Leighton Park School is a long-established independent day and boarding school located in Reading, Berkshire, England. Founded in 1890 on Quaker values, it provides education to students aged 11–18. Its campus, approximately 65 acres, is conveniently located near London and Oxford. The school offers GCSE, A-Level, and IB Diploma programs, with approximately 40% of its students being British and a balanced international distribution.

The admissions process includes a Password Test (online English exam), English and Mathematics assessments, and an interview. The deadline for day program applications is November 15th; applications for the boarding program are accepted until places are filled, but early application is recommended. The boarding system has 5 teachers who also live overnight, and regular feedback meetings are held with families every two weeks.

The school offers scholarships of up to 30% in Mathematics, Art, Music, and Sport (sports scholarships require an assessment at the school). Combining academic achievement with strong pastoral support, Leighton Park is a prestigious school preferred by both British and international families.

Programmes:

• Year 7 Entry (Age 11)
• Year 9 Entry (Age 13)
• GCSEs (Age 14)
• Pre-Sixth (1 Year GCSE, Age 15)
• Sixth Form (Age 16+)
  A Levels 
  IB Diploma Programme 

• Junior Category: This category covers the Year 7 Entry (Ages 11+) program

• Senior Category: This category covers Year 9 Entry (Ages 13+), GCSEs (Ages 14+), Pre-Sixth (Ages 15+), and Sixth Form (Ages 16+) programs.

Registration and Acceptance Fees

• Year 7 and Year 9 Entry: In addition to basic math and English tests, group activities and an interview are important.
• Pre-Sixth (Ages 15+): Students are expected to have the academic capacity to complete the GCSE program in one year.
• Sixth Form (Ages 16+): For students who have completed GCSEs, grades of 6 and above (preferably 7 in selected subjects) are required. For those coming from non-GCSE curricula, math and English tests and past academic achievement are considered.

Applicants are usually subjected to an entrance assessment including English and math, and an online interview. English proficiency can be assessed with IELTS or an in-school test; EAL support may be offered if needed. International students must also meet visa eligibility and financial sufficiency requirements.

The admission process includes a Password Test (online English test), English and Math assessments, and an interview. The deadline for day program applications is in November; applications for the boarding program are accepted until the quota is filled, but early application is recommended. The boarding system includes 5 teachers who also stay overnight, and regular feedback meetings are held with families every two weeks.