Notable Academic Facilities

Uppingham is a forward-looking school with a rich and proud history. Their historic learning environment is inspiring and beautiful, complemented by exceptional, contemporary teaching facilities that enable their pupils to thrive and succeed. Their passion for teaching innovation is encompassed in our state-of-the-art Science Centre, in which their pupils can take advantage of purpose-built classrooms and study spaces in an airy and inspiring environment.

Wellbeing & Pastoral Care

They know that children who feel healthy, happy and safe perform at their best. Their pastoral care systems are at the heart of the way they nurture each pupil as an individual, providing compassionate care in their family-oriented boarding environment. Every staff member at Uppingham has a pastoral role, and with the support of doctors, nutritionists, psychologists and other specialists, they create a web of care that supports their pupils throughout their time at school.

Advice For Parents

The majority of pupils beginning in Year 9 will enter via their pre-tests taken early in Year 7 and thus applying with this in mind can help. However, they will always consider applications on their own merit, for whatever point of entry and whenever they receive them.

Typical Child

One with an enthusiasm to be involved in things that spark their interest and imagination, whatever that might be, and one prepared to take a risk and try new things as well.

Highly Regarded For

As a full boarding school, they offer a school life that is rich in opportunities; where all pupils can flourish and succeed. Exceptional academics and sport are complemented by excellence in the arts, music and an outstanding enrichment programme.

Notable Points

Their school community is welcoming and accessible to all pupils. They provide effective and compassionate support for pupils with identified special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), as well as those who may be experiencing temporary difficulties – whether physical or emotional.

Sports

The Uppingham School Sports Centre (USSC) is a state-of-the-art facility which houses a six-lane 25m swimming pool, a 62-station fitness studio, three squash courts, a gymnasium, two dance studios and a six-court sports hall. Pupils also enjoy playing a wide range of sports on, their many playing fields, Astroturf pitches and tennis courts, which are spread across 65 acres.

Art

Their award-winning Leonardo Centre offers their pupils freedom to experiment with art and design; where they can develop independence and explore their own creative identities. The Leonardo Centre offers exceptional teaching spaces, professional-standard studio areas and fully equipped design technology workshops. The resources available include 3D printing, CAD design and laser cutting technology, ceramics and sculpture studios, photography, sound and video engineering studios, a fully equipped fashion and textile studio, and specialist resistant-materials workshops.

Drama

Uppingham Theatre offers outstanding facilities and an industry-standard environment, where pupils are inspired to explore and express their creative capabilities. Their performance spaces include a 300-seat theatre and a 160-seat black box drama studio. Uppingham is widely renowned for it's professional standard shows, and every aspect of staging their shows is pupil-led.

Music

For pupils who strive to excel in music as part of a rounded education, Uppingham offers the best music provision of any non-specialist music school in the country. Their pupils have access to no fewer than three music schools, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and professional-quality performance spaces. Uppingham's outstanding music facilities are complemented by their internationally renowned Director of Music and their inspirational teaching team of professional musicians.

Dance

Their state-of-the-art Sports Centre houses two dance studios for their pupils to use and enjoy. As well as being an option within the curriculum at the senior level, private dance lessons are also available for pupils. Dance is also included with their extensive co-curricular and enrichment programmes, offering an excellent opportunity for pupils to cultivate new talents, passions and interests.