The London Oratory School
School summary
A Roman Catholic boys' school founded in 1863, The London Oratory School has built a reputation reflected in its across-the-board Outstanding judgements from Ofsted, covering quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership and the sixth form alike. With around 1,398 pupils, including 381 in the sixth form, this is a large school in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 16 sits in line with what families might expect of a well-staffed state secondary. Led by Headmaster Dan Wright, the school admits boys at 11+ and retains a clear faith-based ethos.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
41%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
40%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
72%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 13 September 2022
Teaching & academics
Results are strong at both stages: 41% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7, and at A-level 40% achieved A*-A with 72% gaining A*-B. The curriculum is broad, with popular A-levels spanning Mathematics, Economics, the sciences and humanities, and an unusually wide modern languages offer that includes French, Spanish, German, Italian and Polish. The EPQ is also available alongside GCSE and A-level, giving older pupils scope for independent research. Around 7.3% of pupils receive SEN support.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Dan Wright MA (Cantab)
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 381
- Sixth-form Ofsted
- Outstanding
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Rugby is the school's main sport, providing a clear focus for team games and physical development.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1863
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 7.3%
- EHC plans
- 3.43%
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The London Oratory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.