Caversham Preparatory School
Reading, Berkshire · RG4 8JZ
Caversham Prep is a small, family-led day preparatory school in Reading, Berkshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. With just 59 pupils, it emphasises personalised learning and one-to-one attention in a warm, homely environment. The school combines traditional prep school rigour with wraparound care for working families, positioning itself as an intimate alternative to larger independent preps in the region.
- →Highly personalised learning environment with small class sizes and one-to-one support
- →Flexible wraparound care (before and after school) suited to working parents
- →Family-led ethos and warm pastoral approach in a close-knit community
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from individualised attention and smaller peer groups; families seeking a nurturing prep environment with practical flexibility for working schedules; children transitioning from nursery into structured early years provision.
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At a glance
Contact & visit
16 Peppard Road, Caversham
Reading, Berkshire
RG4 8JZ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Caversham Preparatory School?
Day fees at Caversham Preparatory School are approximately £14,400 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Caversham Preparatory School?
Caversham Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Caversham Preparatory School a boarding school?
Caversham Preparatory School is a day school in Reading and does not offer boarding.
What is Caversham Preparatory School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Caversham Preparatory School “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Excellent personalised attention and one-to-one learning approach
✓Safe, homely, family-friendly environment ideal for working parents
✓Strong pastoral care and individual pupil progress tracking
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so no independent validation of standards
!Very small cohort size may limit peer diversity and competitive sporting/musical opportunities
!Limited information on facility breadth (science, sports, music infrastructure)