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…
Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family makes. While prospectuses and open days offer a glimpse of school life, independent reviews and inspection reports reveal much about the day-to-day experience for pupils, teaching quality and the values that underpin a school community. At The Oratory Prep School we’re proud…
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…
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…
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…
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…
