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  • Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools
    Marlston House
    Hermitage
    Thatcham
    Berkshire
    RG18 9UL
  • Head: Mr David Fleming
  • T 01635 200293
  • F 01635 200190
  • E [email protected]
  • W www.brockmarl.org.uk
  • An independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 13.
  • Boarding: Yes
  • Local authority: West Berkshire
  • Pupils: 345
  • Religion: None
  • Fees: Day £13,350 - £22,200; Boarding £23,100 - £30,600 pa

    Fees last updated: 11/03/2024

    Please note school fees are subject to VAT from January 2025. During this transition period, please contact school for full fee information.

  • Open days: Held every term. Please telephone for details.
  • Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
  • ISI report: View the ISI report

What the school says...

Brockhurst (Boys) and Marlston House (Girls) are twin schools sharing the same estate in Hermitage, near Newbury, Berks. We offer a unique education with the best features of small single-sex classes and shared extra-curricular activities. Specialist and qualified staff promote a family atmosphere and prepare children for entry to leading independent schools. We have outstanding facilities with 12 acres of sports fields, a sports hall, 25m indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a superb equestrian centre. Our flexible boarding system allows children to board for one or more nights a week and full boarding is now offered. ...Read more

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Special Education Needs

Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools educate children of mixed ability but all are "mainstream" pupils. We have three part time SEN teachers (Dip.SpLD, AMBDA qualified) who assess and work in conjunction with class teachers and the English department to support pupils who are dyslexic or who have learning difficulties. Individual programmes of work are planned according to need and progress is monitored on a weekly basis. Pupils are taught on a one to one basis for two sessions per week depending upon individual need. Senior pupils often benefit from study skills to help basic organisational skills and revision towards Common Entrance and Scholarship work.


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