The Oratory School
Welcome to The Oratory School website. The Oratory is a unique school. Blessed John Henry Newman, its Founder, was a brilliant, original man, who synthesised two traditions: Academic excellence with Christian pastoral care for the individual boy. As an Oxford Don, and a leader in both the Anglican and then Catholic Church of his time, these two themes dominated his packed life of writing and action.
His personal motto became the School's: 'Cor ad Cor Loquitur' ('Heart speaking to Heart'), and this flows through the life of the School. He wanted to establish an all-round education that encouraged development of body, mind and spirit, so vital for success and happiness. Oratory boys are known for their spirit and "can-do" attitude to life, nurtured in our Catholic family environment.
The Oratory School is the UK's only All Boys' Independent Catholic Senior Boarding and Day School with 420 boys aged from 11-18yrs with Catholic and non-Catholic families. Set in acres of beautiful Chiltern countryside on the Oxfordshire/Berkshire borders, the School is within easy reach of Heathrow and other major airports. We hope you will take the opportunity to visit us and we look forward to welcoming you.
Latest News
St Philip House 11+ Entrance Exam (Years 7 & 8) is on Saturday 28th January.
Scholarship Exams for 2012:
January: Sixth Form
February: 13+ Music & Academic
March: 13+ Art & Sport
For more information and registration details phone the Head Master's PA on 01491 683501.
6th Form Open Morning is on Sat 28th January.
The next general Open Morning is Sat 19th May 2012. To attend either of these please email: enquiries@oratory.co.uk or telephone: 01491 683500.
To find where your team is playing click here for Saturday Match information.
Support the DofE Everest Base Camp Expedition 2013 by visiting & signing up to the team blog:www.everestbasecamp2013.com
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Today’s Events
St Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church; St Philip House Entrance Examination for 2012 entry: History Faculty, 9.00am - 1.15pm; Sixth Form Fair: Front Hall, 10.00am - 12.00 noon; Shooting: Pirbright training, depart 1.00pm, (return 6.00pm); 1st XI v St John's School; 2nd XI v St John's School; 3rd XI v St John's School; 4th XI v St John's School; 5th XI v St John's School; S. Colts 'A' v St John's School; S. Colts 'B' v St John's School; S. Colts 'C' v St John's School; S. Colts 'D' v St John's School; J. Colts 'A' v St John's School; J. Colts 'B' v St John's School; J. Colts 'C' v St John's School; J. Colts 'D' v St John's School; Yearlings 'A' v St John's School; Yearlings 'B' v St John's School; Yearlings 'C' v St John's School; Yearlings 'D' v St John's School [More...]
Outstanding Music Results
Outstanding Music Results: Musicians achieve above national average grades.
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Barbarians Rugby Selection
Barbarians Rugby Selection: James Doe & Josh Williams have been selected to play for the ISB(Lambs) U18's.
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