The Oratory Prep School

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.