St Andrew's School, Reading
St Andrew's School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Reading. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Andrew's School in detail
St Andrew's School in its own words
In its own words: "Mental Health Lead and Form Tutor, Haig Howard, works with the Pastoral Team to continually assess how our Pupil Wellbeing programmes and initiatives are evolving. Our mantra is that no child goes unheard and to ensure that all pupil welfare concerns are handled quickly, with sensitivity and care."
From the headteacher's welcome: "St Andrew's is a truly special place that can give your child the best start in life. Our pupils leave as creative, confident, independent young people with bright futures ahead of them. The best way to experience St Andrew's is to come and see us."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Andrew's School are Bradfield College (1.1 miles), Pangbourne College (1.3 miles), Oratory Preparatory School (4.2 miles) and Elstree School (4.5 miles).
Bradfield CollegePangbourne CollegeOratory Preparatory SchoolElstree School
Who goes there
In 2026, 65 pupils (20.2%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Pangbourne Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often public order offences. 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
14 May 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
28 November 2023
Regulatory Compliance
29 January 2020
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
21 March 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
21 March 2017
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby independent schools
Latest from St Andrew's School
Years 7 and 8 Formal Dinner 2026
8 May 2026
Happy memories and friendships that stood the test of time
27 Mar 2026
Finding a healthy screen balance
12 Mar 2026
St Andrew's really does have talent!
29 Jan 2026
Celebrating St Andrew's Day, together
4 Dec 2025
Helping children stay safe in the dark
24 Nov 2025
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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
96%
Near capacity
321 pupils
335 places
14 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Reading
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Reading
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
65
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
20.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
321
Total Pupils
148
Boys
173
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about St Andrew's School
When was St Andrew's School last inspected?
St Andrew's School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2024.
How many pupils go to St Andrew's School?
St Andrew's School has around 321 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Andrew's School?
St Andrew's School 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 St Andrew's School?
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 St Andrew's School?
St Andrew's School is at Buckhold, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8QA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)