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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Many of us will be familiar with the term ‘Preparatory school’, but what exactly is a prep school and how do children benefit? What is a Prep school? Traditionally, Preparatory or ‘prep’ schools are independent schools that educate children from the age of 8-13. At The Oratory Prep School, we educate children from ages 2-13…
The quality of a child’s education undoubtedly has a lasting impact on the rest of their life. But how important are their first three years at school? A child’s early years are the foundation for their future development, providing a strong base for lifelong learning abilities, including cognitive and social development. The quality of a…
