Prep Curriculum

At The Oratory Prep School, our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, provide challenge and foster a lifelong love of learning. Taught by subject specialists, pupils benefit from expert teaching across all areas of the curriculum. From exploring historical events to conducting scientific experiments, lessons are engaging, stimulating and designed to stretch and support pupils at every level.

Learning is interconnected and purposeful, with meaningful links between subjects that deepen understanding. Mathematical skills are applied in science investigations, while literature choices reflect historical periods, bringing topics to life. With a focus on both engagement and academic rigour, our pupils are consistently challenged through thought-provoking lessons and regular, thorough assessments that track progress and inform next steps.

Scholarships at The Oratory Prep School

At The Oratory Prep School, scholarships celebrate excellence, commitment, and potential. They are awarded to pupils entering Year 7, based on their performance in assessments during Year 6, with opportunities available in Academics, Art, Music and Sport.

Scholarships are about recognising and nurturing exceptional talent, with a focus on supporting each scholar’s growth, rather than providing a large financial reward. However, they do carry a small fee remission or financial award (at the Headmaster’s discretion) to help further develop the pupil’s expertise in their chosen field.

Scholarships are reviewed annually, taking into account a child’s achievement and dedication in their specialism, as well as their overall effort, attitude and behaviour.

All candidates are considered for every specialism and will be interviewed by our Director of Studies, Mrs Poppy Kane, as part of the selection process.#

Key Dates for 2025-2026 Scholarships

Application – the closing date for Scholarships is midday on 17th October 2025.

Assessment – Scholarship assessments will be held during the week of 17th November 2025.

Decision – results will be communicated to applicants by 3rd December 2025.

Acceptance – we ask you to confirm your acceptance of a Scholarship in writing as soon as possible, and by no later than 11th December 2025.

Admission – For External Candidates we will work with you to confirm a start date and arrange for a Taster Day.

External Candidates

Parents are advised to speak to their child’s current school, so that they are aware of the application and can identify the pupil as a potential Scholar, as well as offer appropriate support.

In order to be considered for an award, applicants must be registered for a place at The Oratory Prep School. Please get in touch with our Admissions Manager, Mrs Mia Suggitt, for more information or read the booklet below.

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Our Virtual Tour

Set within 65 acres of countryside, on the borders of Berkshire and Oxfordshire, The Oratory Prep School is a thriving place for children to learn and grow into happy, grounded and self-assured individuals, each with a unique sense of purpose.

We invite you to take a virtual tour of our school below and discover our outstanding facilities and extensive outdoor areas.

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