Our admissions process
We know that choosing the right school for your child can often be confusing and time consuming, so we try to make the process here at The Oratory as enjoyable and straightforward as possible.
Pupils enter the school either at:
Admission at other stages may be possible, subject to the availability of a place.
Arrange a Visit
There are number of different opportunities to visit The Oratory
We would be proud to show you round the school and offer private tours at either 9am or 11am every day during term time. We would also be happy to arrange a meeting with the Head if you prefer. Please contact the Admissions Managers, Abi Gibbon or Kate Ryan to arrange an appointment: +44 (0)1491 683522, admissions@oratory.co.uk
Showrounds are a great opportunity for you to have a tour of the school including the academic areas, boarding houses, and to see the school in action on a normal working day.
A showround will include a tour of one of our Boarding Houses with a Housemaster, and a tour of the classrooms and sports centre with one of our pupils; staff and pupils would be delighted to answer any questions you may have. At the end of the tour the Head will welcome you to his study to discuss any further questions.
Please make any requests known when you book in for a showround. We advise that you make an appointment well in advance.
We know that choosing the right school for your child can often be confusing and time consuming, so we try to make the process here at The Oratory as enjoyable and straightforward as possible.
Pupils enter the school either at 11+ through an Assessment Day held here in the January preceding entry. Applicants will sit assessments in English, Maths and an online CAT assessment
To book a showround or for further information please email admissions@oratory.co.uk
11+ AdmissionsJourney
Open Morning
Whole School Open Mornings take place in both the spring and autumn terms. Please feel free to book a personal tour if you would like to visit the school immediately.
Personal Tour
An opportunity to visit the school and meet the Head to discuss your child's application.
Registration
To register your child, please complete a registration form and pay the registration fee.Once your child is registered with us in Year 5 or Year 6, you will then receive information about our Taster Days and events.
Entrance Exam and Scholarships
The Entrance Exam and Scholarships are completed in the spring term of Year 6.
Offer of a place
A place is normally offered within 2 weeks of taking the Entrance Exam.
We know that choosing the right school for your child can often be confusing and time consuming, so we try to make the process here at The Oratory as enjoyable and straightforward as possible.
Pupils enter the school either at 13+ through ISEB Common Entrance sat at the applicant's Prep School or internally set Scholarship Exams sat at The Oratory, both of which are taken in Year 8. Prior to this, once registered, applicants will be required to sit the ISEB Pre-Test whilst in Year 6 at their Prep School. Following an interview with the Head they will be offered a place at this stage, subject to Common Entrance.
13+ AdmissionsJourney
Open Morning
Whole School Open Mornings take place in both the spring and autumn terms. Please feel free to book a personal tour if you would like to visit the school immediately.
Personal Tour
An opportunity to visit the school and meet the Head to discuss your child's application.
Registration
To register your child, please complete a registration form and pay the registration fee. Once your child is registered with us you will receive further information about our Taster Days and events.
Pre-Test and Interview
Pupils that are registered to join the school at 13+ are required to sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test in Year 6, followed by an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Offer of a place
A provisional offer is given after the Pre-Test and interview. A firm offer will be given after completion of the Academic Scholarship or Common Entrance.
Common Entrance and Scholarships
Sports scholarships take place in the Autumn term of Year 8, the Academic Scholarship Exams and all other scholarship assessments take place in the Spring term of Year 8.
ISEB Common Entrance should be completed in June of Year 8.
Open Morning
Whole School Open Mornings take place in both the spring and autumn terms.Please feel free to book a personal tour if you would like to visit the school immediately.
Personal Tour
A chance to visit the school and meet the Head and Head of 6th Form to discuss your child’s application.
Registration
To register your child, please complete a registration form and pay the registration fee. Once your child is registered with us you will receive further information about our Taster Days and events.
Assessment
Applicants will be required to complete an on-line assessment and attend an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Scholarships
Scholarship assessments take place in the Autumn and Spring terms of Year 11.
Offer of a place
A provisional offer of a place is given after receipt of predicted grades at GCSE and the outcome of the assessment.
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