Lunchtime Concert with performances from our GCSE and A level musicians.

Our weekly Lunchtime Concert Series provides opportunities for solo and ensemble performances for our many talented musicians studying music at GCSE and A level. All welcome. No tickets required.


- Published: 2024-12-04
- Modified: 2025-02-15
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/abstraction-a-journey-beyond-the-tangible/
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Abstraction showcases a dynamic range of works from ten artists and sculptors.

The exhibition Abstraction invites viewers to step beyond the confines of reality and explore the boundless realm of imagination. Showcasing a dynamic range of works from ten artists and sculptors, from bold geometric designs to fluid, expressive forms, this collection celebrates the power of abstraction to evoke emotion, challenge perception, and redefine artistic expression. Each piece captures the essence of creativity unrestrained by literal representation, encouraging audiences to interpret and connect in deeply personal ways. This exhibition is not just a display but a dialogue - a conversation between artist and viewer about the unseen, the intangible, and the infinite possibilities of art. Private View: Friday 31st January 6pm to 8pm Exhibition opening times: Monday to Saturday 11am-5pm Sunday 2pm-5pm.


- Published: 2024-12-01
- Modified: 2024-12-06
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/a-journey-through-relativity-spacetime-and-quantum-theory/
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Join us for an engaging talk by physicist Steve Adams that delves into the scientific legacy of Albert Einstein.

Join us for an engaging talk by physicist Steve Adams that delves into the scientific legacy of Albert Einstein, one of the most influential thinkers in history. The presentation will highlight three key areas of Einstein's groundbreaking work: The special theory of relativity, including the famous equation E = mc²; the concept of curved spacetime in the general theory of relativity, which transformed our understanding of gravity; Einstein's pivotal role in the development of quantum theory, dispelling the myth that he was an outsider opposed to it. With a light touch on mathematics, the talk is accessible to anyone familiar with basic geometry and the idea of imaginary numbers. But don’t worry if you haven’t encountered these concepts before – everything will be explained! Come ready to explore the ideas that continue to shape our understanding of the universe.


- Published: 2024-11-25
- Modified: 2025-03-16
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/flood/
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Oundle School perform this eloquent contemporary verse exploring the consequences of global warming.

Oundle School perform this eloquent contemporary verse. Join us to explore the consequences of global warming and see how hope manifests in the midst of despair.


- Published: 2024-11-25
- Modified: 2025-02-28
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/sealskin/
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Exploring ideas of belonging, otherness and home, Sealskin combines puppetry, storytelling, incredible projection design and live original music.

Presented by Tmesis Theatre Sealskin is an old selkie tale of the sea. Every full moon the Selkies appear, peeling away their seal skin, dancing freely in the moonlight. One night a fisherman discovers their secret, and we see the betrayal and consequences that follow. Exploring ideas of belonging, otherness and home, Sealskin combines Tmesis Theatre's trademark playful and highly skilled physicality, puppetry, storytelling, incredible projection design and live original music from acoustic duo Me and Deboe. Running Time: 65 Mins (no interval) Age Guidance 11+


- Published: 2024-11-15
- Modified: 2024-12-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/soul-and-structure/
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This exhibition showcases work from three artists Rebecca Ivatts, Christopher Metcalfe and Clare Daniel.

We invite viewers to contemplate the interplay between the unseen and the visible, the expressive and the engineered. This exhibition examines how artists explore the essence of existence—our inner worlds, emotions, and experiences—through frameworks, patterns, and constructs that provide form. Showcasing work from three artists Rebecca Ivatts, Christopher Metcalfe and Clare Daniel, each piece in the collection navigates the tension between freedom and restraint, between emotion and order, urging viewers to consider how the structured aspects of life often reveal or contain something much deeper: the soul. Through diverse media, "Soul and Structure" explores these dualities and invites reflection on how personal and societal frameworks shape, confine, and express our innermost selves. Private View: Friday 29th November, 18:00 - 20:00


- Published: 2024-10-10
- Modified: 2025-01-24
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/dracula/
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A new adaptation that restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker's classic novel to the stage.

