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Oratory Preparatory School

Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 7SF

Oratory Preparatory School

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School Information

We are a Catholic day and boarding school for boys and girls from 3 to 13 which welcomes children of all denominations and faiths. Our extensive academic curriculum is supported by a wide-ranging activity programme and a high quality of pastoral care. We are concerned for the whole child, not just in the classroom but in every aspect of their daily lives.

General Information

Gender: Coeducational
Day/Boarding: Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding, Day
Age Range - Boys: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Age Range - Girls: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Size: 399
Last Inspected: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: IAPS

Fees per term

Boarding (£): 4645 - 5045
Day (£): 1095 - 3660

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Interview, Report, Assessment
Scholarships, Bursaries: Bursaries for new entrants, H M Forces discounts, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range 8 - 12 10 - 12 3 - 12 3 - 12    
Pupil Numbers 36 9 231 123    

Subjects taught

Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies

Facilities

All Weather Pitch, All weather surface, Art & Technology Centre, Astroturf, CDT Centre, Chapel, Common Room, Concert Hall, Golf practice fields, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts, Theatre

Activities

Archery, Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Ceramics, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Handicrafts, Life Saving/First Aid, Maths Puzzle Club, News Club, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Pottery, Theatre trips

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: 15-45 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Dietary Catered For: Other, Vegans, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 44529
ISI Reference Number: 801
DCSF Reference Number: 931 / 6055