Oakham School
Countryside market-town campus, residential, ages 8-17, indoor pool and extensive sports facilities.
Oakham
English Summer School in Oakham
A countryside market town in Rutland, England's smallest county, home to Oakham School (founded 1584) and Michael Owen's Red Star Football School.
Why Oakham
What Makes This Location Different
- Oakham School's buildings sit in the town centre itself, with extensive on-site sport: an indoor swimming pool, sports hall and tennis courts.
- Rutland Water, one of the largest reservoirs in Europe, is minutes away and used for included watersports-style excursions alongside trips to Stamford, Peterborough and London.
- This is also the home of Michael Owen's Red Star Football School, a dedicated football-plus-English programme coached by former professional players, run on the same campus.
Getting There
Travel & Arrival
Oakham is a market town in the East Midlands, around an hour and a half from London and under an hour from East Midlands Airport by road. Group transfers are arranged by the school for both programmes on this campus.
Schools Here
Our Schools in Oakham
Michael Owen's Red Star Football School
15 hrs English + 15 hrs football coaching a week, coached by former professional players, ages 8-18.
Guide
Summer School at Oakham: English, Sport and Football
Oakham is a countryside market town in Rutland, close to Cambridge, and home to Oakham School, founded in 1584. The campus has an indoor swimming pool, a sports hall and tennis courts, which makes it a strong choice for active students.
Two schools on one campus
The same campus hosts two different courses. Oakham School runs General English with optional Classic Plus programmes in adventure activities, horse riding or tennis. Michael Owen's Red Star Football School combines 15 hours of English with 15 hours of football coaching a week.
Ages and accommodation
Groups are accepted from age 8 and individual students from 12, up to 17. Students live on campus in small boarding houses, mostly in single, twin or small-dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms. Most houses have a common room, laundry and WiFi.
Excursions
One full-day excursion a week, for example London, Cambridge or Warwick Castle, and two half-day trips such as Stamford, Rutland Water or Peterborough. Oxford, Birmingham and Alton Towers are optional extras.
Interested in football? Read about our football and English summer course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages does the Oakham summer school accept?
Groups aged 8-17 and individual students aged 12-17.
Can students do sport as well as English at Oakham?
Yes. Classic Plus options add adventure activities, horse riding or tennis, and the Red Star Football School on the same campus adds 15 hours of football coaching a week.
What are the rooms like?
Small boarding houses on campus, mostly single, twin or small-dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms.
Is Oakham near Cambridge?
Yes, Oakham is a market town in Rutland, close to Cambridge, and Cambridge is one of the regular full-day excursions.
How much does the Oakham course cost?
It depends on the course, the options chosen and the number of weeks. Ask us for current prices for your dates.