PrepCo-educationalISI · Excellent
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Trinity Christian School

Reading · RG1 5AS

Pupils

21

Day fees

£7k

Inspection

Excellent

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Trinity Christian School is a small, independent day prep school in central Reading serving ages 3–11, with a distinctly evangelical Christian ethos centred on biblical worldview and character development. The school emphasises small classes, qualified staff, and affordable fees relative to the independent sector. Its nursery provision (3+ years) and central London Road location appeal to families seeking values-based, accessible independent education in the Thames Valley.

  • Explicit Christian worldview and biblical foundation, attractive to faith-committed families
  • Very small class sizes and personalised attention in a nurturing environment
  • Below-average fees for independent prep schools, positioning as excellent value

Who thrives here

Families with Christian faith convictions who value biblical character formation and seek close-knit, small-school community feel over competitive academic pressure or extensive extracurricular breadth.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports30th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeing100th pct

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Founded1596
Number of pupils21
Sixth form325
Pupils with SEND126
Age range3–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£7.2k/yr
AssociationsIndependent Schools Association
Settingurban
LocationCentral Reading location on London Road offers good public transport links and town-centre accessibility; limited on-site parking typical of urban prep schools.
EthosEvangelical Christian (Bible-centred, Christ-centred curriculum framing)

Contact & visit

62 London Road

Reading

RG1 5AS

www.trinitychristianschool.org.uk
01183360477
Mrs Naomi Moorcroft, Head

Nearest stations

Reading Station8 min
Reading Bus Station5 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Trinity Christian School?

Day fees at Trinity Christian School are approximately £7,164 per year (2025/26).

How do you get into Trinity Christian School?

Trinity Christian 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 Trinity Christian School a boarding school?

Trinity Christian School is a day school in Reading and does not offer boarding.

What is Trinity Christian School's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated Trinity Christian School “Excellent” (2021).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Nurturing, warm, family-like environment in small classes

Strong Christian values foundation and biblical worldview teaching

Excellent value for money; affordable independent education with qualified staff

Central location and nursery provision convenience

Common concerns

!Very small cohort (21 pupils) limits peer variety and extracurricular breadth

!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; reliance on ISI inspection cycle may provide limited external validation for new families

!Limited facilities and competitive sports/music provision typical of micro-schools