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Dolphin School, Hurst, Reading RG10

Waltham Rd, Hurst, Reading, Berkshire RG10 0FR

10 simple reasons to choose Dolphin School, Hurst

Independent prep school and nursery in Hurst, Reading.
For pupils aged 3 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Academically selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Dolphin School Hurst fees range from £3,635 (Rec) to £4,855 per term (2020/21).

10 better reasons to choose Dolphin School, Hurst

Schoolsmith Score®; 80.
One of the best independent prep schools in Reading and one of the 5 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 14.8 pupils per class and 9.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for Dolphin School, Hurst pupils are one of 20 independent and five state schools. Of the 70% who leave in Year 8, 83% go on to an independent school. Of the 30% who leave in Year 6, 65% go on to an independent school, 17% to a grammar school, 9% to a state school, and 9% go overseas. The choice of school is widespread, but if there are any favourites, it is Abingdon school (15-20% of leavers) and Queen Anne's (10-15%). 10% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, chess, French, Spanish, German, Latin, Greek. Forest School for the youngest pupils. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, languages and computing throughout, for geography, history, drama, classics from Year 3, and for all subjects from Year 4.
School has significant expertise in teaching children with SEN.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Choir, orchestra and one or two instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Out of school hours care from 7.45am to 6.00pm.

Find another school near Dolphin School, Hurst

Independent Prep Schools

Reddam House Berkshire, Junior School (4.9 miles); Ludgrove School (5.2 miles); Holme Grange School, Prep & Pre-Prep (5.8 miles).

State Primary Schools

White Waltham Church of England Academy (3.8 miles); Westende Junior School (4.7 miles); Crazies Hill Church of England Primary School (4.9 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Reading Blue Coat School (4.3 miles); Reddam House Berkshire (4.9 miles); Luckley House School (5.5 miles).

State Senior Schools

The Piggott School (2.2 miles); The Holt School (3.9 miles); St Crispin's School (4.6 miles).

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