What happens at the weekends at Oundle?

One of the real joys of our boarding model is that our boarding community is either all in or all out at weekends.

For Third Formers (our Year 9), upwards, all pupils have lessons on a Saturday morning, followed by competitive sports fixtures in the afternoon. For our First and Second Formers, Omnia replaces Saturday lessons and pupils can be found discovering a whole range of activities to whet their appetite, from Robotics to Trashion and from Climbing to Upcycling.

For boarders (and many day pupils!), Saturday evenings at Oundle are a time for pupils from all Houses to come together and have fun socially, either in year groups or across Houses. Organised events and ‘House swaps’, often planned by older pupils, ensure everyone can get involved. Sundays are often a day to relax and unwind as well as a chance for House trips and activities.

We’re always mindful of ensuring balance and our pupils love to hang out with friends, playing games, enjoying the outdoor spaces at their Houses, catching up on work or chilling out in their House Common Rooms. We don’t underestimate the importance of being part of such a lovely market town either – for many Oundelians, no weekend is complete without a chocolate donut from Trendells or a milkshake with friends at one of the many cafe.

Our regular exeats are well-timed to allow pupils to re-charge their batteries and catch up with friends and family beyond Oundle, before returning to make the most of the opportunities that School life offers.