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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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  • 09 Dec

    Oratory Rugby Dinner with Guest Speaker, England International, Ayoola Erinle

    The annual Oratory Rugby Club dinner took place on Saturday evening, celebrating...

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  • 09 Dec

    Oratory Hockey Dinner with Guest Speaker, GB & England Hockey Player, Phil Roper

    A wonderful Oratory Hockey dinner took place on Friday, celebrating a season tha...

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  • 05 Dec

    Shine a Light - National Grief Awareness Week

    This week is National Grief Awareness Week 2024 and the theme this year is...

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  • 05 Dec

    L6th Former in U18s Real Tennis Singles Championships

    Well done to Archie in L6th Form who competed in the U18s National Schools Real...

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  • 05 Dec

    Oratory Rugby - Friday Night Lights

    The annual Friday Night Lights match between The Oratory School and Pangbourne C...

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  • 25 Nov

    6th Form Students' Film nominated for the '2024 10 Shot Film Awards'

    Delighted that our talented 6th Form students' film 'Two Lovers, Two...

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  • 25 Nov

    'Be you. Become more' at The Oratory

    Why should you choose The Oratory School? Because The Oratory is just as much ab...

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  • 22 Nov

    The Oratory wins Turn Cricket Red 2024

    The Oratory is delighted to be the winner of The Ruth Strauss Foundation...

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  • 22 Nov

    Oratory Student nominated for Henley Herald's ‘Young Sporting Superstar 2024’!

    The Oratory is delighted that Millie Roberts has been nominated for th...

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  • 14 Nov

    Oratory Rugby on tour in Ireland

    Last month, our senior Oratory Rugby squad toured Ireland, securing a hard fough...

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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.