- Leighton Park is one of ten Quaker schools in England. It 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 former Labour leader Michael Foot and the Ted Lasso actor Phil Dunster.
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