BERKSHIRE SCHOOLS FOCUS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OPTIONS BERKSHIRE
EDUCATION CHOICES MAGAZINE RECOMMENDED SCHOOLS Beech Lodge School Located in Maidenhead, Beech Lodge School is a small special school for children aged between 7 and 19 with emotional and social difficulties. The school offers a nurturing and innovative approach to education for those requiring an individually tailored learning environment, helping them to build life skills and social skills. Access is available to therapeutic and specialist interventions, as well as further educational tools which enable students to achieve their maximum potential. www.beechlodgeschool.co.uk
Bradfield College Bradfield College provides an outstanding education for life, equipping the young people in its care to flourish personally and professionally and be a force for good in the world. From the boarding house, games field and chemistry lab to the debating chamber and Greek theatre, its pupils grow in confidence and resilience. Through living in a diverse community and through outreach partnerships beyond it, they become more openminded and develop communication skills. Through wholehearted curricular and cocurricular engagement, Bradfieldians learn the importance of enjoying learning, of physical and mental wellbeing and of creativity, whilst developing their powers of inquiry and innovation. www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools The Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools are twin schools that share the same estate in Newbury, Berkshire. Brockhurst is an all-boys’ establishment, while Marlston House is an all-girls’ establishment. This unique setup offers a unique education for its students, who get to experience the benefits of both single-sex and co-educational school experiences: classes are small and single-sex, while extra-curricular activities are shared for children aged between 3 and 13. The school also has a facility based in South West France, which is an 18th Century chateau. www.brockmarl.org.uk
Cheam School Cheam School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils between the ages of 3 and 13. It aims to offer a bright learning environment which enables its pupils to grow and thrive, bringing happiness, confidence and emotional intelligence with them into their futures. Occupying 85 stunning acres of countryside in Headley, the school is one of the oldest preparatory schools in the country. www.cheamschool.com
Downe House School Downe House is an independent all-girls’ school located in Thatcham, Berkshire. Offering a unique, all-round education, Downe House encourages its students to reach their highest academic results - reflected in excellent examination results at all levels - whilst also developing social and personal skills. The school’s active Creative Arts Faculty ensures a wide range of extra-curricular activities are on offer. Downe House is also strong in music, sports and drama. www.downehouse.net
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