Address: Ludgrove, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3AB
Website: ludgrove.net
Founded: 1892
Pupils: 186, all boys
Ages: 8-13
Termly Fees: £11,600 (excluding VAT)
Head Teacher: Simon Barber
Religious Affiliation: Church of England predominantly
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective in year 4, with assessment in subsequent years
Contact: Rebecca Philpott, registrar; 01189 789881 or [email protected]
School Visits: Open days in May and September, two years prior to entry for registered boys. Individual visits by appointment with the registrar
The Curriculum
The school’s main focus is to build firm academic foundations and encourage a love of learning. Staff aim to realise the highest academic expectations for all the boys with first class teaching and small classes.
Games & The Arts
Vibrant extra-curricular programme with exposure to music, drama, the creative arts in a 350-seat theatre, and many sports, making the most of playing fields, cricket nets, squash and Fives courts, astroturf and a 20m indoor swimming pool.
Pastoral Care
Outstanding body of staff who get to know the boys incredibly well. Sophie Barber, the headmaster’s wife, oversees the pastoral care and together with the resident matrons, school nurse, two sets of on-site boarding house parents and all other staff are committed to ensuring that every child’s confidence is nurtured at every opportunity. One of the matrons has trained as an ELSA to help the boys understand their emotions, cope with life’s challenges and feel happy and secure.
Recent Scholarships
King’s Scholarship – Eton; Academic – Harrow; Academic – Radley; Art – Radley; Drama – Radley; Drama Exhibition – Radley; Art – Marlborough.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
We are unashamedly ambitious for every boy and are proud of our strong academic record. Most importantly, we aim to develop the boys’ confidence in a caring supportive environment, where each boy is valued as an individual, makes friends for life and can flourish and realise their potential.
Outstanding Characteristics
100 percent full boarding with fortnightly exeats. Outstanding academic results, with over 70 percent leaving to go to Eton, Harrow, Radley and Winchester. Set in 130 acres of grounds, just 45 minutes from London. Bus to Fulham and Newbury on exeat weekends and start/end of half term. The school has one of the finest facilities for science, coding, art, CDT and ceramics in a prep school anywhere in the country. School farm where the boys care for Ludgrove’s resident pigs and chickens. Delicious food cooked on-site using fresh local ingredients.
