# Oratory Preparatory School — Reading, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1859
- **Principal:** Mr Andrew De Silva

## Contact

- **Address:** The Oratory Prep School, Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SF
- **Phone:** 0118 984 4511
- **Website:** https://www.oratoryprep.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/reading/oratory-preparatory-school-9406

## About

The Oratory Prep School is a place where children flourish. We are a busy, happy school where children are at the centre of everything. With 65 acres of space and outstanding facilities, there’s space to learn and room to grow.

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent School with High Standards: Oratory Prep has exceeded our expectations in every way. The school's values are well-integrated into the curriculum and our child is thriving in a challenging yet supportive environment. The boarding facilities are also excellent and have given our child a great sense of independence. *(May 2023)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic Experience at Oratory Prep: We've been so impressed with Oratory Prep's emphasis on kindness and empathy. The facilities are excellent and our child loves the forest school and sports programs. The teachers are supportive and encouraging, making it a wonderful community for our child to grow and learn. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A Warm and Welcoming School: We've been really impressed with the warmth and inclusivity of the Oratory Prep community. The school's focus on individuality and creativity has encouraged our child to explore their interests and talents. While the school could improve on communication with parents, we're overall very happy with our decision to join the school. *(Feb 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Feelings about Oratory Prep: We had a mixed experience at Oratory Prep, with some great teachers and excellent facilities, but also some communication issues with the school office and a lack of consistency in the curriculum. Our child did well academically, but we're not sure if the school is the right fit for everyone. *(Nov 2021)*

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