Elstree School Reading, Berkshire Visit
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Elstree School
Reading

285 pupils, ages 3-13

Mixed

Day and Boarding

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Elstree School

Stunning grounds, fabulous facilities and a classic, traditional experience underpin life at this real gem of a prep school. Loved for its family values, Elstree boosted its already significant appeal by opening its doors to girls in September 2020 – a brilliantly planned and executed move. Well-rounded and well-mannered children bustle about the expansive 150-acre site, where academic endeavour, muddy knees and kindness are all embraced as equally enriching. As holder of a Green Flag Eco-School Award, Elstree does as much for its own little part of the planet as it does for its own...

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Girls in navy aprons painting in art class

Boys playing football on green grass in front of Elstree School

Pupils walking in front of Elstree School with the headmaster and his wife

Girl playing the piano in front of parents and pupils

Boy dressed up in bright red costume and wings

Elstree boarders playing on the slip n slide

Senior girls hockey team all arm in arm in blue and pink tops

Boy in pale blue shirt in carpentry class

Boy in pale blue beany hat standing outside holding a rugby ball

Senior school destinations

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Scholarships for senior schools

Scholarships

Academic	2	Winchester (2)
Music	2	Wellington (2)
Sport	2	Radley (1), Stowe (1)
Art	2	Lord Wandsworth (1), Stowe (1)
DT	2	Canford (1), The Oratory (1)
All Rounder	2	Radley (1), Bradfield (1)

Fees and bursaries

Day fees per term

Nursery	£4,190
Reception	£4,280
Year 1	£4,280
Year 2	£4,280
Year 3	£6,720
Year 4	£6,720
Year 5	£7,770
Year 6	£7,770
Year 7	£7,770
Year 8	£7,770

Boarding fees per term

Nursery	-
Reception	-
Year 1	-
Year 2	-
Year 3	-
Year 4	£10,735
Year 5	£10,735
Year 6	£10,735
Year 7	£10,735
Year 8	£10,735

Bursaries
Elstree offers means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent of fees to new students who qualify, as well as existing students whose financial circumstances have changed. Applications are judged against suitability, both academically and with respect to wider school life, as well as need. The application process contains the usual full financial history and home visit and is subject to an annual review.

For more information and a link to the school’s bursary policy, click here:

elstreeschool.org.uk/admissions/bursary-awards

Bursary contact:
Bursar
admissions@elstreeschool.org.uk

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Co-ordinator: Sarah Attwood slattwood@elstreeschool.org.uk
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School Updates

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Elstree School is
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Elstree Pre-Prep Reading

Essentials

Address
Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire RG7 5TD

Contact
office@elstreeschool.org.uk
01189 713302

Website
elstreeschool.org.uk

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