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The London Oratory School, London

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The London Oratory School
Seagrave Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, London, Hammersmith And Fulham SW6 1RX
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Authority:
Hammersmith and Fulham
Type:
Voluntary aided
Gender of entry:
Boys
Age range:
7-18
Number of students:
1,380
Last inspection:
May 2006. Read the full inspection report.
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Background: Founded in Chelsea in 1863 by the Fathers of the London Oratory, at the request of Cardinal Wiseman, the London Oratory became a grammar school in 1963. It moved to its current buildings in 1970 as an all-ability boys' school with girls admitted to sixth form. A junior house opened in September 1996; 20 seven-year-old boys are admitted for a specialist music education, with a strong emphasis on Catholic liturgical music. Some of the boys are admitted as choristers and sing in The Schola. Boys admitted to the junior house are full members of the school and are expected to continue their education at the school until the age of 18. Pupils are selected on the basis of their musical aptitude and general ability and are required to take part in musical and, in the case of choristers, choral activities arranged outside normal school hours, including weekends and holidays, and to learn at least one musical instrument. Education is in accordance with the principles and teachings of the Church: to encourage and support the spiritual, physical, moral and intellectual development of the child; to provide a wide range of educational and cultural experiences which will encourage children to discover and develop their potential. Throughout their four years, junior pupils are taught religious education, English, mathematics, science, information technology, technology, art, geography, history, music, Italian, physical education, swimming and, in the third and fourth years, Latin. Key Stage 2 examinations are taken in the final year in English, mathematics and science. Before-school care, from 8am; after-school care, until 4.45pm. Over-subscribed, with two applications per place. DfES achievement award.

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