We are a school that inspires Achievement with Values, Character and Community. This is the Leighton Park difference and has been since our Quaker foundation in the nineteenth century. The School is distinctive and original in each of these areas. Nurturing young people of real character and confidence, with a determined desire to make a difference. Read on to see some illustrative examples or click on the image of me on my bike to see a welcome video.
In the video I say that Leighton Park is in the top 3% in the UK for the academic progress our Sixth Form leavers make. I’m pleased to say that since I recorded this we are now in the top 0.3%, the best performing school in Berkshire and the 14th best performing boarding school in England.
I am delighted to introduce Luke Walters, who will join Leighton Park as Head in September 2025. Luke is terrific appointment and I look forward to working with him as he transitions into his new role.
Matthew Judd, Head
Hear from our incoming Head, Luke Walters, as he speaks to some of our students about his new role at Leighton Park.
Luke comes to the School with a remarkable track record of success from Christ’s Hospital, where he is currently Deputy Head. Luke speaks enthusiastically about his new role, commenting: “I am committed to fostering an environment where kindness, compassion, and a holistic approach to learning are as vital as academic excellence. By nurturing both the hearts and minds of our students, we will ensure they not only succeed in their studies but also grow into thoughtful, resilient individuals, ready to make a positive impact on the world.”
You can read more about his appointment on our news article.
Free, deep thinking scholarship is prized at Leighton Park. Students achieve excellent outcomes and leave well prepared for university and life. Interdisciplinary, creative problem solving, giving our students the skills to be changemakers and a passion for music are three ways that we distinguish what happens at Leighton Park.
Achievement shines brightest when it spans across the different facets of a student’s character. Our first priority is to support our young people to live adventurously and gain a strong, purposeful sense of self. From this foundation, we do everything we can to support students to realise their talents and to succeed as themselves.
Quaker values of Simplicity, Truth, Respect, Integrity, Peace, Equality and Sustainability guide the School. At Leighton Park these values have currency and purpose. They are seen in:
Leighton Park students are encouraged to have real personality. We seek to reveal young people of character and independence; Individuals who are creative and free-thinking with a clear, confident sense of selfhood. Every student is encouraged to have self-discipline, self-respect and self-awareness. Our students have:
Our students demonstrate an important ability to understand and appreciate difference, as well as a commitment to service. It is this sense of community at Leighton Park that makes it such a wonderfully inclusive and aspirational environment. Examples include:
Please do come and see for yourself what happens on the Park. You are assured a very warm welcome.
The Independent School Inspectorate (ISI) have awarded Leighton Park ‘excellent’ in all areas, the highest possible attainment for an independent school, in recognition of both the quality of pupils’ personal development and the quality of their academic progress.
Key findings:
The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.
The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.
Read the full report
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