The Oratory School Reviews & FAQs
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Reviews of The Oratory School
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Frequently asked questions about The Oratory School
Where is The Oratory School?
The Oratory School is in Reading, Oxfordshire. The school's address is: Woodcote, Nr Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 0PJ.
Is The Oratory School for boys or girls?
The Oratory School is a Coed school.
What type of school is The Oratory School?
The Oratory School is a Senior school offering Day & Boarding places for approximately 300 pupils.
What age do girls join The Oratory School?
Girls can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do girls join The Oratory School?
Girls can join the school from 11 through until 18 years.
What age do girls join The Oratory School
The Oratory School is for boys only.
What age do boys join The Oratory School?
Boys can join the school from through until 18 years.
What age do boys join The Oratory School?
Boys can join the school from 11 through until 18 years.
What age do boys join The Oratory School
The Oratory School is for girls only.
Who is the Head of The Oratory School?
Julian Murphy is the Head. Read more about Julian Murphy.
Who owns The Oratory School?
The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website. Read more about the governance of The Oratory School.
When was The Oratory School inspected?
The Oratory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years. Read the inspection reports for The Oratory School
Which schools are the main destinations for The Oratory School leavers?
Pupils from The Oratory School go on to a number of senior schools including:
Who are the main feeder schools for The Oratory School?
'Feeder' schools for The Oratory School include:
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