Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools, Thatcham
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Thatcham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools in detail
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, gymnastics, swimming, yoga and judo.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in West Berkshire
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools are Downe House (1.6 miles), Elstree School (4 miles), Bradfield College (4.6 miles) and St Andrew's School (4.8 miles).
Downe HouseElstree SchoolBradfield CollegeSt Andrew's School
Who goes there
In 2026, 70 pupils (22.8%) received SEN support and 2 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse Rail Station, about 4.3 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
7 October 2025
Regulatory Compliance
28 September 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
24 April 2018
Intermediate (Boarding)
1 December 2015
Short Visit
2 March 2015
Integrated
1 May 2012
Fees for 2026/27
Boarding fees, per year
£37,350
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in West Berkshire - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby independent schools
Latest from Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools
Form 7 & 8 Sports Day 2026
22 Sep 2026
Academic Year 2025-26
3 Jul 2026
Art Exhibition 2026
2 Jul 2026
Summer Concert 2026
2 Jul 2026
Tug of War 2026
2 Jul 2026
Leavers’ Play 2026
26 Jun 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in West Berkshire is 3 (the median across 99 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
307 pupils
400 places
93 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Thatcham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Thatcham
Across West Berkshire council
Places available
2,143
Applications
1,680
Got 1st preference
94.9%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All secondary applications across West Berkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
70
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
23.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
307
Total Pupils
155
Boys
152
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools
When was Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools last inspected?
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
How many pupils go to Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools?
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools has around 307 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools?
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in West Berkshire is 3 (the median across 99 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools?
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools is at Marlston House, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9UL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)