What it means to be Saint John Henry Newman's School
Published 02/05/25
Today (2 May 2025) is the anniversary of the opening of The Oratory School, having first opened our doors 166 years ago in 1859!
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Read MoreThe Oratory School - ISI Inspection 2025
Published 30/04/25The Oratory School is pleased to publish its full ISI report, following its Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection in February 2025.
Read MoreSt George's Day at The Oratory School
Published 28/04/25"Happy St George's Day"! Because the traditional date for the Solemnity of St George occurred during the seven days following Easter Sunday, the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales have transferred his Feast until today. The Anglican Communion have done likewise (Church of England), so we are all observing it today together within those Christian communities that observe a calendar of saints.
Read MoreSede vacante
Published 22/04/25"We join together with the rest of the Church to mourn the death of Pope Francis, but also to celebrate all that he gave during his pontificate. Through his humility and emphasis on kindness, he was a role model to all of us." Matthew Fogg, Head Master.
Read More'Kindness' - a talk to St Piran's Prep School by Dr David Moses
Published 15/04/25My visit to St Piran’s prep school on Friday 21 March gave me a chance to meet some amazing younger pupils, see the wonderful facilities in that school, and to meet the lovely staff.
Read MoreCCF trip to RAF Benson by Sam in 4th Form
Published 15/04/25Last month, four cadets from the RAF section of the Oratory’s Combined Cadet Forces (CCF) went on an excursion to RAF Benson. Sam Gorringe in 4th Form reports:
Read MoreOratory 6th Form's 'The Ridgeway Project'
Published 15/04/25We are excited to announce a challenging and rewarding L6th Form 24 Hours' Charity Walk, which will take place in June.
Read MoreU6th Former is awarded runner-up in the InvestIn Photography Competition 2025
Published 14/04/25Congratulations to Mabel in U6th Form who has been awarded runner-up in the InvestIN annual photography competition!
Read MoreWorld's Toughest Row: Team Ocean Empower's Talk to Oratory Students
Published 09/04/25On Thursday 27 March, The Oratory was delighted to welcome Kerry Swanton (Oratory Parent), Fiona Steel and Dawn Smith (World Record Holder for 'Most Oceans Rowed by a Female') from team 'Ocean Empower'.*
Read MoreL6th Form Student retains U19 French Open Real Tennis Title
Published 07/04/25It's been another successful term for Real Tennis at The Oratory School.
Read MoreThe Oratory to host The Knight Frank Schools' Triathlon
Published 28/03/25The Oratory is delighted to host The Knight Frank Schools' Triathlon’s 12th triathlon for 2025 on Sunday 8 June.
Read MoreOratory 6th Form welcomes Ruth Boyce from Admissions and Outreach at The University of Exeter
Published 28/03/25We were delighted and honoured to welcome Ruth Boyce from Admissions and Outreach at The University of Exeter on Tuesday evening.