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
Golden Age of Tennis
We were delighted to host the 'Golden Age of Tennis' competition for a second year.
Old Oratorian Football Returns
Sunday 12 June marked the return of Old Oratorian (OO) football at The Oratory School.
Oratory Rowing Competes at Marlow Town Regatta
Oratory Rowing crews produced many excellent performances at Marlow Town Regatta.
Oratory Head of Racquets, Claire Fahey, wins Ladies US Real Tennis Open
Claire maintains the record for the youngest Open singles winner, aged 16.