Welcome to The Oratory
A unique Day and Boarding Catholic School for Boys and Girls aged 11 to 18, just outside Reading, which combines strong academic results with a supportive family ethos. We are genuinely an all-round school and we believe in nurturing pupils to achieve their very best in whatever it is they set out to do.
An Oratory Education
An Oratory Education
Coeducational from 2020
Our Spiritual Heart
Co-Curricular Opportunities
Day & Boarding Life
Our Admissions
We would be delighted if you were to visit us. Come and experience first hand what makes The Oratory so special, to help you decide whether your son or daughter would flourish here.
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