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Leighton Park School

Shinfield Road, Reading, Berkshire, England RG2 7DE
Tel: +44 (0) 118 987 9600
Web: https://www.leightonpark.com

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 11 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

130 years ago Leighton Park was founded on Quaker principles that today are considered best educational practice for any school; respect, integrity, simplicity, equality, peace, truth, and sustainability. Quakers believe in the immense potential of each individual.

As a leading values-led school, we create unrivalled opportunities for personal development and character education while working with partners to create a better world.

Favourite Prospectus Ofsted / ISI

Business studies
Classics
Critical Thinking
Design Technology
Drama/Theatre
Economics
Electronics
Engineering
Government/Politics
ICT
Media/Film studies
Painting/Sculpture
Philosophy/Ethics
Photography
Psychology

Chinese
Chinese - Mandarin
English
English As Foreign/2nd Language
French
German
Japanese
Latin
Russian
Spanish

Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Cricket
Cross-Country
Fencing
Fitness Training
Football
Gymnastics
Hockey
Martial Arts
Netball
Rounders
Rugby
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Water Sports

Adventure Training
Canoeing
Chess
Dance
Drama
Duke of Edinburgh
Language Club
Public Speaking
Rowing
Sailing

Qualifications
Religious Affiliation
Special Needs
Other

A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
BTEC - Business and Technology Education Council
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
IB DP - International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme

Inter-denominational
Quaker

Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Hearing Impairment (HI)
Visual Impairment (VI)

After School Club
Armed Forces Children
Before School Club
Diplomatic Children
Expatriate Children
Gifted Children
International Students
School Bus Service
Special Diets

Word From The Head

From Matthew Judd, Head

We are a school that inspires Achievement with Values, Character and Community. This is the Leighton Park difference and has been since our Quaker foundation in the nineteenth century. The School is distinctive and original in each of these areas. Nurturing young people of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to change the world.

Leighton Park is in the top 3% in the UK for the academic progress our Sixth Form leavers make. I’m pleased to say that we are now in the top 0.3%, the best performing school in Berkshire and the 14th best performing boarding school in England.

Fees

Annual Day Fees *	£29250 to £35670
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *	£40740 to £49440
Annual Full Boarding Fees *	£47010 to £58500
* Currency: GB Pound

Number Of Pupils

302	Day	192
52	Full Boarding	49
35	Weekly Boarding	15
Boys		Girls

Admissions

Scholarships and Bursaries

Academic
All-rounder
Art
Drama
Financial Assistance
Music
Siblings
Sixth Form
Sport

Admissions Process

Assessment
Entry test or exam
GCSE results
Interview
Report from previous school
References

Open Days, Visits & Events

26-09-2026 - Annual Open Day: Years 7 - 10

Come and join us on Saturday 26th September for our Annual Open Morning. There will be lots to do and see, as well as talks from our Head, Luke.

The morning starts at 9.00am and is expected to end by 11.00am.

26-09-2026 - Sixth Form Open Afternoon

The Sixth Form Open Afternoon is for students interested in joining Leighton Park to learn more about the options available, including A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Programme.

There will be a subject fair and seminars, and the chance to speak to current students and members of Teaching Staff.

06-11-2026 - Weekday Open Morning

See Leighton Park in action by joining us on a normal school day. Meet our students, tour the Park, hear from our Head and discover whether Leighotn Park feels like the right school for you.

Friday 16th October 2026, 9.00am
Friday 6th November 2026, 9.00am

(Please quote isbi.com when booking).

10-11-2026 - Taster Days

Our Taster Days fill up fast. Enjoy a day exploring everything we have to offer.

Taster Days for Students in Year 6:
- Tuesday 13th October, 8.30am - 3.30pm
- Tuesday 10th November, 8.30am - 3.30pm

Taster Day for Students in Years 7 & 8:
- Thursday 15th October, 8.30am - 3.30pm

Taster Day for Students in Year 11:
- Wednesday 7th October

(Please quote isbi.com when booking).

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

% Pupils Gaining
A Level Grades A – C

IB Score

School Reviews

Leighton Park parent

Leighton Park is kind, I love the fact that pupils can call teachers by their first names. There is a lot of mutual respect - with teachers having a lot of respect for individuality - no matter what the child is trying to do, the teachers will try and support them.

Gabriel, Lower Sixth

This school really encourages you to be an individual, it doesn't shape you in a certain way like other schools might. It encourages you to be yourself, and be successful as yourself.

Josh, Year 8

Cherish every moment at Leighton Park because you'll never want it to end.

Rhiannon, Lower Sixth

The teachers take everyone from different levels and help them become the best that they can; they never say you can't get a good grade; they make you recognise that you have to put the hard work in and it's not just them pushing you, you have to push yourself.

Ruth, Year 9

It's very different to other schools in the way that you are allowed to be your own person. Every person is heard within the school. You will have every opportunity to be heard and there is always someone to talk to.

Old Leightonian Boarder

Being a boarder gave me a more involved school experience. At university I find myself talking about school and House life with an affection that is obviously alien to so many people.

Leighton Park School

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