At the Oratory Primary School we aim to promote excellence in an atmosphere pervaded by Gospel Values and the message of Jesus Christ. ‘We work together, we play together, we laugh together, we pray together’ is not an idle motto, it is the essence of our school:

In Faith: We provide an environment where children are enabled to build on and deepen their relationship with God. Opportunities for prayer, reflection, and liturgy allow pupils to live and grow together as Catholics.

In Community: We appreciate the expert knowledge that parents have of their children’s strengths and needs and invite families to share that knowledge with us. A strong partnership between home and school is vital in ensuring children achieve their personal best.

In Learning: We recognise that all children have particular abilities and aptitudes to be nurtured and celebrated. We encourage our pupils to become independent thinkers, and reflective learners, secure in the knowledge that with focus, endeavour and support, they can achieve their academic and creative potential.

In Life: We give our pupils a safe environment in which to build skills for their futures. We encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyles, respect the environment and be responsible citizens.

In Love: We teach our pupils to show kindness, respect and forgiveness. We celebrate our place in God’s family by supporting one another and facing challenges together.

Our Vision for Every Child

At Oratory Primary School, we want every child to leave us knowing that they are loved by God, uniquely gifted and able to make a positive difference in the world. Our aim is based on the analogy of dropping a stone into the water, and watching what happens next. The child is always at the centre, and we make sure that their time with us enables them to self-reflect, to support their community and to make a difference in the world: one small action can create ripples which spread far beyond where they began. In the same way, the kindness, courage, forgiveness, prayer and service of each child can have a positive impact on their family, their community and the wider world.

The words of St Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) capture this beautifully:

‘I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.’

We want our children to understand that through living The Oratory Way – praying with faith, learning with purpose, living with joy, serving with love and growing together – even the smallest actions can create positive ripples of hope, kindness and love.

By the time our children leave Oratory, our hope is that they are confident, accomplished, compassionate and ready to use their God-given gifts in the service of others – prepared not only for the next stage of their education, but to make a positive difference to the lives of those around them.