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Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools

Marlston House, Hermitage
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Ages2 – 13

Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is an international school in Thatcham, United Kingdom. Founded in 1929. It serves 323 students for students aged 2–13.

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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1929
Year Founded
323
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

All statutory Independent School Standards are met across all areas. The school provides a broad curriculum with effective teaching and extensive extra-curricular activities, supporting pupils' good achievement and strong personal development. Recommendations focus on strengthening teaching consistency in Years 3-6 and improving assessment processes for PSHE and RSE.

Boarding Quality
Good
ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Strong leadership prioritizing pupils' wellbeing and well-embedded school values of kindness, respect and inclusivity
Broad curriculum and extensive extra-curricular activities supporting pupils' learning effectively
Well-planned lessons typically adapted to meet pupils' needs with use of wide range of resources
Flexible end to the day providing well for different learning needs
Pupils achieve well across the curriculum and are well prepared for their next stage of education
Staff listen carefully to pupils' views and provide helpful, constructive feedback
Pupils develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem and collaborate well with each other
Positive relationships between pupils and between pupils and staff
Consistently high standards of behaviour across the school
Strong safeguarding culture with robust policies and procedures
Comfortable and well-maintained boarding houses supporting pupils' personal development
Boarding staff adept at providing a stimulating environment and supporting pupils' personal development
Areas for Development
Ensure that teaching consistently sets high expectations and provides appropriate challenge, so that pupils learn effectively in lessons
Strengthen the process for assessing pupils' progress in PSHE and RSE, so that teachers fully understand what pupils have learnt, and adapt lessons to support pupils to learn as effectively as possible
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Key facts

Founded
1929
Ages
2–13 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
323
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Brockhurst & Marlston House Schools is a co-educational country prep school set within sixty acres of parkland. Children share the same estate while being taught single-sex, offering the best of co-educational systems. Headmaster David Fleming leads the boys school and Headmistress Caroline Riley leads the girls school.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Country prep school setting with sixty acres of parkland
  • Single-sex teaching within co-educational environment
  • Separate leadership for boys and girls schools

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
2 – 13
Student Body
Boarding capacity75

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Frequently Asked Questions

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