By Steven Dietz Directed by Ruby (K) Performed by Oundle School pupils "I want your fear. For your fear, like a current, rushes through your body. Your fear makes your heart pound, it renders your veins rich and full. Your fear hemorrhages deliciously within you. " This new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker's classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with both humour and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker's famous vampire.


- Published: 2024-09-25
- Modified: 2024-11-23
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-war-next-door/
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Will Blackburn tells the story of the courage, kindness and compassion of ordinary people determined to help their neighbours whose lives are in constant danger.

On the day Russia invaded Ukraine Will Blackburn was selling software and living quietly in Poland. 24 hours later Ukrainian refugees arrived in his home town. Software sales suddenly seemed irrelevant. He dug out his old Army Reserve kit and appealed to other veterans to do the same - all to be donated to Ukraine. The response was remarkable. A friend’s garage became the depot. A Polish removal company provided the transport. The heroic drivers of Fundacja Igora Tracza drove the donations into the heart of the Donbas. They took Will with them. Bullets fly and shells explode. But this is not a report from the battle front. It is Will’s account of the trips he has made into the war zone. He sees the terrible damage done by the Russians as they destroy towns and villages, killing and maiming civilians. The heroes of these journeys are the drivers who risk their lives on every convoy and the beleaguered citizens of Ukraine who are bravely trying to get on with their lives. The War Next Door is Will Blackburn’s heart-warming story of the courage, kindness and compassion of ordinary people determined to help their neighbours whose lives are in constant danger.


- Published: 2024-09-17
- Modified: 2024-12-02
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/christmas-wreath-making-and-afternoon-tea/
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Join us this winter for a luxury afternoon of Christmas wreath making hosted by Floral Dimensions.

Hosted by Floral Dimensions Join us this winter for a luxury afternoon of Christmas wreath making for the perfect way to start the holiday season. The afternoon will include a complimentary drink on arrival, a two-hour guided wreath making workshop, followed by a festive afternoon tea with fizz.


- Published: 2024-09-09
- Modified: 2026-05-01
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/diploma-musicians/
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Diploma Musicians A Lunchtime Concert featuring our talented Diploma pupils. All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2024-09-09
- Modified: 2025-09-13
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/music-scholars-concert-2/
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A concert featuring our U6 and Fifth Form Music Award holders.

Focusing on U6 and Fifth Form Music Award holders. What an entrance to commence our year and set the standards. Every year our pupils excel and provide an awesome occasion! All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2024-09-09
- Modified: 2025-10-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lunchtime-concert-music-scholars-2/
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A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances by our Music Scholars.

MUSIC SCHOLARS A Lunchtime Concert featuring performances by our Music Scholars. All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2024-09-09
- Modified: 2025-11-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/concerto-competition-3/
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Focusing on concerto performances showcasing the superb abilities of our musicians.

Focusing on concerto performances showcasing the superb abilities of our musicians. All welcome, no tickets required.


- Published: 2024-09-09
- Modified: 2024-12-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/twilight-series-baroque-concerto-festival/
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A concert in celebration of the 40th anniversary of our iconic Frobenius organ, with four of our organ pupils.

As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of our iconic Frobenius organ, we perform Handel's beautiful concerto in G minor, Op. 4 with four of our organ pupils, framed by Vivaldi's Recorder Concerto and Telemann's Viola Concerto.


- Published: 2024-09-09
- Modified: 2025-12-04
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/community-action-carols/
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A private Carol Service followed by tea, cakes and entertainment for the elderly in our surrounding area.

This is a private Carol Service followed by tea, cakes and entertainment for the elderly in our surrounding area, but we would like to hear from anyone who might wish to join us: camailbox@oundleschool. org. uk


- Published: 2024-07-02
- Modified: 2024-09-28
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/discovering-lost-masterpieces/
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In conversation with Tim Coleridge, Philip will talk about the dealers, experts, auctioneers and restorers who risk fortunes and reputations to turn overlooked artworks into coveted treasures.

Philip Mould is an international art dealer who has lived the high stakes game of art sleuthing. In conversation with Tim Coleridge, Philip will talk about the dealers, experts, auctioneers and restorers who risk fortunes and reputations to turn overlooked artworks into coveted treasures. All welcome.


