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The Oratory School
Woodcote, Reading, South Oxfordshire, RG8 0PJ, Oxfordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
337
Capacity
450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With limited published data, the school currently faces challenges in academic performance, as indicated by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 29.2 and a 0% pass rate for grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the educational environment for their children.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 29.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.53215, -1.05841 · RG8 0PJ
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123282
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.oratory.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Oratory School rated by Ofsted?
The Oratory School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The Oratory School a good school?
The Oratory School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Oratory School in GCSEs?
The Oratory School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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