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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.

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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

Latest Income
£31,674,000
Latest Expenditure
£32,091,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £180,000
Charitable Activities £29,955,000
Other Trading £924,000
Investments £603,000
Other Income £12,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £30,939,000
Raising Funds £1,152,000
Governance £42,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£31,674,000
£32,091,000£30,939,000£30,720,000£27,470,000578 / 20
2024
£33,451,000
£32,066,000£31,036,000£31,882,000£28,172,000642 / 20
2023
£33,674,000
£31,775,000£30,263,000£30,146,000£26,699,000580 / 20
2022
£30,794,000
£28,940,000£27,928,000£28,126,000£24,750,000556 / 20
2021
£26,608,000
£26,584,000£25,860,000£26,685,000£23,242,000551 / 20

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 2025?

Oakham School reported total income of £31.67m and reported expenditure of £32.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 16 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

Address
OAKHAM SCHOOL
CHAPEL CLOSE
MARKET PLACE
OAKHAM
LE15 6DT
Registration Date
28 August 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5003643
Charity Number
1131425

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Trustees

Bishop Debbie Sellin
David Alexander Allsop
David Francis Crean
Also governs 1 other charity
David John Kenneth Webb
Dr Gareth Chidlow
Dr Joanne Eryl Palmer-Phillips
Geraint Keith Davies
Margaret Miles
Michael John Swallow
Natasha Faye Marshall
Obioma Jegede
Rashmi Patel
Simon Hyde
The Very Reverend Christopher Charles Dalliston

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30 July 2026
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