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Verified 18 August 2026
Leighton Park School is a private secondary-stage school in Reading, Berkshire, with a published age range of 11-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Leighton Park School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Quaker principles give Leighton Park School its starting point: simplicity, truth, respect, integrity, peace, equality and sustainability. Founded in 1890, it welcomes pupils of all faiths and none into day and boarding education from 11 to 18. The 65-acre parkland setting is part of the texture of life as much as the backdrop.
Its Future Ready Curriculum brings critical thinking, creativity, innovation and interdisciplinary work alongside subject knowledge. STEAM connects science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, while Sixth Form pupils choose A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Nearly 100 activities extend that exploratory approach beyond lessons.
Weekly and full boarding sit within a community of about 150 boarders from more than 40 countries. Fryer House is for Years 7 to 9; Reckitt House and School House serve senior girls and boys, with resident teachers in each. Year 7, Year 9, Pre-Sixth and Lower Sixth are the main entry stages, considered through assessment, references and interview.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 15 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 27.1% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Reading and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 15
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 1.47
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Reading and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-18
- Head
- Mr Luke Walters
- Pupil roll
- 581 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Shinfield Road, Reading, Berkshire
- Postcode
- RG2 7ED
- Area
- Reading
School leadership
- Head
- Mr Luke Walters
School contact
- School phone
- 01189879600
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01189879600
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £11,890 per term including VAT for Senior day students
- Boarding fees
- £16,480-£19,500 per term including VAT for Senior weekly/full boarders
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Year 7 (September 2027) registration closes
13 November 2026
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Year 7 (September 2027) assessment day
16 January 2027
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Year 9 (September 2027) registration closes
13 November 2026
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Year 9 (September 2027) assessment day
25 November 2026
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Lower Sixth (September 2027) registration
9 November 2026
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Lower Sixth (September 2027) assessment day
18 November 2026
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 15 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.47 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 27.1% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 39.95 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 26 November 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 26 November 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Leighton Park School handle admissions?
Leighton Park School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Leighton Park School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Leighton Park School?
Year 7 (September 2027) registration closes: 13 November 2026. Year 7 (September 2027) assessment day: 16 January 2027. Year 9 (September 2027) registration closes: 13 November 2026. Year 9 (September 2027) assessment day: 25 November 2026. Lower Sixth (September 2027) registration: 9 November 2026. Lower Sixth (September 2027) assessment day: 18 November 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Leighton Park School?
Leighton Park School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 26 November 2024.