· RG7 4NR
AAB+ A-level
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9–7 GCSE
5.9%
Day fees
£29k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Padworth College is a small, coed independent boarding school in rural Berkshire serving pupils from age 13 onwards. With approximately 92 pupils, it maintains an intimate community atmosphere while offering a traditional boarding experience. The school emphasises personalised education and pastoral care within a structured academic environment.
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in smaller, tightly-knit communities and benefit from boarding's structure and independence-building. Those seeking a traditional independent school experience without the scale of major HMC schools.
Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.
Sopers Lane, Padworth, Reading
RG7 4NR
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Day fees at Padworth College are approximately £28,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
Padworth College admits pupils at 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Padworth College, 5.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Padworth College offers boarding as well as day places.
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and boarding ethos in a small community
✓Individual attention due to small pupil cohort
✓Supportive environment for mid-range learners
Common concerns
!Limited scale may constrain academic competition, facilities, and co-curricular breadth compared to larger independents