This collection highlights the work and life of Oakham School pupils both during and after their time at the school. The collection has an excellent representation of the careers, work, and exam aspect of school life, including examination results, leaver destinations, work experience and information on Project 20/20.

There are detailed records on the council, Decem and prefects, particularly in their recruitment, meeting minutes, and handbooks.

In several of the series, there is a strong photographic collection illuminating the rich daily life of the school and its pupils. This is shared alongside copies of pupil magazines, arts calendars, and records of pupil achievements.

This series focusses on the headmastership of Rev Edward Vere Hodge (1879-1902) and contains items relating to the life at School in the late19th century, its staff and pupils. The series contains some of the earliest photographs of Oakham School's collection.

A letter (B) from General Sir Henry Ponsonby to James Hawthorn, acknowledging the receipt of the petition addressed to the Queen from the prefects of Oakham School on her 50th anniversary. And the original envelop (A), with seal and post stamps.

This file focusses on letters and cards relating to Oakham School, sent/received under the headmastership of Rev Vere Hodge.

A bound copy of several Oakhamian Magazines from 1900 to 1904.

A School list for the Spring term 1902 for School House, Red House and the Day Boys.

A bound copy of several Oakhamian Magazines from 1902 to 1910.

This series focuses on School House pupils and staff in the 20th century. Most of the series is made of house photographs, various informal photographs as well as records books and punishment books.

This series focuses on Wharflands pupils and staff since its opening in 1920. Most of the series is made of house photographs, various photographs of Housemasters and administration documents.

This file focusses on roll call lists from the early 20th century, under the headmastership of F.C. Doherty.