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Elstree School

Independent school · Reading, RG7 5TD
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-13
  • From £16,185 pa
  • 300 pupils
  • Boarding
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Elstree Preparatory is a successful co-ed school known for strong academics and exceptional pastoral care. Offering day and weekly boarding, it boasts a heavenly school site with fabulous facilities and go-getting teachers. Additional strengths in sports and the arts alongside an outdoorsy ethos all culminate in the distinctive Elstree ‘magic’ that attracts families across generations. It balances tradition with modernity and values a happy, healthy childhood above all else.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
300 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Religion
C of E
Fees
Day £16,185 - £30,975; Boarding + £2,430 - £8,220 pa
Local authority
West Berkshire Council

Headteacher

Headmaster

Sid Inglis

Since 2013, Sid Inglis. Educated at Radley before reading Theology at University of Newcastle. First teaching post was at Ludgrove, where he stayed for several years (with a short break to get his PGCE) and was later made joint head with Simon Bar

Entrance

Nursery from age two although observations and meetings determine when individuals are ready for this next step. All move up from pre-prep without further admission process. Other key entry points are years 3 and 6 although pupils can and do join

Open days
March, May and October

Exit

Now an equal split of pupils choosing single-sex and co-ed senior schools. Single-sex school destinations for boys include Radley, Eton and, increasingly, Harrow. For girls, popular choices are Downe House, Wycombe Abbey and St Mary’s, Calne. Co-e

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Teaching & learning

13
Average class sizes

Learning support & SEN

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
18 %
Students with SEN support

Boarders

Weekly boarding, and two-thirds board is some capacity from year 4. Situated in the main house, dorms are larger than average and the largest ones (around 13 beds) are the most popular. It’s boys on the second floor and girls on the third. Lots of

92
Total boarders
22
Weekly boarders
70
Flexi boarders

Pupils

300
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fee information
Day £16,185 - £30,975; Boarding + £2,430 - £8,220 pa

Our view

Elstree was founded 1848 and was originally situated in Elstree, Hertfordshire, moving to its current location, Woolhampton House, at the outbreak of WWII. It’s a red-brick Georgian stately home of elegant proportions boasting an impressive 156 ac

The last word

Elstree Preparatory is a successful co-ed school known for strong academics and exceptional pastoral care. Offering day and weekly boarding, it boasts a heavenly school site with fabulous facilities and go-getting teachers. Additional strengths in

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What the school says

Set in 150 acres of glorious Berkshire countryside, Elstree School offers an idyllic childhood, first-rate education and the best of day and boarding experiences for children aged 3 – 13. Modern, bright and spacious facilities are matched with expert teaching staff to inspire pupils in small classes. Academic ambition challenges pupils to work hard and outstanding pastoral care supports every child to achieve the best of their unique ability. Elstree is family-focused with a strong sense of community. Life-long friendships are established with a series of fun social events; there is an overwhelming emphasis on kindness, respect and good manners.

Contact the school

Address

Woolhampton
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 5TD
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Telephone: 0118 971 3302

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.elstreeschool.org.uk

Local authority: West Berkshire Council

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  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • 3-13
  • From £16,140 pa
  • 380 pupils
  • Boarding
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School data & information Elstree School Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TD
300 Pupil numbers
92 Total boarders
22 Weekly boarders
70 Flexi boarders
13 Average class sizes

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SEN overview

Elstree School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Elstree has an outstanding reputation for supporting boys and girls with special educational needs, as has been recognised in ISI inspections. There is a team of committed and well qualified staff, under the leadership of Mrs Sarah Attwood, who care and look after the pupils with a variety of needs. The department is very well integrated and the boys' and girls' success at Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations is impressive.

Updated Jun 2024
0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
18 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health Yes
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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