The Oratory Prep School
The Oratory Prep School is an independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13 near Reading. The school is set within 65 acres of countryside and aims to nurture happy, balanced, confident and inquisitive children.
Key facts
· The Oratory Prep School is a day and boarding school.
· It is a pre-prep and prep school and is for boys and girls (coeducational).
· The school welcomes boys and girls aged 2 to 13 years.
· The Oratory Prep School has between 200 and 400 pupils.
· The school is located in Reading in Oxfordshire.
Why choose The Oratory Prep School?
Headmaster Andrew De Silva says: 'At The Oratory Prep School, we are proud of the work of all our children and are passionate about ensuring their emotional and social wellbeing, so that they can thrive in the classroom and in a variety of other fields – whether in Orchestra, Choir or on the Rugby field. Our Co-Curricular offer will, I’m sure, continue our drive for excellence and curiosity.'
'The privilege of the dedicated staff team is to inspire all our children to dream. Through our positive relationships and collective hard work, we strive for these dreams to become a reality.'
Attain asked the school, what makes The Oratory Prep different – and why should parents consider it?
Rated 'Excellent' in our 2021 ISI Inspection, we are a leading independent day and boarding Catholic school, which holds our children at its core.
Set within 65 acres of South Oxfordshire countryside, our pupils benefit from an excellent education, enriched by outstanding facilities, including extensive woodland, ponds and adventure playgrounds.
Our impressive scholarship record provides testament to the hard work of the whole school family and, whilst our vision is to provide outstanding learning opportunities for all, we are conscious of the importance to strike the right educational balance, so that our children are prepared for their future endeavours, whilst very much enjoying the journey that they are embarking on. This is crucial in our ever-changing global climate.
"How can you say, 'the sky's the limit', when there are footsteps on the moon?"
The quote above epitomises education for our Headmaster and the school. All children are unique, special, and have their own talents and gifts. Here at The Oratory Prep School, we look forward to working with you and your child to ensure that his or her learning journey continues – not only in a way that challenges them intellectually, but in a manner that inspires their curiosity and enables them to dream.
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Head, Governance and Inspections
When reviewing details about a particular school, prospective parents should always ensure they have looked at the governance details, reviewed recent inspections and read about the Head's vision for the school.
Head
Andrew De Silva is Headmaster of The Oratory Prep School.
Governance
The school is owned by Bellevue Education. Read more on the Bellevue Education website.
Inspections
The school was last inspected in November 2021. Read the inspection reports on the school's website.
The Oratory Prep School Fees
Leavers' Destinations from The Oratory Prep School
When pupils leave The Oratory Prep School, they go on to a number of senior schools including:
No leavers' destinations information is available.
Feeder Schools for The Oratory Prep School
Pupils who attend The Oratory Prep School have joined from a number of prep schools including:
No feeder prep school information is available.
The Oratory Prep School Open Days
Open Morning
Open Mornings are a wonderful, social occasion for families to explore the school. Parents can register for more details via the school website.
Open Morning
Open Mornings are a wonderful, social occasion for families to explore the school. Parents can register for more details via the school website.
Recent developments at The Oratory Prep School
More about The Oratory Prep School
The Oratory Prep School's address is Goring Heath, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 7SF. To discover more, visit the The Oratory Prep School website and contact the Admissions Department to arrange a visit.
Next steps
If you think The Oratory Prep School might be of interest to your child, visit the The Oratory Prep School website and make contact with the Admissions Team to arrange a time to visit.