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Elstree School
Independent school · West Berkshire
| Address | Woolhampton, Reading, RG7 5TD |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–13 |
| Pupils | 320 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01189713302 |
| Website | https://www.elstreeschool.org.uk |
Term dates
We haven't verified this school's term dates yet. Check the school's website.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception day fee | £5,745.00 |
| Years 1 & 2 day fee | £5,745.00 |
| Year 3-4 day pupils | £9,280.00 |
| Year 5-8 day pupils | £11,000.00 |
| Boarding (in addition to day fee): 1 night | £835.00 |
| Boarding: 1 night + Friday | £1,400.00 |
| Boarding: 2 nights | £1,610.00 |
| Boarding: 2 nights + Friday | £1,915.00 |
| Boarding: 3 nights | £2,120.00 |
| Boarding: 3 nights + Friday | £2,450.00 |
| Boarding: 4 nights | £2,625.00 |
| Weekly boarding (5 nights) | £2,935.00 |
| Nursery full time (5 days), 8.15am – 3.30pm, per day | £85.50 |
| Nursery full time (5 days) with EY funding, per day | £51.50 |
Registration fee: £175.00
Deposit: £1,500.00
Fees apply from September 2026, fully inclusive of VAT where applicable. Nursery single sessions: full day £91.50/day, extended morning £57.50/day, morning £43.25/day, afternoon £38/day. Breakfast club £5.50 per day. Bursaries available (means-tested).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Visit (appointment or open morning), then register with the £175 fee; places are offered first come, first served by registration date. Children joining Years 3 to 8 attend a Taster Day with informal English and Maths assessments, and a report may be requested from their current school. Places are confirmed with the Pupil Entry Form and £1,500 deposit.
- Taster Day with informal English and Maths assessments (Years 3 to 8)
- Report from current school
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Brightwalton | |
| Route 2 | Hungerford | |
| Route 3 | Reading | |
| Route 4 | London |
Cost: Route 1 £115, Route 2 £125, Route 3 £110 per service per term; Route 4 London £460 for Monday & £140 for end of term/exeat per term
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.