Skip to content ↓
Independent Boarding and Day School for Girls & Boys Aged 11-18 Be you. Become more.

'Be you. Become more' at the Oratory

You have not allowed cookies and this content may contain cookies.

If you would like to view this content please

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...

Discover The Oratory

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.

Useful Links

Our Latest News

  • 08 Feb

    Children's Mental Health Week at The Oratory

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

    Read Article
  • 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...

    Read Article
  • 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...

    Read Article
  • 31 Jan

    The Oratory hosts Cross Country Event in Partnership with South Oxfordshire's SSCO Programme

    On Saturday 25 January, The Oratory hosted its inaugural Cross Country event in...

    Read Article
  • 30 Jan

    Oratory Politics A Level Students attend the 2024 UK General Election Conference

    Oratory Politics A Level students attended the 2024 UK General Election Online C...

    Read Article
  • 30 Jan

    The Oratory raises awareness for Parent Mental Health Day

    The Oratory invites parents and carers to join us at school pick-up this afterno...

    Read Article
  • 30 Jan

    The Oratory Celebrates the Lunar New Year

    Happy Lunar New Year from us all at The Oratory School! 

    Read Article
  • 30 Jan

    Oratory Music presents 'Songs from Les Misérables'

    A wonderful performance of ‘Songs from Les Misérables’ by Ora...

    Read Article
  • 22 Jan

    The Oratory appoints New Head for April 2025

    On Friday 17 January, Dr Julian Murphy, Head of The Oratory School, announced hi...

    Read Article
  • 17 Jan

    FitzAlan House 24 hour cycle ride fundraiser for the MS Society

    On Friday 14 February at 7am, for 24 hours, FitzAlan Prefects, Housemaster and R...

    Read Article

Follow The Oratory

    What's on

    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.

    Explore more of our school

    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

    Open Morning - Saturday 1 March

    9.30am - 12.30pm

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