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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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  • 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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  • 18 Feb

    A Level Art & 3D Design students visit The Sewell Centre Gallery

    Last week, L6th Form A Level Art and 3D Design students visited The Sewell Centr...

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  • 15 Feb

    Random Acts of Kindness Day 2025

    Monday 17 February recognises 'Random Acts of Kindness Day'. As stu...

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  • 14 Feb

    Oratory Student voted runner-up in the Henley Herald's 'Young Sporting Superstar Award 2025'

    The Oratory is delighted that Millie has been voted runner-up in the Henley Hera...

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  • 13 Feb

    Claire Fahey, Head of Oratory Racquets, wins 2025 US Ladies Open Singles Real Tennis Title

    Claire Fahey, Head of Oratory Racquets, continued her dominance in Ladies...

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  • 11 Feb

    Mr Nunes-Carvalho, FitzAlan Housemaster, discusses the upcoming FitzAlan Fundraiser for MS

    While we, directly, cannot necessarily help to improve the lives of those who ar...

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  • 08 Feb

    Children's Mental Health Week at The Oratory

    This week is Children's Mental Health Week and the theme is ‘Know Your...

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  • 07 Feb

    Oratory Students win U18s National Schools’ Real Tennis Doubles Championships 2025

    The Oratory is delighted to announce Archie and Max's significant victory at...

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  • 06 Feb

    Oratory Drama's senior production of The Crucible

    A vibrant arts program is a vital part of the school community and plays an impo...

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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 1 March

    9.30am - 12.30pm

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