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Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools, Thatcham RG18

Marlston House, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire RG18 9UL

Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools, Thatcham RG18

10 simple reasons to choose Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools

Independent prep school and nursery in Hermitage, Thatcham.
For pupils aged 3 to 13 years.
Diamond school (mixed classes to Year 2, separate classes in Years 3 to 6, mixed again in Years 7 and 8) (about 50%/50%).
Day and boarding school. Around 30% of pupils board, 10% are full boarders and 90% are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 3.
Religious character; Church of England.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools fees range from £3,750 (Rec) to £6,250 per term (2020/21). Full boarding fees are £8,500 per term.

10 better reasons to choose Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools

Schoolsmith Score®; 91.
One of the best independent prep schools in Thatcham and one of the 4 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 14 pupils per class and 11.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools at the end of Years 6 and 8 for Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools pupils are one of 20 independent day and boarding schools. 20% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, German, Latin, Greek. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, art, drama and languages throughout, for art, DT and computing from Year 3, and for most subjects from Year 5.
CReSTeD recognised dyslexia facility.
School offers over 20 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in athletics, equestrian events, golf, judo.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. The majority of pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 3 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Attractive buildings and setting. Facilities are among the top 5% of prep schools.

Find another school near Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools

Independent Prep Schools

Day: Elstree School (5 miles); St Andrew's School, Pangbourne (6.1 miles); The Cedars School, Reading (7.4 miles). Boarding: Elstree School (5 miles); St Andrew's School, Pangbourne (6.1 miles); Horris Hill School (10.5 miles).

State Primary Schools

Curridge Primary School (3.3 miles); Chieveley Primary School (3.9 miles); Theale Church of England Primary School (8.5 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Day: Downe House (1.9 miles); Bradfield College (6.5 miles); Pangbourne College (7.5 miles). Boarding: Downe House (1.9 miles); Bradfield College (6.5 miles); Pangbourne College (7.5 miles).

State Senior Schools

Kennet School (4.4 miles); The Downs School (5.9 miles); St Bartholomew's School (7.2 miles).

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