Oundle School
| Oundle School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| , , England | |
| Coordinates | 52°28′56″N 0°28′09″W / 52.48218°N 0.4691°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school Private boarding and day school |
| Motto | Deus Det Gratiam (Latin for God Grant Grace) |
| Religious affiliation | Church of England |
| Established | 1556 |
| Founder | The Worshipful Company of Grocers |
| Department for Education URN | 122129 Tables |
| Chairman of Governors | Timothy Coleridge |
| Headmaster | Dominic Oliver |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1107 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Campus size | 300-acre (120 ha) (approx) |
| Campus type | Semi-rural |
| Houses | 15 |
| Colours | Blue and Maroon |
| Budget | £49,808,000 (2024) |
| Revenue | £51,672,000 (2024) |
| Alumni | Old Oundelians ("OOs") |
| Website | www |
Oundle School is a private school providing boarding and day school facilities for pupils 11–18 situated in the market town of Oundle in Northamptonshire, England. The school has been governed by the Worshipful Company of Grocers of the City of London since its foundation by William Laxton in 1556. The school's alumni – known as Old Oundelians – include entrepreneurs, scientists, politicians, military figures and sportspeople.
Oundle has eight boys' houses, five girls' houses, two day houses, a junior house and a junior day house. Together these accommodate more than 1100 pupils, generally between the ages of 11 and 18. It is the third-largest boarding school in England after Eton College and Millfield.
As of 2025 the Headteacher is Dominic Oliver, who joined the school in August 2025.
The school follows the English public school tradition and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and the Rugby Group.
In 2025, 60% of the schools candidates scored A*/A in their A-level examinations.