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Private Girls' Schools in Berkshire

Berkshire offers access to some of the best British girls’ schools, known for academic focus and well-rounded development. School Scout helps families compare leading independent girls’ institutions, reviewing outcomes, facilities and progression into Sixth Form.

Explore all private schools in Berkshire, or compare schools across South East.

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Downe House

Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9JJ

Girls 11 - 18 542 Day & Boarding

Fees from £11,196 per term

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Heathfield School

Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8BQ

Girls 10 - 19 185 Day & Boarding

Fees from £11,052 per term

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Queen Anne's School, Caversham

Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6DX

Girls 11 - 19 361 Day & Boarding

Fees from £9,120 per term

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St George's School, Ascot

Berkshire, SL5 7DZ

Girls 11 - 19 234 Day & Boarding

Fees from £11,760 per term

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St Mary's School, Ascot

Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9JF

Girls 11 - 18 384 Day & Boarding

Fees from £15,600 per term

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The Abbey, Reading

Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5DZ

Girls 3 - 19 905 Day

Fees from £2,678 per term

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Bracknell Bucklebury Colnbrook with Poyle Earley Hungerford Maidenhead Newbury Reading Sandhurst Sulhamstead Sunninghill Thatcham Twyford Warfield Windsor Wokingham Without Woodley

Frequently asked questions about private schools in Berkshire

How many private schools are there in Berkshire?

There are 59 independent schools across Berkshire, including a mix of prep, senior and sixth form.

Are there boarding schools in Berkshire?

Yes, independent schools across Berkshire offer boarding options, including full, weekly and flexi boarding.

Families can compare boarding vs day schools to understand the differences.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/boarding-vs-day-schools

What age can children start private school in Berkshire?

Most independent schools across Berkshire accept pupils from age 3 or 4, with key entry points at 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

See the UK private school admissions timeline to understand when to apply at each stage.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

How do I apply to private schools in Berkshire?

Applications typically begin 1-2 years in advance and involve registration, assessments and interviews.

Families can follow the UK private school admissions timeline to understand entry points, key dates and the overall process.
https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline

How many girls' schools are there in Berkshire?

There are 8 independent girls' schools across Berkshire, offering single-sex education.

Are single-sex schools common in Berkshire?

Berkshire includes a mix of girls', boys' and co-educational schools, though co-ed schools are more common overall.