More than a school

Achievement with values, character and community.
A leading values-led independent day and boarding school for girls and boys in Berkshire, England for ages 11-18.

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Lower School

Our home-from-home for Year 7s and Year 8s.
Lower school

Senior School

Unlocking the potential of each individual.
Senior School

Sixth Form

Choose between International Baccalaureate or A Level.
Sixth Form

Why Leighton Park School?

Discover why Leighton Park has been awarded Best Co-Educational School 2021  – South East England. Leighton Park exists to form young people of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to change the world. Founded as a Quaker School in 1890, we offer a leading values-driven education in a family-feel environment – with excellent results.

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Achievement

We inspire a love of learning, deep thinking scholarship and an inner drive for realising talent
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Values

We foster a sense of responsibility, a commitment to helping others and a determination to make a difference
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Character

We develop a confident sense of self, underpinned by resilience, perseverance and self-reflection
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Community

We nurture mutual respect, valuing the potential of each individual and seeking to understand different perspectives

Excellent teaching at Leighton Park

STEAM

STEAM is a particular strength at Leighton Park. We empower our students to tackle complex problems by combining the analytical skills from Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths with creative habits of mind from the Arts.
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Music

Students have so many opportunities to play or perform at Leighton Park. The arts are important for developing creativity and confidence, bringing the community together to celebrate talent and appreciate difference.
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Ethical Enterprise

Ethical Enterprise is about social business and active citizenship. It’s about giving our students the critical thinking and leadership skills, the values and the character to be change-makers.
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Set in 65 acres of beautiful parkland, Leighton Park is the perfect setting for students aged 11-18 to live, learn and grow. The School was founded on Quaker principles that today are considered best educational practice for any school; respect, integrity, simplicity, equality, peace, truth, and sustainability. Find out what makes us the leading independent co-educational day and boarding school in Berkshire.

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"Pupils' personal development is excellent and they fulfil the school’s aim to educate young people to have integrity and honesty, and be a force for good."

Independent Schools Inspectorate

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Shinfield Road
Reading
Berkshire, UK
RG2 7DE
+44 (0) 118 987 9600
schooloffice@leightonpark.com
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