The London Oratory School
URN: 137157 • London SW6 1RX
Overview
- Name
- The London Oratory School
- URN
- 137157
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE LONDON ORATORY SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 82.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Wright (since 2025) , Acting Headmaster
- Telephone
- 02073850102
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Seagrave Road, London SW6 1RX
Summary
The London Oratory School, established in 1863, is a distinguished Catholic boys' secondary academy located in Hammersmith and Fulham, London. With a current enrolment of 1,398 students, the school aims to provide a holistic education that balances intellectual, moral, and spiritual development, in line with the teachings of its founders, St. Philip Neri and St. John Henry Newman.
The curriculum at The London Oratory School is designed to foster academic excellence while promoting the 'Cardinal Virtues' of Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude. This approach is integrated across all stages of education, from the Junior House to the Sixth Form, ensuring a comprehensive formation for each student. The school also emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement in the educational process.
As a Catholic institution, The London Oratory School is committed to supporting the religious formation of its students, helping them grow in faith and character. The school maintains a strong connection to its historical roots, focusing on serving the needs of diverse communities, particularly those of poor and immigrant backgrounds.
The curriculum at The London Oratory School is designed to foster academic excellence while promoting the 'Cardinal Virtues' of Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude. This approach is integrated across all stages of education, from the Junior House to the Sixth Form, ensuring a comprehensive formation for each student. The school also emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement in the educational process.
As a Catholic institution, The London Oratory School is committed to supporting the religious formation of its students, helping them grow in faith and character. The school maintains a strong connection to its historical roots, focusing on serving the needs of diverse communities, particularly those of poor and immigrant backgrounds.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Senior School (sen)
- Download Companion (download)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions 2025 (other)
- Admissions 2026 (other)
- In-year Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Policies & Reports (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
- The St Marylebone CofE School (81.0)
Key details
- LA
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LONDON ORATORY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1231
- Pupils
- 1398
- Boys
- 1270
- Girls
- 128
- FSM %
- 11.30
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1398 | 1270 | 128 | 1231 | 11.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1393 | 1282 | 111 | 1231 | 10.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1358 | 1249 | 109 | 1231 | 9.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1358 | 1249 | 109 | 1231 | 9.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1359 | 1248 | 111 | 1231 | 8.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1345 | 1253 | 92 | 1231 | 6.00 |
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