Best Private Schools in Berkshire - Co-Ed, Boys, Girls
Overview
Berkshire has 25 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. Half of the schools offer both day and boarding places and the other half offer day-only places. There is just one boarding-only school in Berkshire, Eton College.
Berkshire Independent School League Table 2022/23
| GCSE Rank | A*/ A% | School | Gender | Day / Boarding | Day Fees | Boarding Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94.7 | St Mary's School (Ascot) | Girls | Day & Boarding | £30,465 | £42,780 |
| 2 | 93.0 | Eton College | Boys | Boarding | N/A | £44,094 |
| 3 | 90.4 | Wellington College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £35,760 | £42,630 |
| 4 | 90.2 | The Abbey School | Girls | Day | £18,885 | N/A |
| 5 | 88.0 | Downe House School | Girls | Day & Boarding | £31,305 | £42,090 |
| 6 | 79.5 | Reading Blue Coat School | Boys / Co-ed | Day | £18,039 | N/A |
| 7 | 68.0 | St Joseph's College (Reading) | Co-ed | Day | £12,540 | N/A |
| 8 | 64.0 | Queen Anne’s School | Girls | Day & Boarding | £25,605 | £42,405 |
| 9 | 62.0 | Bradfield College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £32,280 | £40,350 |
| 10 | 60.3 | St Gabriel's School | Girls | Day | £18,780 | N/A |
| 11 | 56.0 | The Marist School | Girls | Day | £16,395 | N/A |
| 12 | 55.0 | Leighton Park School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £24,660 | £39,330 |
| 13 | 52.0 | Reddam House School (Berkshire) | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £18,420 | £33,789 |
| 14 | 52.0 | Long Close School | Co-ed | Day | £16,590 | N/A |
| 15 | 49.0 | Holme Grange | Co-ed | Day | £16,140 | N/A |
| 16 | 44.0 | Luckley House School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £17,811 | £31,164 |
| 17 | 43.9 | St George's School (Ascot) | Girls | Day & Boarding | £24,195 | £37,980 |
| 18 | 40.9 | LVS Ascot | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £20,010 | £35,160 |
| 19 | 39.0 | The Oratory School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £26,754 | £37,836 |
| 20 | 39.0 | Claires Court School | Diamond | Day | £18,090 | N/A |
| 21 | 35.0 | Pangbourne College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £25,620 | £38,040 |
| 22 | 35.0 | Shiplake College | Boys (Co-ed Sixth Form) | Day & Boarding | £25,125 | £37,350 |
| 23 | 15.4 | Beech Lodge School | Co-ed | Day | £66,363 | N/A |
Where Schools are Located
Berkshire is well covered by private schools. The biggest clusters of schools are in Reading, Ascot and Maidenhead.
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Best Private Schools in Berkshire
There are 25 independent schools in Berkshire.
Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
St Mary's Road, Ascot, SL5 9JFGCSE A*/A: 94.7%- Windsor, SL4 6DWGCSE A*/A: 93%
- Thatcham, RG18 9JJGCSE A*/A: 88%
- 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZGCSE A*/A: 90.2%
- Holme Park, Sonning Lane, RG4 6SUGCSE A*/A: 79.5%
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Windsor, SL4 6DWA-Level A*/A: 80.3%
- St Mary's Road, Ascot, SL5 9JFA-Level A*/A: 77.5%
- Sandleford Priory, Newbury, RG20 9BDA-Level A*/A: 42%
- Thatcham, RG18 9JJA-Level A*/A: 64.3%
- 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZA-Level A*/A: 58%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £3,396 | £66,363 | £23,353 |
| Boarding Places | £31,164 | £44,094 | £38,523 |
Best Boys Schools in Berkshire
There are 3 independent boys schools in Berkshire, Eton College, Reading Blue Coat School and Shiplake College.
Best Private Boys Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing boys schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Windsor, SL4 6DWGCSE A*/A: 93%
- Holme Park, Sonning Lane, RG4 6SUGCSE A*/A: 79.5%
Best Private Boys Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing boys schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Windsor, SL4 6DWA-Level A*/A: 80.3%
- Holme Park, Sonning Lane, RG4 6SUA-Level A*/A: 43%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £18,039 | £25,125 | £21,582 |
| Boarding Places | £37,350 | £44,094 | £40,722 |
Best Girls Schools in Berkshire
There are 7 independent girls schools in Berkshire.
Best Private Girls Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- St Mary's Road, Ascot, SL5 9JFGCSE A*/A: 94.7%
- 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZGCSE A*/A: 90.2%
- Thatcham, RG18 9JJGCSE A*/A: 88%
- Reading, RG4 6DXGCSE A*/A: 64%
- Sandleford Priory, Newbury, RG20 9BDGCSE A*/A: 60.3%
Best Private Girls Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- St Mary's Road, Ascot, SL5 9JFA-Level A*/A: 77.5%
- Thatcham, RG18 9JJA-Level A*/A: 64.3%
- 17 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DZA-Level A*/A: 58%
- Kings Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 7PSA-Level A*/A: 51.7%
- Reading, RG4 6DXA-Level A*/A: 44%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £16,395 | £31,305 | £23,661 |
| Boarding Places | £37,980 | £42,780 | £41,314 |
Best Co-ed Schools in Berkshire
There are 14 private co-ed schools in Berkshire.
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Reading, RG1 5JTGCSE A*/A: 68%
- Reading, RG7 6AUGCSE A*/A: 62%
- Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 7EDGCSE A*/A: 55%
- Bearwood Road, Wokingham, RG41 5BGGCSE A*/A: 52%
- Slough, SL3 7LUGCSE A*/A: 52%
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Reading, RG7 6AUA-Level A*/A: 33.3%
- Bearwood Road, Wokingham, RG41 5BGA-Level A*/A: 30.5%
- Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 7EDA-Level A*/A: 28%
- Luckley Road, Wokingham, RG40 3EUA-Level A*/A: 25%
- Reading, RG1 5JTA-Level A*/A: 16%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £3,396 | £66,363 | £23,828 |
| Boarding Places | £31,164 | £42,630 | £36,794 |
Berkshire Private School Costs (Averages)
| Day | Boarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | £23,353 | £38,523 |
| Boys | £21,582 | £40,722 |
| Girls | £23,661 | £41,314 |
| Co-Ed | £23,828 | £36,794 |