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.

National Award

We've won the Award for Pupil Personal Development
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Lower School | 11+

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

Senior School | 13+

Unlocking the potential of each individual.
Senior School

Sixth Form

Choose between International Baccalaureate or A Level.
Sixth Form

Hear from our former students
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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 respect, valuing the potential of each individual and seeking to understand and celebrate difference

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.
Steam
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Ethical Changemakers

Ethical Changemakers is about standing up for what’s right. It’s about giving our students the critical thinking and leadership skills, the values and the character to be changemakers. Together, we can make a difference.
Ethical Changemakers

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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"The depth, breadth, volume and variety of knowledge, skills and understanding seen in pupils’ learning is outstanding. As confirmed in meetings and observations, pupils are confident and secure in their knowledge which they attribute to the excellent support and guidance of their teachers and school resources."

Independent Schools Inspectorate 2022

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