Ambition, with Heart.

A warm co-educational prep school where children have space to learn, room to grow and the confidence to discover what they can do.

WELCOME TO THE ORATORY PREP SCHOOL

At The Oratory Prep School, we believe in Ambition, with Heart: encouraging every child to aim high while giving them the confidence, care and support to become the best version of themselves. OPS is a long-established co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2-13, where pupils are known as individuals and given the space to discover what they can do. With an extraordinary breadth of opportunities, excellent teaching and a warm, close-knit community, children have the freedom to enjoy their childhood while developing the confidence and curiosity they will carry with them long after they leave.

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A Childhood Full of Possibility

Set in 65 acres of beautiful South Oxfordshire countryside, The Oratory Prep School brings together ambition, opportunity and a strong sense of belonging.

For generations, boys and girls have learned and grown alongside one another here. We know that children thrive when they are challenged, encouraged and, above all, known for who they are.

From Nursery through to Year 8, our children enjoy an education that is broad, adventurous and full of opportunity – from the classroom to the sports fields, the theatre, the swimming pool and the great outdoors.

This is a school with big opportunities and a big heart.

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Space to Learn, Room to Grow

We know that confidence in learning often comes from feeling secure, understood and supported. Small class sizes, specialist teaching and strong relationships mean we can stretch, support and challenge your children as individuals. Our curriculum is ambitious, broad and carefully sequenced giving pupils the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

Excellent teaching sits at the heart of everything we do. Lessons are purposeful and engaging with plenty of scope for discussion, collaboration and creativity. Pupils are encouraged to reflect on their progress and take ownership of their learning.

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A Place where Everyone Belongs

OPS has always been a co-educational school. Boys and girls learn, play, compete and grow together from the earliest years through to Year 8.

We believe this creates a natural, supportive community where children learn from one another and develop the confidence to be themselves.

Our pupils are known. Their successes are celebrated. They are always encouraged to Aim High and the relationships they build here often last well beyond their school years.

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Little Oaks Nursery

At Little Oaks Nursery, we’re all about nurturing young explorers in a warm, friendly environment where curiosity and discovery come to life.

Nestled in the heart of The Oratory Prep School’s beautiful 65-acre campus, Little Oaks gives children (ages 2-4) the perfect place to begin their learning journey.

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Prep school pupils at The Oratory Prep School Oxfordshire

Pre-Prep

Life in Pre-Prep is enriched with engaging activities that extend beyond the classroom.

Pupils participate in Sparkling Starts that ignite curiosity at the beginning of topics and Phenomenal Finishes, where they proudly present their learning to their parents and peers.

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Prep

In Prep, pupils become ambitious and independent learners, immersed in a skills-based, interconnected curriculum, meaningful and highly relevant to their everyday experiences and life beyond school.

We enable our children to make connections across subjects and think more deeply about their significance, applying their learning across different contexts and developing core, transferable skills, such as critical thinking and strong reasoning skills.

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WELCOME TO THE ORATORY PREP SCHOOL

A Childhood Full of Possibility

Space to Learn, Room to Grow

A Place where Everyone Belongs

Little Oaks Nursery

Pre-Prep

Prep

LEAVERS DESTINATIONS

Excellence in Sport

Goodbye Year 8

Parent Clubs

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