Sport
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.
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Michaelmas Term |
Lent Term |
Trinity Term |
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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
“Punching above its small size, The Oratory features superb facilities across 100 acres and has varied strengths, notably in sports and the arts.”
The Good Schools Guide
Our Elite Rugby Programme
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.
Sports Facilities
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 four 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
The Oratory Celebrates its new Caritas All-Weather Pitch with Grand Opening Ceremony
The Oratory welcomed big crowds on Saturday, as more than 100 guests joined in celebrating the official opening of the school’s ground-breaking Caritas All-Weather Pitch.
Oratory Hockey 1st XI are Berkshire League Champions for 5th year running
The Oratory School is delighted to announce that its 1st XI Hockey team has sealed a fifth straight Berkshire Schools’ League title following their last match in December!
Oratory Pupils retain National Schools' Under 18s Real Tennis Championship
There was more success on the Real Tennis court for Oratory pupils last weekend at the Queen's Club in London, when Max and Archie retained the National Schools' Under 18s Real Tennis Championship having won the title in 2025!