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Leighton Park School
- Secondary
- Reading RG2 7ED
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Academic Progress: Impressive examination results and communication skills foster progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes and commitment to community are evident.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge, aiding SEND/EAL pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Comprehensive tracking supports pupil progression and understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong teacher-pupil relationships help learning; some over-reliance on teachers noted.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Comprehensive measures ensure student safety and prevent bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupil welfare prioritized with excellent structures for well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse activities enhance skills across various interests.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Balanced engagement in co-curricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Adequate outdoor facilities support physical activity.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong support and awareness meet individual needs.
Subjects Offered: Broad subject offering, especially strong in STEAM disciplines.
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Leighton Park School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Quaker school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 538 students from age 11-18 yr.
Tuition fee 拢6,745 to 拢8,220 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Overview of Leighton Park
Leighton Park is a leading co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 11-18 based in Reading, Berkshire. We are a prestigious HMC school, 25 minutes from both London and Oxford, and a 30 minute taxi ride from London Heathrow.
Top Performing School
Our distinctive approach has helped us win Senior School of the Year 2023 in the national Independent Schools Association (ISA) Awards, where we also won for the Award for Excellence in Pupil Personal Development 2022. This year we were also Finalists in the prestigious TES School Awards 2023.
The UK Government’s latest league table of academic progress in the Sixth Form places Leighton Park as the 14th best performing boarding school in England and one of only eight schools that has always been in the top 100.
Best possible rating
Our latest ISI inspection report, published in January 2022, assessed the school as Excellent for both academics and pastoral care - the best possible rating for an English boarding school.
Award-winning Pastoral Care
Leighton Park is a Finalist in the National Association of Pastoral Care in Education Awards 2023 and also holds the prestigious Wellbeing Award for Schools.
Vibrant learning community
Our student benefit from an enhanced Tutor system, with small tutor groups of only 11 students and students seeing their Tutors three times every day. Nearly 50% of our boarders are British and students benefit from five teachers living with them in their boarding house. We have students from 44 countries represented in the School.
The School is particularly well-known for our STEAM creative problem-solving academic approach and our exceptional music department.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-17 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 7% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.60% | 15.40% | - |
| Day Fees | 拢6,745 to 拢8,220 | 拢6,353 | 拢7,033 to 拢15,960 |
Awards and recognition
We won the Senior School of the Year Award 2023. The ISA is the largest membership body of Independent Schools in the UK, representing nearly 700 members.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 26.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.26% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.29 | 3.21 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 110 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.58% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 45.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.92% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.75% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.67% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 25.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.21% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.42% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.84% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.31 | 3.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 91.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 21.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 52.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.09% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.82% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 28.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.39% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.06 | 2.85 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 108 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 14.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 27.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.72% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.97 | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 72.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 11.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.63% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 29.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.94% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.14% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.43% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 58.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.01 | 30.19 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.7 | 30.34 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.60% | 22.03% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 109 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 62.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.83% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.69 | 35.6 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.51 | 32.66 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.0% | 25.67% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 100 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 10.5% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.59 1 | 35.85 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.85 1 | 32.96 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.3% | 20.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 113 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 63.67% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.17% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.11 | 36.48 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.79 5 | 35.9 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.4% | 29.05% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 8.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 12.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.99 | 29.29 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.31 | 29.8 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.4% | 18.43% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 14% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 7.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 18.83% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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