The 1871 Society
A LIFELONG COMMUNITY FOR FORMER NETHERHALL AND OAKES STUDENTS AND STAFF
The Netherhall School and Oakes College has been a centre of high-quality education in Cambridge City since 1871 – 155 years and counting! Our history is rich and our future is bright – our diverse community, past and present, have helped Netherhall and Oakes evolve and grow, shaping young people with the qualifications, skills, confidence and resilience to succeed and thrive in live. Whenever our staff and students go on to their next adventure, they will always remain a part of Netherhall and Oakes.
THE 1871 SOCIETY
Leaving Netherhall and Oakes is not a goodbye! Wherever in the world you are, whatever you are up to now, join The 1871 Society, the dedicated alumni network for former students and staff from Netherhall and Oakes.

Through regular news updates (including an annual e-magazine), events, and opportunities to share, The 1871 Society will help you to:
Connect and reminisce with the people, moments and place that shaped your secondary and sixth form years.
Grow personally and professionally. Reconnect with friends and colleagues, and discover new opportunities for collaboration and development.
Shape and inspire the next generation. Share your experiences and provide opportunities to current students.
Advance education through giving back.

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LOOKING TO GIVE BACK TO THE NETHERHALL AND OAKES COMMUNITY?
Giving back to the Netherhall and Oakes community is a lovely way to reconnect with us. In addition to updates on our socials and through alumni communications, you can check out our Support Us page for more ways you can support the current school community.