- Published: 2024-06-28
- Modified: 2024-10-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/experimental-surface-design-threads/
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In this group exhibition, artists harness textiles, fibre, and thread to challenge power dynamics and envision new possibilities.

Textiles envelop and shield us, stimulate our senses, evoke memories, symbolize our beliefs, and encapsulate our stories. From birth to death, cloth is a constant presence in our lives. In this group exhibition, artists harness textiles, fibre, and thread to challenge power dynamics and envision new possibilities. The Yarrow Gallery invites you to explore Threads, an exhibition showcasing contemporary artists and makers, along with students' work, who choose textiles as their medium. Celebrating the art of material and craftsmanship, these artists use the narrative power of textiles to connect with ancestral traditions, discover shared experiences, and infuse materials with life. Interactive Private View: Tuesday 1st October 7:30pm – 9pm.


- Published: 2024-06-24
- Modified: 2024-11-15
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-watsons/
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A bold and playful adaptation of Austen’s unfinished novel that has the capacity to endlessly surprise its audience.

By Laura Wade Directed by Shanaya (D) and Lizzie (D) Based on Laura Wades novel, Oundle School pupils bring life to this witty and entertaining play. Emma Watson has been enjoying a privileged upbringing with a rich aunt but has been unexpectedly dumped back with her genteel but impoverished family to enter the race to find potential suitors to secure some sort of happy ending. So far, very familiar but this story has a twist: it doesn’t have an ending Laura Wade’s bold and playful adaptation of Austen’s unfinished novel has the capacity to endlessly surprise its audience. Sit back and enjoy watching the story unfurl. Running time: 90 minutes Suitable for 13+


- Published: 2024-06-17
- Modified: 2024-07-05
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/energy-live/
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From elastic to gravitational, kinetic to chemical, see some fiery and maybe even explosive demonstrations of what energy is and how it affects our lives.

Join The Royal Institution's science presenter on an exciting journey through the stores of energy which surround us in an exciting audience-led show. From elastic to gravitational, kinetic to chemical, see some fiery and maybe even explosive demonstrations of what energy is and how it affects our lives. Through lively, fire-based demonstrations we take the intimidation out of the terminology around energy and show you just how simple this subject can be! One hour duration For ages 6+ Please note that the box office is closed from the 28th June till 2nd Sept. All tickets can still be purchased online.


- Published: 2024-06-17
- Modified: 2024-07-02
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/dr-paders-stem-olympics/
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Join the GAMES with a variety of amazing FEATS of SCIENCE presented by Oundle School’s Imperial College Outreach Fellow, Dr Vera Pader.

Join the GAMES with a variety of amazing FEATS of SCIENCE presented by Oundle School’s Imperial College Outreach Fellow, Dr Vera Pader. Lots of visual tricks and WOW moments alongside plenty of AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION! Come and join in! One hour duration For ages 6+ Please note that the box office is closed from the 28th June till 2nd Sept. All tickets can still be purchased online.


- Published: 2024-06-05
- Modified: 2024-12-08
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-crucible/
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When a group of young girls are discovered dancing and chanting in the forest, they are accused of witchcraft. With the threat of execution hanging over them, the girls draw the people of the town into a world of secrets, lies and manipulation.

By Arthur Miller Fear and hysteria grip a feuding community and the battle between innocence and guilt exposes the very darkest corners of human nature. When a group of young girls are discovered dancing and chanting in the forest, they are accused of witchcraft. With the threat of execution hanging over them, the girls draw the people of the town into a world of secrets, lies and manipulation where the only goal is self-preservation and private vendettas fuel public accusations. Soon the truth itself is on trial. Arthur Miller’s gripping parable of power and is performed by a talented young cast from Oundle School and directed by Naomi Baker.


- Published: 2024-05-21
- Modified: 2024-10-05
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/identity-2/
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With a presentation of songs, dances, short scenes and poems, our aim is to consider identity in its broader context in order to celebrate every culture, race and ethnicity.

Curated by Favour Ogunleye-Vohiro, Peremoboere Dudafa and Nellie Kamau This October, Identity is returning in celebration of Black History Month. With a presentation of songs, dances, short scenes and poems, our aim is to consider identity in its broader context in order to celebrate every culture, race and ethnicity. Proceeds will be split evenly between Kivuli & Marafiki Trusts Charity numbers: 1123724 & 1187949


- Published: 2024-05-20
- Modified: 2024-09-28
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/the-beatle-magical-mystery-tour/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre

Join us for an incredible journey with four young Liverpudlians, destined to become the greatest music phenomenon the world has ever known.

