The Oratory School
| The Oratory School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| , , RG8 0PJ England | |
| Coordinates | 51°31′57″N 1°03′30″W / 51.532562°N 1.058421°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public School Private day and boarding |
| Motto | Latin: Cor ad cor loquitur (Heart speaks to heart) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic Oratorian |
| Established | 1859 |
| Founder | Saint John Henry Newman |
| Local authority | Oxfordshire |
| Department for Education URN | 123282 Tables |
| President | Nicholas Purnell |
| Chairman of the Governors | Frank Gargent |
| Head master | Matthew Fogg |
| Gender | Boys and Girls |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 373 |
| Houses | 5 |
| Colour(s) | Oratory gold & black |
| Publication | The Oratorian The Buzz |
| Former pupils | Old Oratorians |
| Website | www |
The Oratory School (/ˈɒrətɒri/) is an HMC co-educational private Catholic boarding and day school for pupils aged 11–18 located in Woodcote, 6 miles (9.7 km) north-west of Reading, England. Founded in 1859 by John Henry Newman, The Oratory has historical ties to the Birmingham Oratory and the London Oratory School.
Although a separate entity from the nearby Oratory Preparatory School, it shares a common history. Newman founded the school with the intention of providing boys with a Catholic alternative to Eton College. Until 2020, when it first admitted girls, it was the only boys’ Catholic public school left in the United Kingdom. According to the Good Schools Guide (last review: Oct 2021), the school is “an active choice for families looking for a small, nurturing environment."
The Oratory has received the highest grade of 'Excellent' for both Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI Report: Nov 2021) categories: pupils’ academic & other achievements and pupils’ personal development.