Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire RG7 5TD
10 simple reasons to choose Elstree School
Independent prep school and nursery.
For pupils aged 3 to 13 years.
Boys' school (mixed pre-prep).
Day and boarding school. Around 50% of pupils board, 10% are full boarders and 90% are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 4.
Religious character; Church of England.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Fees range from £3,950 (Rec) to £7,250 per term (2019/20). Full boarding fees range from £8,500 to £9,700 per term.
10 better reasons to choose Elstree School
Schoolsmith Score®; 91.
One of the 3 best independent or state primaries within a 3 mile radius.
On average, 13.4 pupils per class and 7.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Pupils go on to one of 30 boarding schools at 13+. Bradfield, Radley, Eton and Winchester account for 40% of leavers. 10% win scholarships.
School has a significant outdoor and environmental curriculum including the "Elstree Award" (a mini Duke of Edinburgh Award).
Specialist teachers for music, art, languages, computing, drama and sport throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Latin, Greek. There are out-of-hours extra help sessions for some subjects and over 10 different academic clubs per year group per term. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in mqths.
School offers over 30 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. ISFA Prep Community Hub School. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in judo.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 3 choirs, an orchestra and 4 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 Elstree School
Independent Prep Schools
Day: Alder Bridge Steiner-Waldorf School (2.6 miles); The Cedars School, Reading (3 miles); Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools (5 miles). Boarding: Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools (5 miles); Cheam School (6.9 miles); St Andrew's School, Pangbourne (8.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Theale Church of England Primary School (5.4 miles); Burghfield St Mary's Church of England Primary School (7.4 miles); The Priory Primary School (8.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Day: Padworth College (4.2 miles); Downe House (6.7 miles); Bradfield College (7 miles). Boarding: Padworth College (4.2 miles); Downe House (6.7 miles); Bradfield College (7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Kennet School (3.7 miles); St Bartholomew's School (8.1 miles); Park House School (8.7 miles).