Roll up, roll up for the Magical Mystery Tour That’s an invitation, to make a reservation. They’ve got everything you need, satisfaction guaranteed. Join us for an incredible journey with four young Liverpudlians, destined to become the greatest music phenomenon the world has ever known. This fully staged theatre performance tells the story of the Beatles through twenty of your favourite Beatles’ songs, with an Abbey Road studio orchestra, backing singers, dancers and Oundle’s answer to John, Paul, George and Ringo (not forgetting the walrus). An hour of 60s magic.


- Published: 2024-05-16
- Modified: 2024-10-18
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/alice-in-wonderland/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre

Immerse yourself in this fantastical wacky land, where Alice finds herself tumbling down, down, down, a rabbit hole, into a colourful world filled with zany characters.

By Lewis Carrol A performance by New House Directed by SG Come and join us in the wonderland of theatre, as the Stahl presents Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol. Immerse yourself in this fantastical wacky land, where Alice finds herself tumbling down, down, down, a rabbit hole, into a colourful world filled with zany characters like The Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter. Alice in Wonderland is the perfect play for young and old audiences alike, so please don't be late for this rather important date. We are all mad here! And you too would be mad to miss it. Running Time: 90 minutes with an interval All welcome!


- Published: 2024-05-14
- Modified: 2024-07-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/moon-to-mars/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre

Charting the early history of space exploration, through to modern day space tourism, this show will educate and entertain in equal measure. Featuring live demonstrations of rockets, fireballs and more!

Presented by Scott Marley, Outreach Team, Imperial College London Experience the wonderful world of mathematics and physics! Charting the early history of space exploration, through to modern day space tourism, this show will educate and entertain in equal measure. Featuring live demonstrations of rockets, fireballs and a peculiar way to travel with your tea! This show never fails to amaze and engage audiences and shares many of the wonders of the physical world. Running time: 1 hour Suitable for ages 7-70!


- Published: 2024-05-08
- Modified: 2024-10-02
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/sanctuary/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre

Sanctuary is a brand-new musical that welcomes us in and asks the question: do we want safety and freedom for only ourselves, or for us all?

Brought to you by Red Ladder Theatre Company in collaboration with Theatre Royal Wakefield and CAPA College Book, music and lyrics by Sarah Woods and Boff Whalley Directed by Cheryl Martin Traditionally, churches across the world have offered sanctuary to those seeking safety from persecution. But how do we react when that ideal becomes a reality? When Alland, a young Iranian man, begs to be given sanctuary at St Mary’s church in a northern town, it sparks a community to react in all the ways each member believes to be right. Molly, a young worker there, joins forces with vicar Fiona to resist both the angry vigilantes and the hard-hearted authorities beyond the church walls to try to protect Alland. Holding a special community service where voices on all sides sing their songs of redemption and condemnation, Fiona asks the question to everyone present: do we give Alland over to the State or live up to our well-versed ideals of compassion? Sanctuary is a brand-new musical that welcomes us in and asks the question: do we want safety and freedom for only ourselves, or for us all? A vital story of one man’s hopes for help and support in a time when not all strangers are welcomed. With a chorus drawn from students at Wakefield’s CAPA College, Boff Whalley ('We’re Not Going Back') and Sarah Woods’ musical mixes hard-hitting ideas with memorable melodic tunes and harmonies. Come on in – the Service is about to begin... Age guidance is 13+...


- Published: 2024-05-07
- Modified: 2024-07-04
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/murderous-maths-mayhem/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre

The ever-popular Kjartan Poskitt returns with his wacky brand of ‘Curiosities and Conundrums’, all presented in his inimitable style.

The ever-popular Kjartan Poskitt returns with his wacky brand of ‘Curiosities and Conundrums’, all presented in his inimitable style. Discover some amazing Patterns, Pictures and Mathematical Magic in this show, designed to inspire all ages. Prepare to laugh, gasp and cheer as you meet the man who (in our humble opinion) is Britain’s funniest Mathematician! Running time: 1 hour Suitable for ages 7-70!


