Oakham School
The Charity principally provides education in Oakham to boys and girls from the ages of 10 to 18. Many of these pupils come from the immediate vicinity of the county of Rutland, and others come from elsewhere in the UK, as well as overseas. The School's facilities are put to good educational use during holiday periods, with activities including language schools, sporting events and other courses.
Activities & Mission
The Charity principally provides education in Oakham to boys and girls from the ages of 10 to 18. Many of these pupils come from the immediate vicinity of the county of Rutland, and others come from elsewhere in the UK, as well as overseas. The School's facilities are put to good educational use during holiday periods, with activities including language schools, sporting events and other courses.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 49% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £33,451,000 | £32,066,000 | £31,036,000 | £31,882,000 | £28,172,000 | 642 / 20 |
| 2023 | £33,674,000 | £31,775,000 | £30,263,000 | £30,146,000 | £26,699,000 | 580 / 20 |
| 2022 | £30,794,000 | £28,940,000 | £27,928,000 | £28,126,000 | £24,750,000 | 556 / 20 |
| 2021 | £26,608,000 | £26,584,000 | £25,860,000 | £26,685,000 | £23,242,000 | 551 / 20 |
| 2020 | £25,662,000 | £26,786,000 | £26,066,000 | £25,261,000 | £22,270,000 | 639 / 16 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Oakham School
What does Oakham School do?
The Charity principally provides education in Oakham to boys and girls from the ages of 10 to 18. Many of these pupils come from the immediate vicinity of the county of Rutland, and others come from elsewhere in the UK, as well as overseas. The School's facilities are put to good educational use during holiday periods, with activities including language schools, sporting events and other courses.
How much income did Oakham School report in 2024?
Oakham School reported total income of £33.45m and reported expenditure of £32.07m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Oakham School?
Oakham School has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Oakham School registered as a charity?
Oakham School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 2009 as charity number 1131425. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Oakham School?
Oakham School is governed by a board of 19 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Oakham School operate?
Oakham School operates in Rutland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Oakham School a registered charity?
Yes — Oakham School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131425.
Details
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OAKHAM
LE15 6DT
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