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The Shires at Oakham

3 Uppingham Road, Oakham, LE15 6JB

Independent special school for ages 11–19 in Oakham. Mixed intake.

The Shires at Oakham is a small independent special school in Rutland for ages 11 to 19. Its SEN provision covers autistic spectrum disorder and severe learning difficulty. Ofsted judged the school Good in May 2022, and also found the independent school standards met in 2022.

The school describes nurturing provision for autistic children and young people, and those with associated needs, built around resilient learners, trusted relationships and brighter futures.

Ages 11–19 · Secondary age
39 pupils · On roll
Independent special school · Mixed

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Primary applications close on 15 January 2027; secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Rutland’s deadlines and how to apply →