Best Boarding Schools in West Berkshire
8 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- West Berkshire is home to 8 boarding schools, making up 4.1% of all schools in the area, which is above the national average of 1.2%.
- These schools have achieved high Ofsted ratings, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 2 inspected schools.
- The 8 boarding schools in West Berkshire cater to 2,956 pupils, with 1.5% eligible for free school meals and 35.8% speaking English as an additional language.
- Despite a Progress 8 score of 0.52, the boarding schools in West Berkshire face challenges, including a persistent absence rate of 17.6% and only 0.7% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
Bradfield College
Bradfield, RG7 6AU
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–18
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Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools
Thatcham, RG18 9UL
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
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Pupils323
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Downe House
Thatcham, RG18 9JJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
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Pupils542
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Elstree School
Reading, RG7 5TD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
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Pupils307
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Pangbourne College
Reading, RG8 8LA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
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Pupils406
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St Andrew's School
Reading, RG8 8QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
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Pupils321
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 196 boarding schools in West Berkshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | West Berkshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.52 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 35.4 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,749 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.