- Published: 2024-05-07
- Modified: 2024-09-13
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/frankenstein-on-a-budget/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre

One man, one monster, one glorious dream to single-handedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?

by Lamphouse Theatre One man, one monster, one glorious dream to single-handedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong? Frankenstein (On a Budget) features one actor, some decidedly dodgy backdrops, lots of weather based puns, plenty of cardboard props and more hats than you can throw a stick at. Can our ill fated doctor build his monstrous creation, play 25 characters, sing a lot of songs, attempt accents from across the world, perform a dance routine, and ultimately save the day in just 60 minutes? From the creators of the hit comedy action adventure musical War of the Worlds (On a Budget). Featuring a full soundtrack of brand new music, with incredible cardboard creations and characters inspired by Mary Shelley and Boris Karloff, Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the comedy musical hammer horror homage that you didn’t know you needed. Content Warning Age guidance 14+ Horror with references of blood and gore. There are flashing lights in this performance. Running time: 1 hour with no interval


- Published: 2024-04-18
- Modified: 2024-05-13
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/an-exhibition-by-laxton-junior-school/
- Whats on Categories: Yarrow Gallery

This year the Laxton Junior School community is celebrating the school's 50th anniversary with an art exhibition focused on portraiture.

This year the Laxton Junior School community is celebrating the school's 50th anniversary. The Yarrow Gallery exhibition is an opportunity to commemorate this milestone with a multimedia art exhibition focused on portraiture. Our children have been using photography, sculpture, drawing, iPads, etching and a variety of other techniques to express themselves through portraiture. We even have some of our alumni featured on the walls. Do come and join us for our celebration of people, portraits and our school.


- Published: 2024-04-18
- Modified: 2026-05-23
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lower-sixth-work-in-progress-2/
- Whats on Categories: Yarrow Gallery

The Work in Progress exhibition gives all the opportunity to see how the Lower Sixth Form artists work from conception to creation.

The Work in Progress Exhibition (WIP) gives all the opportunity to see how the Lower Sixth Form artists from Oundle School, Kings School Peterborough, Prince William School and Thomas Deacon Academy work from conception to creation and the exciting creative journey that takes place. The WIP will highlight the Schools’ strong culture of experimentation, innovation, and debate. Within a dynamic and vibrant environment that encourages risk, originality and diversity in thinking, pupils are encouraged to challenge and develop their ideologies and practice both collaboratively and independently. The exhibition is a tantalising chance to see pupils in the middle of this creative process. The Yarrow Gallery WIP show provides an opportunity for pupils to share their work, learning more about each other’s practice and enabling them to gauge a broader range of responses to their ongoing artistic practice. For visitors it is a wonderful way to see the artists of the future as their newest creations take shape. Gallery opening times: 11 – 5pm weekdays 2 – 5pm on Sunday


- Published: 2024-04-18
- Modified: 2024-06-30
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/a-level-and-gcse-exhibition/
- Whats on Categories: Yarrow Gallery

Our exam year artists present a visually engaging, rich array of outcomes exploring different materials and processes.

With a presentation of their final portfolios representing two years of work and investigation, our exam year artists will offer a visually engaging, rich array of outcomes exploring different materials and processes. Private View: 28th June, 6-8pm


- Published: 2024-03-30
- Modified: 2024-05-10
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/beethoven-festival/
- Whats on Categories: Music

Featuring the Violin Concerto and full 'Eroica' Symphony with the Chamber Orchestra and Emma Purslow from the Royal College of Music.

We feature the stupendous Violin Concerto and full 'Eroica' Symphony with the Chamber Orchestra and our Fellow from the Royal College of Music, Emma Purslow.


- Published: 2024-03-30
- Modified: 2024-05-21
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/trio-concert/
- Whats on Categories: Music

A cornucopia of rhythmic tangential trajectories of Brahms and Mendelssohn, featuring the School's own music staff.

Oundle School present a cornucopia of rhythmic tangential trajectories of Brahms and Mendelssohn, featuring the School's own music staff: Mr Angus Gibbon on violin, Mrs Madoka Maxwell on piano and Mr Peter Adams on cello.


