Capital Projects

1993 Smallbone Library

The Smallbone Library occupies a pivotal space in the intellectual and academic life of Oakham School, housing over 30,000 books.

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2002

Wilson Astroturf

Lynn Wilson (‘57) was one of the most generous benefactors to the School. His support enabled the School to build its first Astroturf Hockey Pitch, which opened in 1990.

2005

Wilson Pavilion and Pitches

A significant donation from Lynn Wilson (’57) led to a new pavilion on the Springfields site. The Wilson Pavilion and playing fields is now home to cricket, rugby, football, and lacrosse teams.

2008 Jerwood School of Design

This multi-million-pound, purpose-built facility with cutting-edge equipment was made possible by the kindness of the Jerwood Foundation. In addition to inspiring countless pupils, the DT team made thousands of face shields for frontline workers during the pandemic.

2007 Chapel Restoration

The Chapel was built in 1925 as a memorial to the former Oakham School boys who lost their lives in WW1. In 2007 it was renovated and repaired thanks to the generosity of Brian Smith (‘54), a former pupil of the School.

2013 Mehra Faculty of Science

After five years of fundraising and many generous gifts, the Mehra Faculty of Science was officially opened by Sanjeev Mehra (‘78). It provides stimulating teaching spaces to educate and inspire our future scientists. The building also houses the Wilson Auditorium, made possible by a generous donation from the Wilson Foundation.

2014 BAF Smith Pavilion

Thanks to the generosity of Brian Smith (‘54), the BAF Smith Pavilion overlooks Doncaster Close.

2016 Faculty of Social Sciences

This three-storey building, in use since September 2016, offers leading-edge learning facilities for the School’s Business, Economics, Politics, Citizenship and Psychology students.

2022 Floodlights

Thanks to the incredible support of the Wilson Foundation, we now have floodlights on both astro pitches. This fantastic gift has made a meaningful difference for our pupils and members of our local community, who can now play sports and games in the evening.