The Oratory News Feed - Our Latest News

L6th Form Day of Reflection

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:19:39 GMT

L6th Form enjoyed a Day of Reflection at Wintershall Estate on Tuesday, which provided the chance to step away from school routine, and the opportunity to focus on their wellbeing and to get to know one another better in a beautiful, relaxed and informal setting.

Oratory Deputy School Captain is Commended in the 2026 Cambridge R.A. Butler Prize for essays in Politics and International Studies

Wed, 9 Sep 2026 17:04:56 GMT

Congratulations to Maeve, Deputy School Captain, for being commended in the 2026 Cambridge R.A. Butler Prize for essays in Politics and International Studies.

Oratory Pupil becomes Real Tennis Junior World Champion

Mon, 7 Sep 2026 13:15:31 GMT

There was more Real Tennis success this summer as Archie in U6th Form (Leaver of 2026), was crowned Real Tennis Junior World Champion at Seacourt Tennis Club in Hayling Island on Sunday 30 August.

Oratory LAMDA Exam Candidates Achieve 100% Distinctions in June examinations

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:19:58 GMT

We are thrilled to celebrate another exceptional achievement at The Oratory School, where our final LAMDA exam candidates of the academic year were all awarded a Distinction in their June examinations.

The Oratory School GCSE Result Success 2026

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:50:37 GMT

Oratory pupils have achieved another good year of GCSE results, with a value-added performance that places the school in the top 10% of schools nationally.

Further Maths A Level and Oxbridge success at The Oratory

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:18:15 GMT

This year's A Level results at The Oratory saw top scoring marks averaging 98% for our strongest Further Maths candidates and an Oxbridge placement.

A Level Result Success at The Oratory School, 2026

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:59:23 GMT

The Oratory School has today once again celebrated the achievements of its A Level students who have attained success in their exams this summer, the majority of whom will be moving on to their first-choice universities.

Cor ad Cor Loquitur: The meaning behind our school motto

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:07:31 GMT

'Cor ad Cor Loquitur – The only literary metaphor capable of defining humanity' by Georgia in 5th Form.

Oratory CCF Summer Camp in Wales

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:57:47 GMT

Earlier this month, CCF cadets attended a Trewern Adventure Training Summer Camp with an exciting list of activities!

Oratory Racquets Tour to Paris

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:05:35 GMT

There was no let-up for The Oratory Racquets Club as the summer holidays began with an exciting tour to Paris.

Speech Day & Prize Giving 2026

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:15:57 GMT

Speech Day and Prizegiving Ceremony took place on the last day of term, celebrating all the achievements of this academic year.

Celebrating a Thames Valley Park Regatta Win & Rowing Success at The Oratory School

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:55:30 GMT

Thames Valley Park Regatta on Sunday saw our junior and senior boys squads race.

The Oratory welcomes S.K.H. Lui Ming Choi Memorial Primary School, Hong Kong

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:17:59 GMT

Last Friday, we welcomed students and staff from S.K.H. Lui Ming Choi Memorial Primary School, Hong Kong, for a special visit to our school!

Oratory Rowing attend Henley Women's Regatta for the first time

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:03:27 GMT

This Saturday 20 June is a significant milestone for The Oratory School and our Oratory Rowing programme.

The Oratory School raises £83,000 for charity at its Schools Triathlon event

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:12:58 GMT

The Oratory School is delighted to have raised over £83,000 at its recent Knight Frank Schools Triathlon event on Sunday 7 June.

Please help us support Oratory Pupil, Archie

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:54:51 GMT

Many of you will know Archie and what a wonderful young man he is. Archie is currently taking his A Level exams, is our current Oratory Real Tennis Champion, U18s National Schools Real Tennis Champion, and an aspiring Real Tennis pro!

Former Oratory Parent, Colonel Nigel Jordan-Barber, is awarded the Legion of Merit by the USA

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:44:17 GMT

Congratulations to former Oratory Parent, Colonel Nigel Jordan-Barber, who has been awarded the Legion of Merit by the President of the United States in recognition of his exceptional contribution while embedded in Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq.

Claire Fahey, Oratory Head of Racquets, becomes first woman to hold both the Ladies’ Real Tennis and Ladies’ Rackets World Championship Titles

Mon, 11 May 2026 19:53:50 GMT

Congratulations to Claire Fahey, Oratory Head of Racquets, who made sporting history this weekend by winning the Ladies’ Rackets World Championship at the prestigious The Queen’s Club with victory over Cesca Sweet in straight sets.

Loquitur Talk by renowned Bibliophile and Collector, Mr Jim McCue

Wed, 6 May 2026 17:26:40 GMT

On Tuesday, the Loquitur Society had the extraordinary honour of hosting renowned bibliophile and collector, Mr Jim McCue.

Loquitur Talk with Rupert Hague-Holmes

Wed, 6 May 2026 09:23:10 GMT

On the evening of Tuesday 28 April, we were delighted to welcome Old Oratorian Rupert Hague-Holmes (OS: 1983) as our guest Loquitur speaker.

The Oratory hosts England Hockey O65s Team

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:42:02 GMT

A brilliant event took place on our Caritas All-Weather Pitch this weekend as we welcomed the England Hockey O65s team, who were such a great group to host!

Loquitur Talk with David Wilkins on 'Career choices, expectations and realities'

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:17:05 GMT

The Oratory was delighted to welcome David Wilkins this week, for a talk to L6th Form on 'Career choices, expectations and realities'.

