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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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    • 21 Jan

      The Oratory's 'The Good Schools Guide' Review 2026

      “In a crowded Berkshire/Oxfordshire school market, The Oratory is a distin...

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    • 16 Jan

      The Oratory School Partners with SchoolsMobile

      The Oratory is pleased to have partnered with SchoolsMobile to help protect our...

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    • 16 Jan

      Head of Oratory Racquets, Claire Fahey, wins Australian Real Tennis Open Ladies' singles and doubles titles

      Claire Fahey, Head of Racquets at The Oratory School, has started the year in im...

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    • 19 Dec

      Highlights of Michaelmas Term 2025

      Matthew Fogg, Head Master: "A huge amount has been achieved here at The Ora...

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    • 17 Dec

      Caritas All-Weather Pitch - Sponsor a Square

      The Oratory's sporting legacy is built on the passion, support, and dedicati...

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    • 11 Dec

      Old Oratorian, George Hooley (2015/Norris)

      We are saddened to hear the news of the tragic death of Old Oratorian, George Ho...

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    • 10 Dec

      Oratory Rugby retain Berkshire County Cup

      Captain Rudi marked his final game at The Oratory School with a memorable h...

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    • 09 Dec

      The Oratory's annual Hockey Club Dinner

      Oratory Hockey enjoyed a wonderful Saturday evening celebrating all their hockey...

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    • 05 Dec

      Oratory Racquets win two Real Tennis National Championships

      It has been a highly successful week for Oratory Sport with the school winn...

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    • 04 Dec

      A Level Oratory Chemistry pupils awarded certificates in the University of Cambridge Chemistry Challenge

      Congratulations to five* of our Oratory Chemistry A Level pupils on their o...

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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 7 March 2026

      Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm

      Meet our pupils and staff in person, and explore our facilities in their beautiful surroundings.