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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 Mar

    Oratory Rugby Sevens Success for 2024-2025

    The Oratory School 1st VII made it two titles in eight days as they produced som...

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  • 19 Mar

    The Oratory is awarded BSA 'Sleep Champion' status

    The Oratory is delighted to have been awarded the Boarding Schools' Associat...

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  • 17 Mar

    Neurodiversity Week at The Oratory

    Today is the start of Neurodiversity Week, a worldwide initiative founded by Sie...

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  • 13 Mar

    New All-Weather Pitch & Padel Courts for The Oratory School for Autumn 2025

    The Oratory is delighted to announce planning permission for its All-Weather Pit...

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  • 06 Mar

    Which single work of literature has changed the world? An article by Dr David Moses

    The Bible aside (it is not literature in that sense), which single work of liter...

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  • 25 Feb

    Oratory CCF RAF section visit RAF Hendon

    On Wednesday 12 February, the RAF section of The Oratory's Combined Cad...

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  • 21 Feb

    Giovanni Chiampesan (OS 1976 - 1980) The Early Tourists’ Guide to Italy: Vicenza - ​​​​​​​a review by Dr Moses

    Last year, we were delighted to welcome Old Oratorian Giovanni Chiampesan...

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  • 20 Feb

    "Attending a Catholic school opens a new perspective inside you" Jefferson, 6th Form

    Jefferson in Oratory 6th Form has many projects, one of which is Journalism...

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  • 19 Feb

    LAMDA at The Oratory - Michaelmas Term Results

    A small cohort of Oratory pupils received their LAMDA exam results at the end of...

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  • 18 Feb

    U6th Form A Level Art, 3D Design and Photography students visit the V&A Museum

    On Thursday 13 February, U6th Form A Level Art, 3D Design and Photography studen...

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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.