About the school
Oakham School is a selective school with main entry points including Year 7. For 11+ entry, the assessment day includes an online CAT4 reasoning test, written papers in Maths and English or EAL, and a friendly interview.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
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| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Registration Fee is £180. |
📅 Open days: The school offers termly Open Mornings, plus personal visits. It also lists an 11+ Taster Day for children in Year 6 on Thursday 19th November 2026 and an 11+ Taster Day for children in Year 5 & 6 on Tuesday 9th March 2027.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | Reasoning, Maths, English |
📄 Free Oakham School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
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Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
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| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For 2027 entry, children applying for Year 7 were typically invited for entrance assessments in January prior to joining, with an 'Early Bird' assessment in the summer of Year 5. The 11+ key dates shown are for 2027 entry: means-tested bursary deadline Monday 30 November 2026; entrance exams Saturday 16 January 2027; music scholarship auditions Thursday 14 January 2027; sports scholarship assessment day Friday 15 January 2027; academic scholarship assessment day Monday 25 January 2027. The gener