Reasons why families choose Leighton Park School
- Award-winning
We’re proud to have won UK Senior School of the Year in the Independent Schools Association Awards. We won the national award for Future Readiness this year, recognising the school at the forefront of preparing students for a fast-changing world. - One of the UK's leading Values-led schools
Our Quaker values support a kind culture, where you can develop in a safe and supportive learning environment. - Exceptional Future Ready Curriculum and STEAM academic approach
Our students achieve some of the best academic progress in the country in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics, with 64% of our students going on to universitiy degrees in areas like Engineering, Medicine and Science. - One of the UK's very best music departments
Our Music Department has been a finalist for the Outstanding School Music Department Award for two years running in the prestigious Music & Drama Education Awards, with 60% of our students studying an instrument with one of our 27 music instrumentalists. - Sports focus on participation, progress and performance
We offer 30 sports with Football, Hockey, Netball, Basketball, Tennis and Judo as our priority sports. If you are competing at Club, County or National level you can join our Advanced Performance Programme. - Stunning setting and facilities
The School is set in 65 acres of beautiful parkland, with incredible facilties to support your academic progress and personal development.
A Values-Led Education
At Leighton Park, you will experience a values-led education that is truly distinctive – creating a calm and purposeful community were everyone is valued for who they are. We are the only school in England to be recognised by the Independent Schools Inspectorate as having a Significant Strength for our values-led approach.
We don’t try to be like other schools. Our starting point is to inspire you to really think about who you are and what you want to achieve. From there we do everything we can to support you to succeed as yourself - true to who you are and all the more remarkable for it.
Future Ready: Changemaker Curriculum
At the heart of the changemaker curriculum is our belief in the importance of developing the skills to succeed in a fast-chaning world.
We’ll equip you with the critical thinking and leadership skills, confidence and values to stand up for what’s right and contribute to a better world.
Part of the Solution
We lead the UK for our work within the local community through our education and community partnerships. In fact, we’re the only school to win the national Independent Schools Association Award for Outstanding Local Community Engagement two years in a row. Contributing to the outside world is just one way we support you to develop Future Skills and give our Quaker values currency and purpose.
While you’re with us, you’ll have horizon-expanding and life-affirming opportunities to help others, through a range of programmes from Literacy Ambassadors and Maths or Computer Science Mentors to Sports Leaders and the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
Curiosity Without Limits
We inspire you to imagine a better world, equipping you with the character, confidence and skills to be a changemaker. Our curriculum gives you the breadth and depth to discover your passions. Everything we teach in the classroom can be expanded through our co-curricular programme - with nearly 100 options.
Our Spaces
Set 25 minutes from London, and located within 65 acres of beautiful Berkshire parkland, our campus is always evolving.
Our ongoing investment means you’ll benefit from our extensive grounds and outstanding facilities, whatever your interests.
From the sector-leading Music and Digital Media Centre to the fully-equipped dance studio, and from the recently renovated Junior day and boarding facilities to the brand new Sixth Form Study Centre and School Library, you’ll find the vibrant places and quiet spaces you need to flourish.
Meet the Team
Guided by our Head, Luke Walters, and his leadership team, our 90+ teaching staff and 140 business and operations staff are responsible for academic tuition, co-curricular activities, pastoral care and creating an inspirational environment, where every detail is designed for your succes.
Close student and staff relationships are characterised by the use of first name terms. They empower you to achieve through mutual respect, and a strong sense of purpose, acceptance and participation.
Our impressive governors, half of whom are Quakers, provide valuable guidance and oversignt.
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