'Exam Stress: Why you're not alone - and how to manage it' by Arisa in 6th Form

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:39:17 GMT

As we head into public examinations for the U6th Form and 5th Form, stress levels are rising. But it’s important to remember that stress is completely normal. Everyone experiences moments of anxiety and worry, particularly when faced with academic challenges.

Oratory Real Tennis Success - five national champions across four competitions

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:35:27 GMT

It has been a truly outstanding season for Real Tennis at The Oratory, as the school celebrates a record five national champions across four competitions!

The Oratory Community travels to Argentina and Chile

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:05:09 GMT

Are you a member of The Oratory School Community living or working in Argentina or Chile?

Loquitur Talk by Dominic Mayhew from Exeter University

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:22:44 GMT

Loquitur this week was delivered by Dominic Mayhew from Exeter University.

Oratory Pupil is named Oxfordshire's U18s Cricket Captain

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:30:31 GMT

The Oratory School is delighted that its 6th Form Sports Prefect, Adi Hector, has been named Oxfordshire Under 18s Cricket Captain for the coming summer.

The Newman Experience Pilgrimage - visiting The Oratory School this September

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:45:10 GMT

The Oratory School is honoured to be included in The Newman Experience Retreat-Pilgrimage organised by The Cardinal Newman Society and Corporate Travel Service this coming September, which may be of interest to our American families, friends and alumni.

The Oratory's 'Learn to Row' Summer Camp 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:29:51 GMT

The Oratory School is running its 'Learn to Row' Camp again this summer from our Boathouse on the River Thames in Whitchurch-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

The Oratory Community Event in Malta

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:22:49 GMT

The Oratory was delighted to meet with current parents and reconnect with alumni and friends of our community during a recent trip to Malta

Meet Kate, Wootten House Captain for 2025-2026

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:35:36 GMT

Meet Kate, our Wootten House Captain for the academic year 2025–2026...

The Oratory School Celebrates World Book Day 2026

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 15:14:14 GMT

The Oratory has had so much fun celebrating World Book Day this year!

Meet Alex, The Oratory School Captain for 2025-2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:35:22 GMT

Meet Alex, our School Captain for the academic year 2025–2026...

Oratory Drama trip to see ‘2:22 A Ghost Story’

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:53:23 GMT

This week, 34 of our GCSE and A Level Drama students headed to Oxford for a night at the theatre.

The Oratory Launches the ‘Oratory Six’ for 2026-2027

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:27:32 GMT

The Oratory introduces the 'Oratory Six' programme for the 2026/27 academic year.

The Oratory School's Catholic Inspection Report - January 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:32:00 GMT

As a school of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, The Oratory School undergoes an inspection from its Education Department every few years.

Oratory Music make a Guest Appearance at the 2026 Chinese Spring Festival 'Beauty and Harmony' Closing Ceremony, London

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:03:58 GMT

Oratory Music was delighted to have been invited to make a guest appearance at the 2026 Chinese Spring Festival 'Beauty and Harmony' Closing Ceremony by the Sino-British Youth Exchange Programme in London on Tuesday.

Meet Daisy, The Oratory School Captain for 2025-2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:34:44 GMT

Introducing you to Daisy, The Oratory School Captain for the academic year 2025–2026!

FitzAlan 24-hour Charity Cycle Ride

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:30:02 GMT

From Friday 13 February at 8.00am, the FitzAlan House Prefects and House Staff will be embarking upon a 24-hour continuous static bike ride to raise money for the Back Up Spinal Cord Injury Charity.

The Oratory Celebrates its new Caritas All-Weather Pitch with Grand Opening Ceremony

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 13:31:16 GMT

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 Drama's Senior Production of 'Blue Stockings' by Jessica Swale

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:40:27 GMT

Outstanding performances from Oratory Drama in this term’s production of ‘Blue Stockings’.

Oratory Pupils retain National Schools' Under 18s Real Tennis Championship

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 09:48:04 GMT

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!

Oratory 6th Form Filmmakers attend Awards Ceremony at Disney HQ, London

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 15:07:53 GMT

Congratulations to our 6th Form award-winning film makers who attended the awards ceremony at Disney HQ at the weekend!

The Oratory's Pupil Magazine, 'The Buzz' is back!

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:04:10 GMT

Oratory pupils are delighted to bring back 'The Buzz'! The Oratory's school magazine written by students, for students. Arisa, Editor-in-Chief writes:

Oratory Pupil secures silver and bronze medals at the Welsh Alpine Championships 2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:05:42 GMT

Congratulations to Tara who has secured a bronze medal in the U14 Grand Slalom and a silver medal in the U14 Slalom at the Welsh Alpine Championships 2026!

Oratory Drama's 'Blue Stockings' Cast and Crew receive a message from Jessica Swale, Playwright

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:24:16 GMT

"BlueStockings is a play about the importance of education, of open mindedness and of opportunity-all themes that are sadly more relevant today than they ought to be - and The Oratory School is a school which holds those values at its heart." Jessica Swale, Playwright

New Oratory Sport Coach for Football and Basketball

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:21:14 GMT

We’re excited to welcome Abid Khan as our new Oratory Sport Coach, specialising in Football and Basketball coaching!

Oratory Hockey 1st XI are Berkshire League Champions for 5th year running

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:20:39 GMT

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!

The Oratory's 'The Good Schools Guide' Review 2026

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:26:06 GMT

“In a crowded Berkshire/Oxfordshire school market, The Oratory is a distinct alternative and one well worth a visit.” The Good Schools Guide 2026

The Oratory School Partners with SchoolsMobile

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:26:13 GMT

The Oratory is pleased to have partnered with SchoolsMobile to help protect our pupils when using their devices.