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Uppingham School is a private secondary-stage school in Rutland, Rutland, with a published age range of 11-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Uppingham School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
Overview
Overview
Choice and house life are the two threads that give Uppingham School its particular shape. The co-educational day and boarding route serves pupils from 11 to 18 and includes a Sixth Form, with house structure linking daily routines, pastoral care and activities.
The lower curriculum ranges across English, mathematics, science, humanities, classics, art and design, music, drama and French. At GCSE, core subjects sit alongside options, while the Sixth Form offers 26 A level subjects and a BTEC in Sport. Research-based work and enrichment programmes add depth to the qualification routes.
House staff live alongside pupils, and day pupils can join a day house or a day-in-boarding arrangement. Fourteen boarding houses, a day house and a Lower School house provide settings for meals, tutoring, activities and inter-house sport, music and debating. The house is part of the educational experience rather than simply a place to sleep.
Intellectual curiosity, self-sufficiency and responsibility frame the wider programme. Music, theatre, sport, art and design continue beyond formal lessons, while flexible subject choices allow pupils to shape the later years. Uppingham's defining combination is a broad academic offer with a house-based community that reaches into every week.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 23.3 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 29.5% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Rutland and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 23.3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 1.40
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Rutland and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-18
- Headmaster
- Dr Richard Maloney
- Pupil roll
- 819 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Uppingham, Rutland
- Postcode
- LE15 9QE
- Area
- Rutland
School leadership
- Headmaster
- Dr Richard Maloney
School contact
- School phone
- 01572822216
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- admissions@uppingham.co.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01572822216
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £8,778-£11,814 per term for lower-school and senior day pupils (2026/27, including VAT)
- Boarding fees
- £9,768-£20,172 per term for flexi and full boarding (2026/27, including VAT)
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 23.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.40 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 29.5% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 45.01 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Likely to meet standards
Latest inspection: 22 May 2025
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 22 May 2025. The report says the school was likely to meet the relevant standards for the proposed material change.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Uppingham School handle admissions?
Uppingham School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Uppingham School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Uppingham School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Uppingham School?
Uppingham School is currently rated Likely to meet standards following the latest published inspection dated 22 May 2025.