The Oratory School

A other independent school school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Oratory School.

, RG80PJ Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Woodcote
Reading
, RG80PJ
Phone
1491683500
Website
oratory.co.uk

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123282
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0PJ
Website
www.oratory.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
372
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (1 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
372 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Art & Design (3d Studies) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Heart Speaks to Heart (Cor ad cor loquitur)"

Curiosity Confidence Endeavour Integrity Joy Kindness Respect

The Catholic Faith and the two chapels are central to the school’s life, ethos and identity. Mass is offered daily in the old chapel; on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, Mass is celebrated in the main chapel with the whole school community. The Chaplain provides pastoral care and support, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated in the school Chapel. The school welcomes pupils from Catholic and other Christian backgrounds as well as those with no religious background, and is rooted in Catholic heritage while being open to all faiths or none.

Head Teacher's Message

Mr Matthew Fogg became Head Master of The Oratory School in April 2025. He emphasizes building on the school’s academic performance and sporting achievements, and aims to help pupils develop leadership, teamwork, resilience, compassion and generosity of spirit, so they can do well and do good. He and his family moved to The Oratory to lead a school rooted in Catholic heritage and to help pupils flourish spiritually and academically, socially and athletically.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Schola Cantorum Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Football Chemistry Club Drama Chess Photography Cricket Medical Society Public Speaking Fitness & Conditioning Film-making Board-gaming Science Club Literary Society Swimming Horse Riding Ceramics Golf Big Band Art Club Maths Problems Squash Debating Real Tennis Investor Challenge School Magazine Surf Society Community Service International Society Water Polo Spin Bikes Conservation Business Society Rugby LAMDA Charity Committee Cooking Rowing Young Enterprise Computer Coding Basketball Meditation Ballroom Dancing Ergos Instrument Ensembles Running First Aid Shooting Choirs DT Club Sacristans Sporting Masterclasses Animation Club Language Conversation Clubs Tennis Socials

Sports

Athletics Golf Real Tennis Table Tennis Badminton Handball Rowing Tennis Basketball Hockey Rugby Touch Rugby Cricket Horse Riding Squash Triathlon Football Netball Swimming Volleyball

Facilities

Sports Centre with swimming pool, sports hall, gym, ergo room, spinning bikes Grass court tennis Golf course Squash courts Real Tennis court Boathouse on the River Thames Theatre and Performing Arts Centre 6th Form Centre 12 specialist Art studios (including photographic studio and darkroom, a clay room, a plaster and 3D room) Chapel Caritas All-Weather Pitch

Curriculum Highlights

All academic subjects are taught in small classes by specialists who aim to inspire a genuine love of learning. Pupils follow the GCSE and A Level curricula, with the Extended Project Qualification offered in 6th Form. Pupils have a wide A Level curricular offering delivered in small classes with one-to-one support from tutors and subject specialists. Loquitur Programme (6th Form enrichment) covers critical thinking, leadership training and careers. One-to-one attention is at the heart of the school’s approach due to its smaller size.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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