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…
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…
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…
New Podcast Episode: Early Years at OPS – Building Confident, Curious Learners In our latest episode of the OPS podcast, we’re joined by Joe Clothier, Head of Pre-Prep, and Claire Knights, Year 3 teacher, to explore how the Early Years Foundation Stage sets the tone for a lifetime of learning at The Oratory Prep School….
Everyday Excellence: Computing in the Innovation Lab with Mr Sizer 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…
Everyday Excellence: Art with Mrs Addleton 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 first in our Everyday Excellence series, created to showcase the rich, purposeful teaching that takes place in…
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…
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 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…
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…
