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Lamda Success

LAMDA at Oratory Prep: Speech, Drama and Confidence At The Oratory Prep School, we offer pupils the chance to take part in LAMDA Speech and Drama coaching from Year 2 upwards. These sessions go far beyond performance. They help children find their voice, express themselves clearly and build confidence in front of others. LAMDA (the…

Growing Independence in our Little Oaks Nursery

Our Nursery Manager, Mrs Vincent, discusses the ways in which she and her staff help Little Oaks children (Nursery, Kindergarten and Pre-Reception) learn life skills. At our school, fostering independence is woven into daily life. These moments might seem small, but they build confidence. We, as a staff team, see it every day: a child…

Choristers Tour To Tuscany

Choristers Tour to Tuscany 2025, by Serena (Y8) The choir tour began with the group checking in at London Gatwick Airport before boarding our flight to Pisa. Before boarding, we had some free time shopping and taking group photos. The flight wasn’t too long and many enjoyed having time to chat and sleep. Upon arrival…

“From the Headmaster’s Study” – Our new podcast

Introducing Our New Podcast: From the Headmaster’s Study We are thrilled to launch our brand new podcast, From the Headmaster’s Study, offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at life at The Oratory Prep School. This exciting new podcast series will bring you candid conversations with key members of our school community and we start with a…

Building the Foundations for Reading, Writing and Learning

At our Little Oaks Nursery we are proud to use the Supersonic Phonics program, a dynamic and engaging approach to teaching early literacy. This carefully structured system supports children as they take their first steps in recognising, reading, and writing letters and sounds. We begin by helping children identify the letters in their own names…

OPS U12 Girls Crowned Regional Hockey Champions!

A huge congratulations to our U12 Girls Hockey team, who triumphed at the South Central Regional Hockey Qualifiers on Friday 31st January with an outstanding performance from start to finish! The OPS girls scored an incredible 19 goals and conceded just 2 all day, proving themselves to be a dominant force at this age group….

A Glowing Review from Talk Education

At The Oratory Prep School, we pride ourselves on fostering a warm, nurturing and inspiring environment for our pupils and it’s always affirming to hear others recognize the magic of what we do. In their recent review, Talk Education captured the essence of our school community, highlighting our values, opportunities and environment that make us…

NatureDoc Talk

Nourishing a Child’s Immune System & Brain: How Parents Can Help Their Kids Shine NatureDoc, Lucinda Miller, visits The OPS Raising children can be a rollercoaster ride at the best of times. Add this to a crazy work and parenting juggle, and this can mean that a child’s nutrition can drop right to the bottom…

A Global School

Enriching Our Community At The Oratory Prep School, we pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse community that enriches the experiences of every pupil. One of our proudest traditions is our longstanding history of hosting Spanish pupils – a relationship that has flourished for decades and continues to thrive today. In September 2024,…

Prep School Lions Success

OPS Pupils Shine in Prestigious Prep School Lions Football Squads At The Oratory Prep School we are immensely proud of the strong sporting culture that thrives within our community. A shining example of this is the recent selection of six of our talented pupils to join the prestigious Prep School Lions Football Squads, highlighting our…