Best Private Schools in West Berkshire
15 private schools found
Key Facts
- In West Berkshire, 15 independent schools (7.7% of total) educate 3,503 pupils, reflecting a significant private education sector presence.
- Of the 7 inspected schools in West Berkshire, 71.4% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding and 2 Good ratings recorded.
- Pupils in West Berkshire's independent schools have an Attainment 8 score of 39.55, and 14.4% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
- Compared to national averages, West Berkshire's independent schools have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 26.7% with special educational needs.
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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Northcroft Vocational School
Newbury, RG14 1BU
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
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Pupils9
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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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St Gabriel's School
Berkshire, RG20 9BD
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–18
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Pupils469
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Haywards Farm School
Reading, RG7 4AS
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–14
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Pupils13
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Priors Court School
Thatcham, RG18 9NU
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–20
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Pupils64
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The Grange School
Thatcham, RG19 3PN
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16
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Pupils34
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Engaging Potential
Newbury, RG14 2PR
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
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Pupils13
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Oaklands School
Hungerford, RG17 0YT
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16
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Pupils39
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 15 private 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 | +0.13 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 39.5 | 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.