The London Oratory School
URN: 100365 • London SW6 1RX
Overview
- Name
- The London Oratory School
- URN
- 100365
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David McFadden (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Seagrave Road, London SW6 1RX
Summary
The London Oratory School, established in 1863, is a distinguished voluntary aided boys' school located in Hammersmith and Fulham, London. Rooted in Catholic tradition, it aims to provide a holistic education that nurtures intellectual, moral, and spiritual development. The school was founded by the Fathers of the Oratory, inspired by Saint John Henry Newman, with a mission to support the education of underprivileged Catholic children.
The curriculum at The London Oratory School is designed to foster both academic excellence and character formation, incorporating over 25 extra-curricular societies to enhance students' talents. The school promotes the Cardinal virtues of Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude, and Justice, encouraging students to develop a strong moral compass alongside their intellectual pursuits. Daily Mass and various prayer services are integral to school life, reinforcing the spiritual aspect of education.
Community engagement is a key focus, with numerous charitable initiatives and service projects that allow students to actively participate in helping others. The school’s motto, "Respice Finem" (look to the end), reflects its commitment to guiding students towards a fulfilling life, both in this world and the next.
The curriculum at The London Oratory School is designed to foster both academic excellence and character formation, incorporating over 25 extra-curricular societies to enhance students' talents. The school promotes the Cardinal virtues of Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude, and Justice, encouraging students to develop a strong moral compass alongside their intellectual pursuits. Daily Mass and various prayer services are integral to school life, reinforcing the spiritual aspect of education.
Community engagement is a key focus, with numerous charitable initiatives and service projects that allow students to actively participate in helping others. The school’s motto, "Respice Finem" (look to the end), reflects its commitment to guiding students towards a fulfilling life, both in this world and the next.
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Nearby alternatives
- Langdon School (45.2)
- St Catherine's Catholic Middle School (45.2)
- Bushey County Middle School (37.5)
- Park House Middle School (37.5)
- Stanford County Middle School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1101
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2009-03-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1101 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1101 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1101 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1101 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1101 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1101 |
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