The art of learning | The Oratory Prep School (The OPS)

2024 Trinity term immersion: 12th – 25th May

The Oratory Prep School (The OPS) is an independent day and boarding school providing an enriched education to boys and girls aged 2 to 13. We are committed to delivering exceptional teaching; combining the best of tradition with the latest innovations. Set within 65 acres of Oxfordshire countryside with outstanding facilities, we nurture happy, balanced, confident and inquisitive children.

Why choose The Oratory Prep School

We were rated “Excellent” in our recent ISI Inspection (December 2021)
We focus on outdoor learning, including Forest School for all years.
Our high calibre sports coaching and outstanding facilities include a learner pool, a 25 metre heated indoor swimming pool, a full size 36 pitch, 4 tennis courts and multiple pitches.
Our excellent pastoral support, with an emphasis on Catholic values, is central to all aspects of school life.
We offer outstanding Performing Arts opportunities through LAMDA from Year 1, instrument and vocal tuition and musical and drama productions.
Our action-packed Activity Programmes offer activities ranging from Fencing to Cookery alongside a diverse Saturday activity programme called The Newman Programme.
Boarding is an integral part of school life, providing full, weekly and flexi-boarding for children in Year 3 upwards, including a diverse international community.

Accommodation

Our boarding house is situated in the main school building and is divided into distinct areas for boys and girls, accommodating up to 45 children. Each room varies in size, catering from three up to eight children.

We have common rooms for everyone’s use where they can relax, play on the games console or watch a movie. We also have a games room where children can play air hockey and use the pool table. All meals are taken in the main dining room downstairs.