- Published: 2024-03-30
- Modified: 2025-05-23
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/lower-sixth-form-concert/
- Whats on Categories: Music

Expect an eclectic presentation of performance from our very able Lower Sixth cohort.

As ensembles break up for academic exam focus, we turn to specific year groups to perform. Expect an eclectic presentation of performance from our very able Lower Sixth cohort.


- Published: 2024-03-30
- Modified: 2026-06-09
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/first-to-fourth-form-concert/
- Whats on Categories: Music

Expect an eclectic presentation of performance from our very able First Form to Fourth Form cohorts.

As the pupils' focus draws towards academic exams, we turn to specific year groups to perform. Expect fabulous performances from our very able First - Fourth Form cohort.


- Published: 2024-03-30
- Modified: 2026-06-27
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/leavers-concert/
- Whats on Categories: Music

One of the most important and poignant concerts of our year as we say farewell to our treasured leavers who perform solos and concerto movements of choice.

One of the most important and poignant concerts of our year as we say farewell to our treasured leavers who perform solos and concerto movements of choice.


- Published: 2024-02-26
- Modified: 2026-06-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/osjo-jazz-night-with-old-oundelians/
- Whats on Categories: Music

This promises to be a very special evening indeed, with many of the legends from our OSJO past returning for a nostalgic play.

Time to enjoy a night of jazz music from our OO, OSJO1 and OSJO2 bands. Our OSJOs will be joined by two OO OSJOs, leavers from 2011 -2015 alongside OO and present staff to celebrate the retirement of their director after 20 years, Adele Hudson. An evening of Pop, Swing, Film & Latin music – not to be missed! Running Time: Approx 120 mins Ticket information Tickets: £10 table seat and £5 balcony seat All proceeds will be divided between OSJOs and Animal Helpline Registered Charity No. 1151287


- Published: 2024-02-13
- Modified: 2024-03-10
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/old-oundelian-art-exhibit/
- Whats on Categories: Yarrow Gallery

The Yarrow Gallery is proud to welcome back talented Old Oundelians to exhibit a stunning selection of artwork from sculptures to paintings and photography.

The Yarrow Gallery is proud to welcome back talented Old Oundelians to exhibit a stunning selection of artwork from sculptures to paintings and photography. We are excited to add a new element to the exhibit this year by displaying the work of poets. Artists include:Maddy Gyselynck (K 11) PainterLouisa Risch (S 08) Painter Richard Colson (Sn 71) Painter Michael Blooman (D 59) Painter/Printmaker William Darrell (S 08) Sculptor Jo Marland (K 03) Ceramic Designer Simon Pearsall (G 81) Cartoonist Josh Shinner (S 03) Photographer Poetry from: Matthew MacLachlan (F 07) Dr Edward Ragg (S 95) Keith Diggle (L 55)


- Published: 2024-02-07
- Modified: 2024-03-02
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/chemistry-of-light/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre

Through visual spectaculars, Mr Peverley, Head of STEM at Oundle School, will demonstrate what light is and how can we generate it from chemicals.

Light. We marvel at it on the 5th of November, and some animals produce it as part of their life. Through visual spectaculars, Mr Peverley, Head of STEM at Oundle School, will demonstrate what light is and how can we generate it from chemicals. Be ready for audience participation! Everyone is welcome.


- Published: 2024-02-07
- Modified: 2024-04-14
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/beauty-and-the-beast-jr/
- Whats on Categories: Stahl Theatre

Limelight Productions present to you, a tale as old as time. Join us for a fantastic retelling of the story we all know and love, brought to you by our fantastic team of young performers.

"Limelight Productions present to you, a tale as old as time. Join us for a fantastic retelling of the story we all know and love, brought to you by our fantastic team of young performers! " The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. No Age Restrictions Running time with intervals: approximately 1 hour


- Published: 2024-01-18
- Modified: 2025-11-06
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/music-scholars-concert/
- Whats on Categories: Music

Performances by Music Scholars will showcase the talent of these young musicians.

Our focus turns to some of our Lower Sixth Form and Second Form Music Award Holders, who choose their own repertoire to perform All welcome. No tickets required.


