Education Advertising Feature

Crosfields School

Crosfields is an exceptional co-educational day school in south Reading, welcoming children between the ages of 3 and 16.

The school recently celebrated the outstanding achievements of its second cohort of GCSE pupils. Impressively, 99% of Crosfields GCSE entries were awarded grades 4-9, significantly above the national average of 67%. 71% of these grades were awarded at the top levels of 7-9, which is a 26% increase from 2024.

These results reflect not only academic excellence, but also the school’s growing legacy of ambition, resilience, and community spirit.

Crosfields prides itself on providing an all-round education that champions academic achievement alongside the pursuit of individual passions, leadership development and character education.

From Nursery through to GCSEs, the school ignites a passion for learning within its pupils through a broad, thorough and imaginative curriculum, delivered by dedicated teaching staff in well-resourced learning spaces.

Pupils are afforded every opportunity to discover who they are and enjoy the widest range of co-curricular opportunities.

Participation in these broadens each pupil’s skillset and experience, building confidence, promoting a sense of social responsibility, and strengthening team spirit.

Outstanding pastoral care is at the core of a Crosfields education and pupil wellbeing is of central importance. A warm and nurturing community provides an environment where each child feels valued and supported to be the best version of themselves.

Underpinned by a strong set of values, pupils leave Crosfields with the skills, knowledge and mindset to navigate an ever-changing world with confidence.

Crosfields is delighted to announce that from September 2026 Little Acorns Nursery will be welcoming children any time from their second birthday.

To find out more visit www.crosfields.com, or call on 0118 987 1810 or email at admissions@crosfields.com

Holme Grange School

Holme Grange School is a thriving independent co-educational day school in Berkshire providing an exceptional education for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Set within 21 acres of idyllic Wokingham countryside, the school offers a warm and vibrant environment where children are encouraged to flourish.

At the heart of Holme Grange is a distinctive ethos built on individual care, high expectations and a commitment to nurturing the whole child. Pupils are inspired to be ambitious, resilient and kind, achieving personal growth alongside academic excellence.

Holme Grange is proud to be recognised nationally for its innovative and inclusive approach.

The school was recently awarded the prestigious NACE Challenge Ambassador School status, one of only four schools in the country and the only independent school to hold this honour.

In addition, the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated Holme Grange “Excellent in all areas,” a testament to its dedication to high standards and inspirational teaching.

Opportunities abound beyond the classroom with a broad co-curricular programme that develops creativity, leadership and confidence.

From sport and performing arts to outdoor learning and global citizenship pupils are supported to discover their passions and talents.

Find your place at ‘Holme’ at our Open Events this September. Book now at www.holmegrange.org.

Reading Blue Coat

Reading Blue Coat is a co-educational independent day school for students aged 11–18, within a picturesque 46-acre campus beside the River Thames.

We offer a challenging academic education, delivered by expert teachers in exceptional facilities, enabling students to achieve excellent results and progress to top universities and destinations.

Education at Reading Blue Coat extends beyond the classroom. Our broad and engaging co-curricular programme encourages students to explore new interests, gain valuable life skills and develop their individual strengths.

Whether through music, sport, drama, or our distinctive Adventure Education programme, students are challenged and supported to grow into confident, well-rounded young people, fully prepared for life beyond school.

We warmly invite you to our whole school Open Morning on Saturday 4 October, 9.30am – 12.30am. Come along and explore the academic and co-curricular opportunities Reading Blue Coat has to offer your child.

Our Sixth Form Open Evening is on Tuesday 14 October for parents and students keen to explore the A Level options available at Blue Coat.

The evening includes student-led tours, a welcome talk from the Headmaster – Mr Pete Thomas, an introduction to Sixth Form life from the Director of Sixth Form and an opportunity to discuss academic subjects with Heads of Department.

This event is an ideal follow-up to our Open Morning on Saturday 4 October.

For more information, visit our website rbcs.org.uk.

Leighton Park School

An Exceptional Values-Led Education
We offer an exceptional values-led education where every individual is empowered to flourish.
Academic excellence is nurtured through an innovative, future-ready curriculum, enriched by outstanding opportunities for personal development.
We inspire courageous thinkers and doers – young people with the character and confidence to imagine and shape a better world.

Live your values
We give our Quaker values currency and purpose, believing in the unique potential of each individual and nurturing a community of kindness.
At Leighton Park you won’t just succeed – you’ll succeed as your authentic self.
We are the only school in England to be recognised by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) as having a Significant Strength for its values-led approach.

Find your voice
Here it’s about more than just learning, it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be.
That means pushing yourself, not being afraid to fail and taking every opportunity – all within a supportive community that’s got your back.
We’ve won the national ISA Award for Pupil Personal Development so however you want to shine, we’ll help you shine bright.

Be future ready
We won the Independent Schools Association Award for Future Readiness 2024-25 and in a world of by-standers, we choose to make a difference.
We combine critical thinking with creativity and innovation – all in real-world, interdisciplinary learning.
You’ll gain the skills to understand the complex problems you see around you in the world and the tools to work with others to create solutions – everything you need, in short, to be changemakers.

To find out more visit www.leightonpark.com, or call on 0118 467 9546

The Abbey

The Abbey is a remarkable multi-award-winning 3-18 all girls community of learning and brilliant experiences, It is a place of curiosity, adventurous spirits, and the excitement of discovery.

We focus on individual care and attention in a warmly supportive atmosphere full of fun and laughter.

Our students have the assurance to take risks, explore interests and passions, and engage generously with the world and with each other.

Our results are outstanding, but what matters to us is how students achieve them. Our goal is to equip girls to live with confidence, purpose and joy.
This means providing exceptional opportunities across the widest spectrum of learning and activities.

We offer more choice in our curriculum than almost any other school, so that students lead their learning and mature into the people they mean to be.

What’s special about The Abbey is the atmosphere.

We’re a diverse, down-to-earth community full of enthusiasm, spark and energy.

The best way to get a feel for the school is to visit on an ordinary weekday. Being in the halls for one lesson, feeling the buzz all around you, give you a sense of The Abbey spirit.

We’d love to welcome you and for you to meet some of our students. Come and visit us anytime, we’re always ready to welcome new members to our community.

To find out more visit www.theabbey.co.uk/events, or call on 0118 327 2667

Dolphin School

Life at Dolphin School is never dull. Every day is an adventure, and this Autumn Term is no exception. We have three residential trips going out this term to Boulogne, North Wales and Northumbria, and our usual array of day trips for all year groups.

As well as our traditional events, such as the student- led Charities Fair, Year 5 production, and our Year 5 and Year 6 DPQs (Dolphin Project Qualifications), we have added some new and exciting items to this term’s calendar: a STEM Week running from 22 – 26 September, culminating in our STEM Day and Open Morning, which will include a host of workshops and fun activities for all of the family.

You can find out more about what the future looks like for Dolphin School, including emerging plans for a distinct Year 9-11 offering, at an information evening on Tuesday 23rd September 2025.

To find out more visit www.dolphinschool.com, or call on 0118 934 1277