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Independent Catholic day & boarding school

for boys and girls aged 2-13

Welcome to The Oratory Prep

Rated ‘Excellent’ in ISI Inspection December 2021

We nurture happy, secure, confident and inquisitive children.

We strike a balance between encouraging children to step out of their comfort zone, seek adventure and develop resilience, while ensuring that they are extended academically, feel challenged and really fulfilled.

We offer an education focused on self-expression through sport, music, art and drama. All of these are central to the confidence and self-discovery of our children. Pupils make the most of our grounds to engage with outdoor learning in our extensive woodlands, lawns, adventure playground and beyond, set within 65 acres of Oxfordshire countryside with outstanding facilities.

ADMISSIONS

The Oratory Prep School is a Catholic school which welcomes children from the age of 2-13 of all faiths.

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BOARDING AT OPS

Boarding is an integral part of school life at the Oratory Prep School. The boarding house, situated on the first floor of the main house, caters for up to 60 boarders. There are seven boys’ dormitories and four girls’ dormitories. Children have the option of either Full-time, Weekly or Flexible boarding, to suit individual family needs.

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A LOOK INSIDE OPS

POSTED : 27 Jul 2022

Meet Our New Registrar

We are delighted to welcome our new Registrar, Hannah Thomas, to the OPS community. Read our interview below to find out more about Hannah and what she is most looking…

POSTED : 19 Jul 2022

End of Term Celebrations

On the last day of term, we came together as a school community to celebrate our leavers as well as hold our annual Speech Day and Prize Giving, attended by…

POSTED : 18 Jul 2022

Archie’s Newman Award Project

Throughout the last academic year, and led by the Head Boy, Head Girl and their deputies, Year 8 pupils have been working collaboratively to explore different themes as part of…

POSTED : 16 Jun 2022

Nursery and Kindergarten Trip

On Friday 10th June, our Nursery and Kindergarten children enjoyed a fantastic adventure to Cotswold Wildlife Park. Highlights of the trip included: Seeing monkeys, a mongoose, an armadillo and koi…

POSTED : 6 Jun 2022

Platinum Jubilee Celebrations at OPS

On Thursday 26th May, pupils at The Oratory Prep School took part in a day of celebration to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022. Children from Nursery through to Year…

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Oratory Preparatory School

2 days ago

OPS pupil Theodore is completing the #SummerReadingChallenge with a difference - combining books with science investigations!So far, he has created a mobile nest for parrot eggs, inspired by 'Yara & The Yellow-Headed Parrots', alongside engineering a bridge after reading 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'. Amazing work Theodore! ... See MoreSee Less

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12 Aug

OPS pupil Theodore is completing the #SummerReadingChallenge with a difference - combining books with science investigations!

So far, he has created a mobile nest for parrot eggs, (Yara & The Yellow-Headed Parrots), alongside engineering a bridge (The Three Billy Goats Gruff).

OPS pupil Theodore is completing the #SummerReadin

Academic

Our pupils can excel and begin to realise their full potential

Junior Prep Senior Prep

SPORTS

In our extensive grounds there are 5 full sized rugby pitches, 8 mini pitches, 6 Football pitches, 8 Mini football pitches...

JUNIOR PREP SENIOR PREP

THE ARTS

Expression through music, art and drama is central to the self-confidence and self-discovery of our children...

JUNIOR PREP SENIOR PREP

EXTRA CURRICULAR

The Oratory Prep School has a full programme of Extra Curricular activities, trips and fundraising events each term.

EXTRA CURRICULAR

FOREST SCHOOL

A year at Forest school gives us the opportunity to explore and connect with the four seasons in nature.

FOREST SCHOOL

Boarding

Boarding is an integral part of school life for children in Year 3 upwards.

Boarding

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