Pangbourne College is an international school in Reading, United Kingdom. Founded in 1924. It serves 406 students for students aged 11–19.
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Location & getting here
Quiet riverside village in the Thames Valley with good road access to London and Reading; typical Home Counties countryside setting for a pastoral boarding school.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 45 km | ~69 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| Luton | 67 km | ~97 min | LTN — European and budget carriers |
| Gatwick | 74 km | ~106 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
ISI Inspection Report
Pangbourne College meets all statutory Independent School Standards. The school demonstrates strong leadership with a clear Christian vision, provides high-quality education where pupils make good progress and achieve well in examinations, and maintains effective safeguarding and pastoral support systems.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Day (Years 7-8) | £8,508 | £25,524 |
| Day (Years 9-Upper Sixth) | £11,094 | £33,282 |
| Part Boarder (Years 7-8) | £10,746 | £32,238 |
| Part Boarder (Years 9-Upper Sixth) | £14,940 | £44,820 |
| Weekly Boarder (Years 7-8) | £11,184 | £33,552 |
| Weekly Boarder (Years 9-Upper Sixth) | £15,564 | £46,692 |
| Boarder (Years 7-8) | £13,572 | £40,716 |
| Boarder (Years 9-Upper Sixth) | £17,928 | £53,784 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee (UK) | One-time | £180 |
| Registration Fee (non-UK) | One-time | £240 |
| Acceptance Deposit (UK) | Per year | £1,800 |
| Overnight stays for day pupils | Per term | — |
| Breakfast and Supper (day pupils) | Per term | — |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (4 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
With almost 30 years of co-educational experience, Pangbourne College is an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11-18 years, set in over 230 acres of Berkshire's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the best four mile stretch of rowing river in the country.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 7 (11+) | Academic assessment | Not specified | End of September prior to intended entry (11 months ahead) |
| Year 9 (13+) | Academic assessment | Not specified | End of September, 23 months prior to intended entry |
| Sixth Form | GCSE results; minimum Grade 4 in English and Maths; subject-specific entry criteria | August GCSE results day | Not specified |
How to apply
- Online registration form submission
- Taster Day (October for Year 11 pupils)
- GCSE Trial Exams (February, Year 11)
- Parents' and Guardians' meeting (March)
- Provisional course choices and interview (March)
- GCSE examinations (May/June)
- Final subject choices after GCSE results (August)
What you'll need to submit
- Online registration form
- Documentary evidence of financial circumstances (for bursary applications)
- Academic portfolio/previous school reports
Open events
- Sixth Form Information Evening (Michaelmas Term, Year 11)
- Taster Day (October)
Scholarships: Honorary scholarships available for academic study, art, music, drama, and sport; applications considered in February prior to September entry
Admissions contact: [email protected]; 0118 976 7415
General entry to Sixth Form requires Grade 4 GCSEs in English and Maths; specific subjects have higher entry requirements (typically Grade 5-7)
Why Families Choose
- Rowing
- Co-educational
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent