ISI rated the school Outstanding and Excellent in every area in 2022.
Outstanding co-educational boarding school in Berkshire, near London
Why this school
ISI rated the school Outstanding and Excellent in every area in 2022.
One-to-one music tutorials and LAMDA speech qualifications sit alongside GCSE and A-level arts courses.
The Victorian mansion campus has served as a filming location for British detective series Midsomer Murders.
Reddam House Berkshire opened in 2015 as the flagship UK school of the Inspired Education Group, a network of 121 premium independent schools operating across multiple continents. The school occupies a restored Victorian mansion set within 125 acres of wood and parkland in Wokingham, Berkshire, a setting that provides both space and a distinctly British character. The main mansion building has an unusual footnote: it served as a filming location for the long-running British detective series Midsomer Murders. In 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rated Reddam House Berkshire as Outstanding and Excellent in every area, one of the most positive verdicts the ISI issues. With around 560 pupils from birth to age 18, it operates as a fully co-educational day and boarding school, drawing families from the UK and internationally.
Reddam House Berkshire follows the GCSE and A-level curriculum, with a philosophy centred on independent thinking rather than rote learning. The school asks pupils to take ownership of their own progress, building the self-direction and resilience that selective universities and competitive careers require. At GCSE, pupils work across a broad academic programme before choosing their A-level subjects. The sixth form carries a clear expectation of intellectual maturity.
The 2025 A-level results show the academic trajectory the school has established: 53% of grades were A* or A, 21% were A*, 78% reached A*–B, and 94% reached A*–C. EAL (English as an Additional Language) courses and IELTS preparation are available as fee-paying additions, making the school well-suited to international pupils whose first language is not English. LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) speech and language courses and examinations are also offered, providing a formal qualification pathway in spoken English.
A-Level results
53% A*-A, 21% A*, 78% A*-B, 94% A*-C (2025)
The school offers full boarding and day places across age groups. Campus security is taken seriously: full CCTV coverage includes residential areas, and boarding accommodation is accessible only to boarders. Pastoral care is structured around what the school calls the three Rs — relationships, respect, and responsibility. Boarding pupils live on campus within the parkland site, with access to school facilities throughout the week and at weekends. Annual boarding fees start from £35,000 (2025/26). A registration fee of £140 applies.
Reddam House Berkshire offers a broad co-curricular programme. GCSE and A-level pupils can access an extended performance arts curriculum covering one-to-one music tutorials, theatrical studies, art and design, and dance. LAMDA courses run across year groups for pupils interested in speech and communication qualifications. Sports facilities across the 125-acre parkland site accommodate a range of team and individual disciplines. Membership of the Inspired Education Group also gives pupils access to international exchange opportunities and shared programming across the group’s global network of schools.
The centrepiece is a restored Victorian mansion set within 125 acres of wood and parkland in Wokingham, Berkshire. The estate provides extensive outdoor space alongside the main teaching and boarding buildings. Windsor Castle is approximately 20 minutes away, Oxford around 40 minutes, and London is reachable in roughly 45 minutes, giving the campus both rural tranquillity and practical connectivity.
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 30 miles from the school, around 35 minutes by road, making arrival straightforward for international families. London Gatwick is around 50 minutes away. Reading railway station, served by frequent trains from London Paddington, provides a further option for families travelling by rail.
Annual tuition
£49,350 per year · boarding & day
Additional fees
Registration
£140
London Heathrow Airport, approx. 30 miles (35 min by road); Gatwick approx. 50 min.
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Reddam House Berkshire accepts pupils from birth through to age 18. It operates as a fully co-educational school across all year groups, from early years through to the sixth form.
In 2025, 53% of A-level grades were A* or A, with 21% at A*. A further 78% of grades reached A*–B, and 94% reached A*–C. These results reflect the school’s emphasis on independent study and academic ownership.
Yes, the school offers both full boarding and day places. Boarding accommodation is on the 125-acre campus, with full CCTV coverage and access restricted to boarders. Annual fees start from £35,000 (2025/26).
The school offers fee-paying EAL (English as an Additional Language) courses and IELTS preparation for international pupils. LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) speech and language courses and examinations are also available, providing a formal qualification pathway in spoken English for those wishing to develop their communication skills.
The school was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2022 and received a rating of Outstanding and Excellent in every area. The school also holds accreditations from ISA, AEGIS, BSA, and ISBA.
The school is approximately 30 miles from London Heathrow, around 35 minutes by road. London Gatwick is approximately 50 minutes away, and Reading station, with frequent services to London Paddington, provides a rail option for families travelling into the UK.
Reddam House Berkshire is part of the Inspired Education Group, a network of 121 premium independent schools operating internationally. This gives pupils access to shared programming and international exchange opportunities across the group’s network.
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