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The Oratory School

Reading, United Kingdom
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About The Oratory School

The Oratory is an independent boarding and day school for girls and boys aged 11-18. It is a place where students can be themselves and develop into well-rounded individuals. The school's ethos is built around the values of Groundedness, Wholeness, and Kindness.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.5
Teaching Quality 4.5
Communication 4.5
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
16.9
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

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Emily J
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"A wonderful experience for our daughter."

We are so grateful for the education and support The Oratory has provided our daughter. The values of Curiosity, Confidence, and Kindness are evident in everything the school does, and we love the emphasis on developing the whole person, not just academically. We feel lucky to be a part of the Oratory community.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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David W
Parent Jun 15, 2022
4.0

"Excellent education, wonderful community."

Our son attended The Oratory for 5 years and thrived in every way. The school's focus on Groundedness, Wholeness, and Kindness helped him become a confident and compassionate young man. We loved the range of extracurricular activities and the school's commitment to supporting students' individual talents and interests.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Ruth K
Parent Mar 10, 2022
4.0

"Room for improvement in communication."

We have been generally pleased with our daughter's experience at The Oratory, but we've had some issues with communication between the school and parents. The facilities are excellent, and we appreciate the school's emphasis on character development and pastoral care. However, we feel that the school could do more to keep us informed about our daughter's progress and well-being.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 4/5

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