Independent school · Rutland
Uppingham School
- Ages 11–18
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £8,778–£20,172/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Sat 5 Sep 2026 | Sat 17 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Sun 1 Nov 2026 | Sat 12 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Sun 21 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Sun 18 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Sun 6 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Sun 27 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026, Fri 22 Jan 2027 to Sun 24 Jan 2027, Fri 12 Mar 2027 to Sun 14 Mar 2027, Fri 7 May 2027 to Sun 9 May 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Sat 4 Sep 2027 | Sat 16 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Sun 31 Oct 2027 | Sat 11 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Sun 20 Feb 2028 | Sat 1 Apr 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Sun 23 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Sun 4 Jun 2028 | Fri 30 Jun 2028 |
Exeats: Fri 24 Sep 2027 to Sun 26 Sep 2027, Fri 19 Nov 2027 to Sun 21 Nov 2027, Fri 21 Jan 2028 to Sun 23 Jan 2028, Fri 10 Mar 2028 to Sun 12 Mar 2028, Fri 12 May 2028 to Sun 14 May 2028
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Boarding (excl. VAT) | £16,810.00 |
| Boarding (payable inc. VAT) | £20,172.00 |
| Day-in-boarding (excl. VAT) | £11,410.00 |
| Day-in-boarding (payable inc. VAT) | £13,692.00 |
| Day (excl. VAT) | £9,845.00 |
| Day (payable inc. VAT) | £11,814.00 |
| Lower School (Years 7 and 8) Day (payable) | £8,778.00 |
| Lower School Flexi-boarding (1 night) (payable) | £9,768.00 |
| Lower School Flexi-boarding (2 nights) (payable) | £10,524.00 |
| Lower School Flexi-boarding (3 nights) (payable) | £11,286.00 |
| Lower School Flexi-boarding (4 nights) (payable) | £11,934.00 |
Registration fee: £250.00
Deposit: £1,500.00
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 14+
- 16+
- Year 10
- Sixth Form (Year 12)
Register online (closing date 30th September in the academic year before joining) and visit. 13+ candidates sit Common Entrance or Uppingham's own papers in Year 8, with school references. 14+ (Year 10) testing: Maths (60 minutes) and English comprehension (40 minutes), interview with the deputy head (academic) and a housemaster/housemistress meeting. Sixth Form by test and interview. Offers secured with a £1,500 acceptance deposit.
Assessments
- Common entrance or Uppingham non-common entrance papers (13+)
- Maths and English tests plus interview (14+)
- Sixth Form test and interview
- Reference from current school
Registration deadline: 30th September in the academic year before joining
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Route: Uffington to Uppingham via Stamford and Oakham | Uffington, Stamford, Oakham | 06:45 |
| Blue Route: Brixworth to Uppingham via Maidwell and Market Harborough | Brixworth, Maidwell, Market Harborough, Medbourne | 06:45 |
| Teal Route: Leicester East via Rothley, Thurmaston and Houghton on the Hill | Rothley, Thurmaston, Leicester East, Houghton on the Hill | 06:30 |
| Gold Route: Wellingborough via Kettering and Great Oakley | Wellingborough, Kettering, Great Oakley | 06:50 |
Cost: 2026/27 season tickets per term: Coral £594.10, Blue £647.15, Teal and Gold £732.02 (inc. VAT where applicable); singles £13.27–£15.91
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 11–18
- Pupils
- 819
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Phone
- 01572822216
- Address
- Uppingham, LE15 9QE
- Website
- uppingham.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.