Oundle

Oundle is an ancient market town on the River Nene in Northamptonshire, England, with a population of 5,345 (2001 census). It is 80 miles north of London and 12 miles south-west of Peterborough.

Schools

The town has both a primary and middle school, as well as the independant Laxton Junior School, closely tied with Oundle School.

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Oundle is well-known for its public school, Oundle School which was created when Sir William Laxton, then Master of the Grocers' Company of London and Mayor of London, refounded the Grammar School of which he had been a student.

Related Topics:
Public school - Oundle School

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The town also has a comprehensive school, Prince William School. Opened under another name in 1971 by Prince William of Gloucester, the school was renamed in his memory following his death in a plane crash in 1972.

Related Topics:
1971 - Prince William of Gloucester - 1972

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