ISI made the decision last year to remove one word grade descriptors from their reports. Instead, they have decided to focus on whether a school fully meets all of the Independent School Standards and we are delighted to announce that the inspectors concluded that The Oratory School is compliant in all areas. This is a wonderful endorsement of all that has been done to develop the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of The Oratory over the last few years. 

Below are some of the things that the inspectors have included:

•    “Pupils feel safe, secure and happy.”
•    “Pupils feel respected and cared for by teachers.”
•    “Teaching ensures that pupils are well informed, balanced, empathetic and confident in discussions."
•    “[There is a] welcoming and supportive boarding environment which is successful in fostering pupils’ wellbeing and personal development.”
•    “The Houses have a sense of calmness, respect and purposefulness away from the business of school life.”
•    “Leaders know their school well. They have a clear vision for school development based on effective monitoring and self-evaluation.”
•    “Leaders have created a welcoming and supportive boarding environment which is successful in fostering pupil’s wellbeing and personal development.”
•    “The broad curriculum, wide range of co-curricular opportunities and opportunities for leadership and for pupils to express themselves enable pupils to develop self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence.”
•    “Leaders encourage pupils to actively seek ways to serve others. They provide a wide range of opportunities for pupils to do this within school and in the local community.”
•    “Leaders provide pupils with a wide-ranging and well-planned curriculum related to careers education.”

Mr Matthew Fogg, Head Master, says "I am conscious that there has been significant change at The Oratory this year. This inspection, which came halfway through last term, demonstrates the many strengths of our wonderful school, whilst also giving us confidence that we are tackling the right areas to ensure that all pupils can flourish. 

I am very grateful to all of my colleagues who have worked tirelessly throughout this year to help prepare for this inspection. I am also hugely appreciative of our pupils, all of whom were praised by the inspectors for their passion for their school and for having the confidence and enthusiasm to talk with the inspection team; their love and pride for their school is a huge inspiration for me. Finally, thank you to our Oratory parents for their support for all that we do at The Oratory."

The Oratory’s full ISI Report is available to read here.
 

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