Crosfields School, Reading

In its own words: "When our school opened in 1957, with small classes and a clear belief that every child mattered, its aim was to offer a broad education that would develop a 'well-balanced child', encouraging each pupil, 'whatever his gifts, to seek to develop his talents to the full'. That founding Ethos still drives our school today."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Crosfields is an outstanding co-educational day school for children aged 2 to 16, offering a seamless educational journey from Nursery through to GCSEs - with a Sixth Form opening in 2027."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, swimming, judo, dance, chess, coding, STEM and cooking.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 2 November 2026 and an open evening on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Crosfields School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to Crosfields School are Leighton Park School (0.5 miles, selective); OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus (1.3 miles); The Vine Christian School (1.6 miles, Good); and St Joseph's College (1.6 miles, selective).

In 2026, 179 pupils (25.1%) received SEN support and 7 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Earley Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Halls Lane (opposite), 190 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 190 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wokingham (70), as is usual near a town centre.