Oundle School
Oundle School is a public school (English fee-charging boarding and day school) 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 Sir William Laxton in 1556. The school's alumni – known as Old Oundelians – include renowned entrepreneurs, scientists, politicians, military figures and sportspeople.
| Oundle School | |
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| Location | |
| , , England | |
| Coordinates | 52.48218°N 0.4691°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school Private boarding and day school |
| Motto | God Grant Grace |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1556 |
| Founder | The Worshipful Company of Grocers |
| Department for Education URN | 122129 Tables |
| Chairman of Governors | Robert Ringrose |
| Headmistress | Sarah Kerr-Dineen |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1107 |
| Houses | 15 |
| Colour(s) | Blue and maroon |
| Former pupils | Old Oundelians |
| Website | http://www.oundleschool.org.uk |
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 and Millfield.
The current Headmistress is Sarah Kerr-Dineen, who in 2015 became the first woman to lead the school.
The school is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and the Rugby Group.
In the 2023 A-Levels, the school saw 62.9% of its candidates score A*/A.