Best Private Schools in Reading
Reading has 7 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. All of these schools offer day places, with a few offering boarding places as well.
Where Schools are Located
Most of the schools in Reading are in the city centre. However there are also schools in Caversham and Sonning.
School Genders in Reading
Reading has a broad mix of private schools, with a few co-ed and boys-only schools. There is one independent girls-only school (The Abbey School).
Reading Independent School League Table
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67% | Queen Anne's School, Caversham | Girls | Day, boarding & flexi | £27,975 | £56,955 | |
| 2 | 31.6% | Pangbourne College | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £25,524 | £33,552 |
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Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67% | Queen Anne's School, Caversham | Girls | Day, boarding & flexi | £27,975 | £56,955 | |
| 2 | 31.6% | Pangbourne College | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £25,524 | £33,552 |
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36% | Queen Anne's School, Caversham | Girls | Day, boarding & flexi | £27,975 | £56,955 | |
| 2 | 24.1% | Pangbourne College | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £25,524 | £33,552 |
Day & Boarding Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Best Private Girls Schools
Best Private Girls School by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67% | Queen Anne's School, Caversham | Girls | Day, boarding & flexi | £27,975 | £56,955 |
Best Private Girls School by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36% | Queen Anne's School, Caversham | Girls | Day, boarding & flexi | £27,975 | £56,955 |
Best Co-Ed Schools
Best Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| Rank | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.6% | Pangbourne College | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £25,524 | £33,552 |
Best Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| Rank | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding fees | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.1% | Pangbourne College | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | £25,524 | £33,552 |