Address: Ludgrove, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3AB
Website: ludgrove.net
Founded: 1892
Pupils: 186, all boys aged 8-13
Termly Fees: £13,920
Head Teacher: Simon Barber
Religious Affiliation: Predominantly Church of England
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective in year 4 only
Contact: [email protected] or 01189 789881
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 main focus at Lugrove 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.
Sport & The Arts
The school offers a vibrant extracurricular programme with exposure to music, drama, the creative arts in a 350-seat theatre, and many sports, making the most of the 130-acre site with playing fields, cricket nets, tennis, fives and squash courts, AstroTurf and a 20m indoor swimming pool. The school has one of the finest facilities for science, coding, art, CDT and ceramics in a prep school anywhere in the country.
Pastoral Care
There is an outstanding body of staff who get to know the boys incredibly well, with Sophie Barber, the headmaster’s wife, overseeing the pastoral care. Alongside Mrs Barber, the resident matrons, school nurse, two sets of on-site boarding house parents and all other staff are committed to ensuring a child’s confidence is nurtured at every opportunity. Two of the matrons have trained as ELSAs to help the boys understand their emotions, cope with life’s challenges and feel happy and secure.
Recent Scholarships
King’s Scholarship at Eton; academic scholarships at Harrow and Radley; art scholarship at Radley; drama scholarship at Radley; drama exhibition at Radley; art scholarship at Marlborough.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To develop the boys’ confidence, character and creativity in a caring and supportive environment. Each boy is valued as an individual, enabling them to flourish and make friends for life along the way. We are unashamedly ambitious at Ludgrove, and are proud of our strong academic and scholarship record.