- Published: 2024-01-17
- Modified: 2026-05-02
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/friday-night-with-the-osjos/
- Whats on Categories: Music

Join the Oundle School Jazz Orchestras for an evening of Jazz in the beautiful grounds of Fotheringhay Church.

Join the Oundle School Jazz Orchestras for an evening of Jazz in the beautiful grounds of Fotheringhay Church.


- Published: 2024-01-17
- Modified: 2024-02-19
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/oundle-strings-with-royal-college-of-music/
- Whats on Categories: Music

Join us for workshops with Royal College of Music musicians and a final concert with the strings orchestra.

Calling all string players from Grade 3 upwards! Contact the Oundle School Music department if you have not yet registered and would like to join us on either Sunday, Monday or (ideally) both. Workshops on Sunday 14:00-17:00 Workshops on Monday 17:15-18:45 Our Royal College of Music Fellow, Emma Purslow, will work through a Beatles number, which will be a feature we return to in the next academic year when we celebrate an important anniversary. Peter Adams lines up a cello orchestra, while massed strings, led by Angus Gibbon, tackles a superb arrangement of Brahms Hungarian Dance no. 5. Final presentation on Monday 19:45 The final presentation will include pieces from our recent October tour to Malaysia and Thailand, such as Telemann’s Viola Concerto and Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins. All welcome. No tickets required.


- Published: 2024-01-17
- Modified: 2025-05-03
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/an-evening-of-jazz/
- Whats on Categories: Music

OSJOs are at their very best, performing a popular programme of hit tunes at the village venue of All Saints in Sudborough.

OSJOs are at their very best, performing a popular programme of hit tunes at the village venue of All Saints in Sudborough. Tickets £12. 50


- Published: 2024-01-17
- Modified: 2024-02-28
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/evensong-at-gonville-caius/
- Whats on Categories: Music

Our Chapel Choir sing alongside the choir of Gonville & Caius, Cambridge.

Our Chapel Choir sing alongside the choir of Gonville & Caius, Cambridge, with The Acting Precentor, Prof Jeremy Summerly and Oundle's Head of Chapel Choir, Nicholas Warden. All welcome. No tickets required.


- Published: 2024-01-17
- Modified: 2026-03-06
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/hepburn-pianists/
- Whats on Categories: Music

The Hepburn Festival is launched with our most encompassing presentation of the School's pianists.

Our most encompassing presentation of our pianists ever as our Hepburn Festival is launched! Feel free to drop in for some of the performances across the two days in both the Great Hall and the Chapel. Wednesday, 4 March From 2pm with a concert from 4. 30pm - 6. 45pm in the Great Hall. From 6. 50pm with a concert from 7. 45pm - 9. 30pm in the Chapel Thursday, 5 March From 2pm with concerts at 4. 30pm - 6. 45pm and 7. 45pm - 9. 30pm in the Great Hall All welcome.


- Published: 2024-01-17
- Modified: 2024-03-01
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/woodwind-day-at-the-rcm/
- Whats on Categories: Music

We are taking just fifteen of our best, up-and-coming woodwind pupils to a day of music-making with the very best at the Royal College of Music.

We are taking just fifteen of our best, up-and-coming woodwind pupils to a day of music-making with the very best at the Royal College of Music. If in London, drop in and see what is happening under the expertise of Marie Lloyd, Head of Wind, RCM. Please check for access on the Royal College of Music website.


- Published: 2024-01-17
- Modified: 2025-03-04
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/wind-bands-and-symphony-orchestra/
- Whats on Categories: Music

A short but lively concert that will include our Pipers, Concert Band, Wind Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra.

An informal concert featuring our fabulous Wind Bands, Symphony Orchestra and Oundle Strings - a vibrant evening of music awaits you. All welcome. No tickets required.


- Published: 2024-01-17
- Modified: 2026-03-16
- URL: https://www.oundleschool.org.uk/past-events/hepburn-final-recital/
- Whats on Categories: Music

We look to the adjudication to select this year’s Hepburn Winner from the selected representatives from all the advanced classes over the Festival.

A highly competitive recital with our adjudication selecting this year's Hepburn Winner from our talented pupils from all the advanced classes over the Festival. 7. 30pm - 9. 30pm All welcome.




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