Leighton Park School

Independent

National rank

199

265

Rank last year

74%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

56%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Matthew Judd

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

537 (11-18)

Head teacher

Matthew Judd

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

537 (11-18)

Head teacher

Matthew Judd

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

537 (11-18)

UK day fees per term*

£8,995-£10,965 (11-18) includes lunch

UK boarding fees per term*

£12,350-£17,635 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 193=

Grade

%

A*/A

41

A*-B

74

GCSE 2024 rank: 208=

Grade

%

A*/9/8

41

A/7

15

A*/A/9/8/7

56

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2021
Verdict
Excellent
“In keeping with its Quaker values, the school aims to inspire achievement, with values, character and community, and to develop the qualities in young people that will help them to reach their greatest potential. The overall achievement of pupils in the school, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) or English as an additional language (EAL), is excellent. The depth, breadth and volume and variety of knowledge, skills and understanding seen in pupils’ learning is outstanding. Excellent pupil and teacher relationships and the exemplary standards of pupil behaviour create the right environment to enable pupils to grow in self-confidence … Pupils make an outstanding contribution to the outside world.” There was a short visit in 2023.
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About the school

  • One of ten Quaker schools in England, Leighton Park was founded in 1890 and is set in 65 acres of parkland in Reading.
  • There are three boarding houses: one each for senior boys and girls, and one for Years 7-9, which was recently refurbished.
  • Leighton Park is the only school in Europe to be a Flagship Yamaha Music Education Partner, offering a wide range of instruments and recording software, and workshops with professional musicians.
  • Sporting facilities include a 25m indoor pool, three full-size football pitches, a cricket oval and 22 tennis courts. A new sports and wellness centre is planned for 2026.
  • Alumni include the Ted Lasso actor Phil Dunster and the former Labour leader Michael Foot.
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