Hi. The Oratory is, I know, an amazing school. However, when I've visited it on an open day, we were shown empty class rooms and barely got a chance to meet any of the children. On my second open day, I went during the school day, but we weren't allowd in the classrooms to see the teaching in action. I really wanted to see the boys as that is a real measure of what the school is like I think. Luckily, there was a lesson change which I thought would give me a change to see the boys in action. As they moved from one classroom to the next, I was surprised that the boys were virtually silent and seemed very solemn. It maybe that they had been told to be super well-behaved but the impression I got was that it all seemed a bit joyless. I really want my son to have a great education but also to enjoy his schooling - he's a happy little soul and I don't want this drummed out of him (should he be lucky enough to be offered a place). I've asked a couple of boys who go there if it's fun and they say yes but don't back this up with anything. It would be great to hear some honest accounts from people who have kids there.