The Oratory Prep School
The Oratory Prep School
The Oratory Prep School
The Oratory Prep School
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The Oratory Prep School Reading, Oxfordshire Visit
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The Oratory Prep School
Reading
304 pupils, ages 2-13
Mixed
Day and Boarding

The Oratory Prep School

  This small Oxfordshire prep makes no apology for making kindness the beating heart of school life – and what a beautiful butterfly effect this has. The warmth and good manners of everyone create such a relaxed and happy environment that it’s impossible not to feel completely at ease inside the glorious 65-acre campus. It’s the perfect space for young minds to flourish, and with pupils’ curiosity piqued at every step of their educational journey – there’s even an actual ‘corridor of curiosity’ complete with code-breaking boxes, plasma ...
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The Oratory Prep
girl putting her hand up in class
Boy playing in the leaves
Smiling boy in navy jumper in class
Smiling girl with lots of badges
The swimming pool at The Oratory Prep
Green astro turf pitch at The Oratory Prep
Girls in blue and red playing in the woods
Two boys reading a book together
  • Senior school destinations

  • Scholarships for senior schools

    Scholarships

    Academic2St Helen and St Katharine, Pangbourne College
    Music1 Radley College
    Sport2 Bradfield College, Pangbourne College
    Art1 Stowe School


  • Fees and bursaries

    Day fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception£4,067
    Year 1£4,067
    Year 2£4,067
    Year 3£7,062
    Year 4£7,062
    Year 5£7,325
    Year 6£7,325
    Year 7£7,325
    Year 8 £7,325
    Boarding fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception-
    Year 1-
    Year 2-
    Year 3 £12,045
    Year 4 £12,045
    Year 5 £12,045
    Year 6£12,045
    Year 7£12,045
    Year 8 £12,045




    Bursaries
    To ensure parity, fairness and best practice in the way that bursaries are applied, Bursary Administration Limited (BAL) conducts all bursary reviews and new bursary applications on behalf of Oratory Prep School. BAL gathers information on behalf of the school and makes recommendations but will not make any decisions on the school’s behalf. BAL also have no knowledge of final decisions regarding bursary awards. The school will make a decision based on all information received and typically, the entire application process takes between four to six weeks however, it can be much quicker than this. All calls and correspondence with BAL are conducted in a sensitive manner and information is treated in the strictest confidence.

    Bursary contact:
    Admissions Manager Mrs Mia Suggitt
    admissions@oratoryprep.co.uk
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School Updates

  • Oratory Prep U12 Girls Triumph at Regional Hockey Qualifiers

    The U12 Girls Hockey team from The Oratory Prep School has been crowned South Central Regional Hockey Qualifiers champions, following a dominant display of skill and teamwork on Friday 31st January.
    Oratory Prep U12 Girls Triumph at Regional Hockey Qualifiers
  • NatureDoc Talk: Nourishing a Child's Immune System & Brain: How Parents Can Help Their Kids Shine

    15th January 2025, 16:00-17:00, Lucinda Miller visits The Oratory Prep
    NatureDoc Talk: Nourishing a Child's Immune System & Brain: How Parents Can Help Their Kids Shine
  • A Global School - The Oratory Prep School, South Oxfordshire

    At The Oratory Prep School, we pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, inclusive and diverse community that enriches the experiences of every pupil.
    A Global School - The Oratory Prep School, South Oxfordshire
  • See The Oratory Prep in our Town & Country Prep Schools Guide

    See The Oratory Prep in our Town & Country Prep Schools Guide

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Essentials

Address
Goring Heath, Reading, Oxfordshire RG8 7SF

Contact
office@oratoryprep.co.uk
0118 984 4511

Website
oratoryprep.co.uk

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Fees

Term Dates

Bursaries


Open Days

Open days and how to visit View Open Days Register for open Day

Whole School Open Morning
07 March 2025


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