Pangbourne College A GSG School
- Pangbourne College
Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 8LA - Head: Oliver Knight
- T 01189 842101
- F 01189 841239
- E [email protected]
- W www.pangbourne.com/
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 19.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: West Berkshire
- Pupils: 410; sixth formers: 124
- Religion: Church of England/Christian
- Fees: Day £24,297 - £31,695; Boarding £30,700 - £51,225 pa (last updated on 15/01/2025)
- Open days: Saturday 26 April 2025
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Uniforms and turnout are expected to be immaculate while for some 20 minutes a guest of honour inspects the whole school, taking the salute as pupils march past. One female sixth former talked enthusiastically of the ritual of ‘shining shoes till they shone like mirrors’ ahead of parade. In keeping with the school's naval heritage, there are three school choirs and a school marching band which performs regularly at …
What the school says...
With almost 30 years of co-educational experience, Pangbourne College is an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11-18 years, set in over 230 acres of Berkshire’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the best four mile stretch of rowing river in the country. At Pangbourne College, we are guided by our past whilst fully embracing the hope and opportunity of the future. It is this which allows our students to leave us as well-rounded and compassionate individuals, able to flourish in a complex world. ...Read more
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Sports
Polo
Equestrian centre or equestrian team - school has own equestrian centre or an equestrian team.
Rowing
Fencing
Shooting
Sailing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since September 2024, Oliver Knight. Pangbourne is Mr Knight’s fourth headship. His first was in 2014 in Greenwich and then in 2017 he became executive head of Phoenix Academy, moving in 2019 to be principal of Ark Acton Academy. Mr Knight has a track record in driving up standards. Phoenix Academy was in Special Measures when he arrived and was the lowest performing school in London. Two years after he took over, it was the most improved school in London. In the four years he has been principal at Ark Acton Academy, he has improved results year on year. He is on the board of a multi-academy trust and is a governor for a London prep school and senior school. He is a firm believer in outdoor education. His adventure programme has taken the...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
A well staffed learning support centre ensures that students who need extra subject specific exam preparation or general academic support are well catered for. Prospective families are encouraged to enquire about learning support when scheduling a visit or tour of the College.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
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| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
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| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
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| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
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| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
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| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
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| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
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| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
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| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
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| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Grange School | 2024 | |||
| St Andrew's School | 2024 | 7 | 3 | Art Scholarship; Sports Scholarship; Academic Scholarship |
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