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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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  • 27 Jun

    L6th Biology Trip to North Yorkshire​​​​​​​

    L6th student Daisy C has written a wonderful account of the five days, than...

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  • 26 Jun

    World Wellbeing Week at The Oratory

    "This week is World Wellbeing Week 2025, which provides an opportunity to r...

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  • 25 Jun

    Adi H. ends a 30-year-old Oratory cricket record

    Adi H. ended a 30-year-old Oratory School record as he smashed an incredible 202...

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  • 23 Jun

    2nd Form Cultural Trip to Belgium and France

    Last week, 2nd Form pupils enjoyed a cultural trip to Belgium and France. Mr Mik...

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  • 19 Jun

    Oratory 6th Form's charity walk along The Ridgeway

    On Saturday 14 June, L6th Form students and staff under took a 24 Hours'...

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  • 17 Jun

    The Oratory introduces BTEC Business for September 2025

    The Oratory School is pleased to offer the BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in...

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  • 12 Jun

    The Oratory School Hosts Inaugural Knight Frank Schools Triathlon

    The Oratory School was delighted to welcome over 800 pupils from 38 schools for...

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  • 11 Jun

    Loneliness Awareness Week at The Oratory

    Loneliness Awareness Week is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of loneli...

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  • 05 Jun

    Claire Fahey, Head of Oratory Racquets, clinches Historic Eighth Consecutive World Title

    Congratulations to Claire Fahey, Head of Oratory Racquets, who successfully defe...

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  • 22 May

    Thank you to Old Oratorian, Peter Boos (OS: 1958-1963)

    It was wonderful to welcome Old Oratorian Peter Boos (OS: 1958-1963) back to The...

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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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    Contact Us

    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

    All-Weather Pitch & Padel Courts

    COMING SOON!

    Our New All-Weather Pitch & Padel Courts will help strengthen our reputation as a leading independent school for sport and ensure we can continue to attract and motivate generations of children for decades to come.