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Oratory Preparatory School

Oxfordshire·Not applicable·South East·Other independent school·RG8 7SF
URN: 123286

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Academic outcomesAcademic data not assessed

Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.

Pupil progressLimited progress data

No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.

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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

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  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Independent School Entry

Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.

Verified fees

Year 7
£26,823

Financial assistance

Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.

in fact, last year no more than two pupils went to any one school, with 36 per cent winning scholarships and exhibitions

Fee evidence

ISC boarding fees/term (excl VAT): £8,941 to £10,488 -> £26,823/yr (x3)

Verified exam details

Exam type
Common Entrance; CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test); Verbal Reasoning
Exam provider
GL Assessment

Open days from the school website

Read More Open Day Friday 8th May Join us to see why so many local families choose The Oratory Prep School LEARN MORE
8 May 2026

Entry requirements

Get In Touch If you have any questions about our upcoming events or would like to find out more information about the school, please get in touch with our Admissions Department via admissions@oratoryprep.co.uk or call +44 (0)118 976 6924

Verification

Data year
2026
Last verified
12 Apr 2026
Confidence
70%
Pages checked
4

School information

URN123286
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
PhaseNot applicable
TypeOther independent school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range2-13
HeadteacherHeadmaster Andrew De Silva
Trust
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterRoman Catholic
PostcodeRG8 7SF
Latest pupils292
FSM eligible

Contact and identifiers

Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SF

www.oratoryprep.co.uk1189844511
DfE number6055
UKPRN10018462
Opened9 Jun 1958
GIAS updated12 Jan 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated12 Jan 2026
Latest KS4 year
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published