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Verified 18 August 2026
The Vine Christian School is a private secondary-stage school in Reading, Berkshire, with a published age range of 3-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
The Vine Christian School
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Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Christian education is the organising principle at The Vine Christian School, established in 2003 on the premises of Three Mile Cross Church. The church building dates from an 1885 foundation linked to William Palmer's philanthropy, while the route combines individualised study with an explicit statement of faith.
The school serves children from nursery through the Senior Learning Centre, with a Sixth Form and admissions that normally cover ages 3 to 14 while older applicants are considered individually. The small campus at Mitford Close in Three Mile Cross near Reading keeps the Christian identity close to daily community life.
Accelerated Christian Education provides the curriculum framework through PACEs and mastery-based learning. Core subjects include English, mathematics, science, social studies, word building and biblical studies, with history, geography, literature, creative writing, computing, art, music, foreign languages, practical work and PSHE extending the programme.
Older pupils can work towards ICCE certificates with levels comparable to GCSE through A level, shaped around their next stage and interests. Registration, assessment and interview form the admissions route, with assessment used to identify an appropriate learning stage rather than an IQ-based entrance test. The Vine's character rests on faith, individualised study and a close Three Mile Cross community.
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
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
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
- 3-18
- Headteacher
- Mrs René Esterhuizen
- Pupil roll
- 24 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Mitford Close, Basingstoke Road, Three Mile Cross, Reading, Berkshire
- Postcode
- RG7 1HF
- Area
- Wokingham
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs René Esterhuizen
School contact
- School phone
- 01189886464
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01189886464
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- 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
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
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 26 November 2024
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 1
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-11-26. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Vine Christian School handle admissions?
Vine Christian School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Vine Christian 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 Vine Christian School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Vine Christian School?
Vine Christian School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 26 November 2024.