About the school
The Oratory School is an independent day and boarding school in Woodcote, Oxfordshire. It offers 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry, with 11+ applicants assessed in January before entry.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
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| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Mornings take place in both the spring and autumn terms.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | English, Maths, Cognitive Ability Test (CAT), observed group activity |
📄 Free The Oratory School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
11+ pupils enter through an Assessment Day held in the January preceding entry; the entrance exam and scholarships are completed in the spring term of Year 6; a place is normally offered within 2 weeks of taking the Entrance Exam. Whole School Open Mornings take place in both the spring and autumn terms.
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