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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Newbury Weekly News

The Oratory School

To this end a wide variety of co- curricular activities enrich the pupils’ learning. The Oratory is not a large school, and this enables each and every pupil to be known, valued and stretched as an individual within the nurturing community. It is a Catholic school which welcomes pupils of all faiths or none. Visitors often comment on the inclusive community atmo- sphere of the school, which staff believe nurtures confidence, self- expression and a desire to learn and grow. The Oratory School celebrated

another year of A-Level result success with 40 per cent of pupils achieving an A*-A. They are also incredibly pleased with their value added results for A-Level, which place The Oratory School in the top 3 per cent of schools for adding value to this year’s Upper 6th cohort. This year’s GCSE results also demonstrate the impact of the academic rigour that is practice at the school, with 46 per cent of all grades being the top grades of 9-7 (A*-A).

THE Oratory School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in South Oxford- shire. They offer pupils an all-round education that is second to none. THey offer small class sizes and outstanding facilities on a wonderful country estate. The school has high academic standards, however, they believe that an education is about more than statistics. Head Master Joe Smith has a clear vision to ensure that each pupil flourishes both in and far beyond the classroom.

Oratory Preparatory School

not only academic achievement, but also a breadth of experience that prepares them way beyond the classroom. Oratory Preparatory School enjoys a well-deserved reputation, which the Good Schools Guide describes as an education “for all sorts of children. A place with a palpable buzz and vibrancy that gets the balance right between giving children the freedom to be themselves, while maintaining a focus on traditional values”.

enriched education. It is an all-round education that promotes creativity and fun, trying new things, taking risks, and which builds each child’s resilience, determination and belief in themselves. They support and continually extend children on their learning journey. From the age of two, they are immersed in Forest School, introduced to weekly swimming lessons, theatre workshops and much more. As pupils move through the school they take with them

THE Oratory Preparatory School is a thriving, happy school in South Oxfordshire. Set in stunning grounds they combine outstanding teaching with wonderful facilities, dedicated staff and excellent pastoral care. They educate girls and boys from two to 13, sending children to a whole host of top schools, locally and nationally. They develop and nourish every aspect of a child’s character through a broad and

Catholic independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13

Independent Catholic Day and Boarding School For Boys aged 11 to 18

An All-Round Education in a Nurturing Environment

Open Morning Saturday 29 September 2018 10.00am –12.30pm

Open Morning Saturday 24 November 2018 9.30am - 12.30pm Email registrar@oratory.co.uk or call 01491 683522

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Discover more at oratory.co.uk