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'Be you. Become more' at the Oratory

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Why should you choose The Oratory School? Because The Oratory is just as much about the people as it is the place. Let us explain...

Without doubt, everyone expects a school like ours to provide a superlative academic education – we do. At The Oratory we believe that there is an important difference between being fully qualified and fully human.

Groundedness, Wholeness and Kindness are created by the right ethos and environment. This is what helps you build habits that will serve you for life and allow you to be of service to others. These are the sort of qualities that will, without doubt, be to the fore in all your achievements: in your life’s critical encounters, your choice of career and your progress through the world. The sort of talents and values that make you a good human being...

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We know that choosing the right school for your child can often be confusing and time consuming, so we try to make the process here at The Oratory as enjoyable and straightforward as possible.

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  • 22 Apr

    Sede vacante

    "We join together with the rest of the Church to mourn the death of Pope Fr...

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  • 15 Apr

    'Kindness' - a talk to St Piran's Prep School by Dr David Moses

    My visit to St Piran’s prep school on Friday 21 March gave me a chanc...

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  • 15 Apr

    CCF trip to RAF Benson by Sam in 4th Form

    Last month, four cadets from the RAF section of the Oratory’s Combined Cad...

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  • 15 Apr

    Oratory 6th Form's 'The Ridgeway Project'

    We are excited to announce a challenging and rewarding L6th Form 24 Hours' C...

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  • 14 Apr

    U6th Former is awarded runner-up in the InvestIn Photography Competition 2025

    Congratulations to Mabel in U6th Form who has been awarded runner-up in the Inve...

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  • 09 Apr

    World's Toughest Row: Team Ocean Empower's Talk to Oratory Students

    On Thursday 27 March, The Oratory was delighted to welcome Kerry Swanton (O...

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  • 07 Apr

    L6th Form Student retains U19 French Open Real Tennis Title

    It's been another successful term for Real Tennis at The Oratory School.

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  • 28 Mar

    The Oratory to host The Knight Frank Schools' Triathlon

    The Oratory is delighted to host The Knight Frank Schools' Triathlon’s...

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  • 28 Mar

    Oratory 6th Form welcomes Ruth Boyce from Admissions and Outreach at The University of Exeter

    We were delighted and honoured to welcome Ruth Boyce from Admissions and Ou...

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  • 28 Mar

    Oratory 4th Form pupils complete their Higher Project Qualifications (HPQ)

    Congratulations to pupils in our 4th Form on the successful completion of their...

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    Open Mornings

    Oratory Open Mornings offer a great opportunity to explore our facilities in their beautiful surroundings and meet with our staff and pupils in person. 

    Day & Boarding Life

    The Oratory is a vibrant day and boarding community. We call ourselves a family and we mean it. The warmth and support of the school enables pupils to develop strong self-belief and resilience that will remain with them throughout their life.

    Catholic Life

    The Catholic Faith and the two chapels are central to the school’s life, ethos and identity. Newman’s vision of an education for the whole person through individual care has always involved mind, body, and soul.

    Co-Curricular Opportunities

    A wide array of co-curricular opportunities allows each individual to find an arena in which they can flourish and excel. The joy and confidence that success brings leads to greater determination and resilience when facing challenges in the classroom and in life.

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    The Oratory School, Woodcote, Oxfordshire, RG8 0PJ

    +44 (0)1491 683500 enquiries@oratory.co.uk

    Contact Us

    The Oratory School
    Woodcote
    Oxfordshire
    RG8 0PJ

    Tel: +44 (0)1491 683500

    Open Morning - Saturday 10 May

    9.30am - 12.30pm

    Explore our facilities in their beautiful surroundings and meet our staff and students in person.