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.
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: South Africa, Barbados and Canada.
Cricket Pitch & Views
The Boat House
Sports Facilities
Nestled amongst pitches and fields galore that fall away into glorious woodland...any pupil would find it hard not to throw themselves into the plenitude of games on offer here.
The Good Schools Guide
Sports at The Oratory
Sports Fields
Tennis Lawns
Golf Course
Latest Sports News
The Oratory Cardinals (OO Rugby Team) vs Abbey Rugby
The Oratory Cardinals U23 side take on Reading Abbey U23s at Abbey Rugby Club.
Oratory Rowing competes at the Scullery Head Race, Dorney Lake
Competing over 3,600m, they took on some of the heaviest rain a rowing event has ever experienced!
Oratory Rugby U15s are Schools Cup Plate Runners-Up
It was an incredibly exciting game that could have gone either way, with The Oratory leading 10-0 deep in the second half.
Oratory Rowing Competes at Schools’ Head of the River Race
The crew beat Clifton College, Stowe Sculling Club and Yarm School in their longest race to date.