The Oratory School's Catholic Inspection Report - January 2026
As a school of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, The Oratory School undergoes an inspection from its Education Department every few years.
As a school of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, The Oratory School undergoes an inspection from its Education Department every few years.
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.
Introducing you to Daisy, The Oratory School Captain for the academic year 2025–2026!
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 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.
Outstanding performances from Oratory Drama in this term’s production of ‘Blue Stockings’.
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!
Congratulations to our 6th Form award-winning film makers who attended the awards ceremony at Disney HQ at the weekend!
Oratory pupils are delighted to bring back 'The Buzz'! The Oratory's school magazine written by students, for students. Arisa, Editor-in-Chief writes:
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!
"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
We’re excited to welcome Abid Khan as our new Oratory Sport Coach, specialising in Football and Basketball coaching!
The Oratory School
Woodcote
Oxfordshire
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