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Sport: Inclusion and Excellence

We have a proud tradition of sporting excellence with pupils and former pupils competing at an elite county, national and international level. However sport is for everyone at The Oratory, every pupil can find something here to enjoy, whatever their ability.

 

Sport is a large part of life for everyone at the school. Games, including matches, is timetabled four times a week. There are a multitude of sports on offer which ensures that all pupils can take part and feel a sense of teamwork and achievement. 

Coaching

As well as a strong team of specialist teachers, we have a number of professional coaches who have competed at an international level, to provide high-quality tuition, master-classes and guidance. We are keen for our pupils to always strive to achieve the highest of standards. 

Major Sports

Our pupils thrive on the opportunities to compete and develop their talents in team and individual sports.

Michaelmas Term

Lent Term

Trinity Term

Rugby (Boys)

Hockey (Girls)

Rowing (Girls & Boys) 

Football (Boys)

Netball (Girls)

Rowing (Girls & Boys)

Cricket (Boys)

Tennis (Girls)

Rowing (Girls & Boys)

Girls can participate in cricket, football and touch rugby too. As well as team sports there are plenty of opportunities to compete as individuals in swimming, triathlon, racquet sports, athletics and much more. 

"There’s oodles of space here, and no lack of ambition to keep up with the other leading independent schools of the world in terms of facilities."

Muddy Stilettos

"Sporty culture. Big crowds, supportive atmosphere... Most find their niche whether on pitch, court or river."

The Good Schools Guide

Oratory School Girls Hockey team in a huddle


Our Elite Rugby Programme

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Every pupil can find something at The Oratory to enjoy, whatever their ability.

 

Athletics
Golf
Real Tennis
Table Tennis
Badminton
Handball
Rowing 
Tennis
Basketball
Hockey
Rugby
Touch Rugby
Cricket
Horse Riding
Squash
Triathlon
Football
Netball
Swimming
Volleyball


Fixtures

As a smaller school a large proportion of our pupils represent the school in sports teams. Weekly fixtures see parents and the School community coming together to support on the touchline. The school has an impressive fixtures list and we compete at prestigious venues around the country. We have played rugby at Cardiff Arms Park,  competed in the Bath Cup at the Olympic London Aquatic Centre and rowed at the Henley Regatta.

Sports Tours

Pupils get the opportunity to participate in Sports Tours to a variety of far-flung destinations including in recent years: Portugal, South Africa, Barbados and Canada. 
 

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 Sports Facilities

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We have sports pitches galore and our Sports Centre has something for everyone: swimming pool, sports hall, gym, ergo room, spinning bikes, grass court tennis, golf course, squash courts and we are one of only five schools in the country to have a Real Tennis court. We also have a boathouse on the River Thames for our rowers.

Latest Sport News 

L6th Former in U18s Real Tennis Singles Championships

L6th Former in U18s Real Tennis Singles Championships Well done to Archie in L6th Form who competed in the U18s National Schools Real Tennis Singles Championships at Hardwick Estate on Wednesday 5 December.

Oratory Rugby - Friday Night Lights

Oratory Rugby - Friday Night Lights The annual Friday Night Lights match between The Oratory School and Pangbourne College saw The Oratory’s 1st XV record a 49-5 victory over Pangbourne at Rams RFC on Friday 29 November.

The Oratory wins Turn Cricket Red 2024

The Oratory wins Turn Cricket Red 2024 The Oratory is delighted to be the winner of The Ruth Strauss Foundation 'Turn Cricket Red 2024' with a superb fundraising tally of £4,843.

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The Oratory School
Woodcote
Oxfordshire
RG8 0PJ

Tel: +44 (0)1491 683500