News

Introducing Our New Headmaster: Mr Will May

  We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Will May as the new Headmaster of The Oratory Prep School from September 2026. Will joins the school from his current role as Head of Prep at The Marist in Sunninghill. His appointment comes after a competitive selection process where Will emerged as the outstanding…

The OPS named in Talk Education’s Top 250 Schools

We are delighted to share the news that The Oratory Prep School has been selected for inclusion in Talk Education’s prestigious Top 250 Schools in the UK list, a significant recognition of the quality, care and ambition that define life at our school.   Choosing the right school for a child is one of the…

Junior Park Run at The Oratory Prep School

Junior Park Run is coming to The Oratory Prep School We are delighted to share some exciting news. In 2026, Junior Park Run will be starting right here at The Oratory Prep School. Junior Park Run is a free, weekly 2km event for children aged 4–14. It is all about movement, confidence and having fun…

Everyday Excellence – Tennis

Everyday Excellence: Tennis with Mrs Balfour Our recent ISI inspection described the school as “a stimulating and vibrant learning community” and we’re proud to share a glimpse of what that looks like in action. This short film is the second in our Everyday Excellence series, created to showcase the rich, purposeful teaching that takes place in…

Free Dyscalculia Talk

Helping Children with Dyscalculia – Talk by Rob Jennings At The Oratory Prep School, we know that for many children, maths can be a source of anxiety and frustration. While some pupils might find certain topics tricky, for others, the struggle can be more significant and persistent. This can sometimes be due to a specific…

Wellness Morning

A Morning for Parent Wellbeing at The Oratory Prep School At The Oratory Prep School, we believe that looking after parents’ wellbeing is just as important as caring for our pupils. When parents take time to rest, recharge and learn new skills, the whole family benefits. That’s why we are so pleased to be hosting…

Year 8 Leavers 2025

Many Paths, One Shared Journey As the summer term drew to a close, we bade farewell to our Year 8 pupils with immense pride and a few happy tears. This year’s leavers are heading off to an impressive and varied range of senior schools, each child taking the next step on their journey, ready and…

Scholarships at The Oratory Prep School

New Scholarships for Year 7 Entry We are thrilled to announce the introduction of scholarships for pupils joining us in Year 7 from September 2026. This new initiative celebrates and supports talent across four key areas: Academic Excellence, Art, Music and Sport. At The Oratory Prep School, we believe these final two years of prep…

National Recognition for our Learning Support and Boarding Provision

We’re delighted to share that The Oratory Prep School has been recognised once again in the Muddy Stilettos Best Schools Awards – awards that celebrate the very best of British education. Our Learning Support team has been named a finalist in the Best Learning Support category for the second year running, a proud acknowledgement of…

Stay & Play

Friday 6th March 2026

 

Join us for a sporty morning for toddlers aged 1 +.