Leighton Park School
Simplicity, truth, respect, integrity, peace, equality and sustainability. These are the Quaker values that remain our touchstones in this modern world.
In our beautiful setting of 65 acres of parkland, just 30 minutes from London, our students have space and freedom to truly be themselves – and achieve greater things as a result.
Despite our Sixth Form students’ academic progress placing us in the top 1% of secondary schools in the country, we are no results factory. We believe it’s our role to develop courageous and happy young people who are environmentally-conscious, have a strong global awareness and don’t shy away from making a stand. We aim to give students the skills they need to be change-makers.
Leighton Park was celebrated by the ISA as Senior School of the Year 2023/2024.
Category: Senior, Sixth Form
Pupils: Co-Education
Type: Boarding and Day
Religious Affiliation: Quaker
Roll: 312 Boys / / 223 Girls
Day pupils: 405
Boarder Number: 130
Age Range: 11-18 Years
Founded: 1890
Location Description
The school is set in 65 acres of beautiful parkland opposite the University of Reading. We are 30 minutes from London Heathrow airport, 1 hr 15 minutes from London Gatwick airport. 10 minutes from Reading town centre, 40 minutes from London and close to Oxford and the south coast.
School Contact Details
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Judd
Contact for enquiries: Claire Elmer, Registrar
Shinfield Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7ED
Tel: 0118 987 9608
Email: admissions@leightonpark.com
Facilities
A newly refurbished co-ed boarding house, Fryer House, for junior boarders in Years 7, 8 and 9 with a cinema room, a snug and a kitchen,/diner/ lounge. Single sex senior boarding houses for students in Year 10 to Upper Sixth; girls in Reckitt House and boys in School House.
For sport there is a 25m indoor heated swimming pool, cardio suite, strength and conditioning centre, gym/sports hall, multiple sports pitches including cricket square with pavilion and 10 acre field for rugby, football and athletics, 22 tennis courts also used for netball, cricket nets, new floodlit Astro for hockey etc.
A new Sixth Form Centre and whole school library, Grove, opened in September 2024, with a dedicated lecture hall, study spaces and classrooms as well as social areas.
Creative tech is supported by several ICT suites, a DT workshop, a Food Tech room, Art Department with room for print making, ceramics studio, textiles, photography etc. The Michael Malnick Centre, opened in 2019, offers a magnificent foyer for concerts and exhibitions, 3 new Music classrooms, a live lounge for studio quality recording, and 7 additional break out/practice rooms plus a state of the art Media Production suite.
The school has an eclectic range of buildings arranged by faculty area(s) and ensuring that specialist facilities such as those needed to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Maths) are well catered for.
Scholarships
Art, Dance, Drama, Music, Sport available for entry at Year 7, 9 and Lower Sixth
Academic Scholarship by invitation only based on entrance test results for entry at Year 7 and year 9.
Ethical Changemakers and STEAM Scholarships available to all but primarily aimed at Sixth Form entrants.
Up to 30% discount on day fee available for all scholarships.
Entrance Requirements
Year 7 and Year 9: successful completion of Leighton Park’s entrance tests comprised of Maths, English SPAG, English Essay and an interview with a senior member of staff.
Lower Sixth: 5 GCSEs at level 6 or above with level 7 required for some subjects eg Maths, plus an interview with a senior member of staff.
Fees
2024/2025
All fees per term
UK & EEA Students: Junior (Years 7 & 8)
Day: £8,180
Weekly boarding: £11,230
Full boarding: £12,935
UK & EEA Students: Senior (Year 9 & above)
Day: £9,970
Weekly boarding: £13,550
Full boarding: £16,035
Affiliations/Memberships
HMC, ISA, BSA, IBO
Downloadable Resources
OPEN DAYS
All visits are welcome, please contact the school
Weekday Open Morning: Friday 9 May 2025 - Time: 9:00 am
Weekday Open Mornings: Come and join us for a visit which will include a short introduction to life at Leighton Park from our Head, Matthew as well as a student led tour. There will also be the opportunity to speak to members of the Admissions Team and other senior members of staff.
For all Open Events: Please REGISTER your details
International Baccalaureate Webinar
- This event happened on 7th October. Watch the webinar recording
For further details, please visit our website www.leightonpark.com or contact the Admissions Office by telephone on +44 (0)118 987 9608 or email admissions@leightonpark.com.
View our Virtual Tour