Key Facts
| School type | Independent day and boarding, co-educational, 3 months to 18 |
|---|---|
| Location | Sindlesham, Wokingham, Berkshire |
| Entry points | 7+, 8+, 11+, 12+, 13+, 16+ |
| Assessment | Explorer Day (sample lessons and team-building), then an Entrance Assessment Day with entrance tests. |
| Day fees (2026/27) | £8,545 per term (Middle and Senior School, Years 7 to 13); Junior School £5,310 to £6,700 per term; all inclusive of VAT |
| Boarding fees (2026/27) | Full boarding £15,410 per term (Years 7 to 9) and £16,450 per term (Years 10 to 13); weekly boarding £14,560 per term (Years 7 to 9) and £15 |
| Registration deadline | 30 October (Year 7 entry, 2027 entry round) |
| Assessment date | 27 November (Year 7 entrance assessments, 2027 entry round) |
| Scholarships and bursaries | Academic, art, sport and performing arts scholarships at Year 7, 9 and 12 entry |
| A level average point score per entry (DfE, 2024/25) | 41.59 (average grade B) |
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To get into Reddam House Berkshire, a child applies online, sits an entrance assessment from Year 3 upwards, and from Year 7 also interviews with the Head of School, with the main intake at Year 7 and further entry at Year 9 and Year 12. The school publishes the content of the assessment only in outline, so the process below follows what its admissions pages state.
Applicants to Year 7 and deferred Year 9 entry first attend an Explorer Day, a structured taster with sample lessons and team-building, and then an Entrance Assessment Day combining the tests and the interview. Offers follow a reference from the current school and are confirmed by letter.
| Entry point | Year group | Assessment | Interview | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7+ | Year 3 | Entrance assessment for Year 3 and above; offers for Reception to Year 3 follow a successful Taster Day. | No interview stated before Year 7. | Not published |
| 8+ | Years 4 to 6 | Taster Day and entrance assessments, with a reference requested from the current school. | No interview stated before Year 7. | Not published |
| 11+ | Year 7 | Explorer Day (sample lessons and team-building), then an Entrance Assessment Day with entrance tests. | Interview with the Head of School on the Entrance Assessment Day. | Not published |
| 12+ | Years 8 to 10 | Entrance assessments, with a Taster Day where appropriate. | Interview required. | Subject to availability |
| 13+ | Year 9 (deferred entry) | Explorer Day, then an Entrance Assessment Day with entrance tests; scholarship assessments are separate. | Interview with the Head of School on the Entrance Assessment Day. | Not published |
| 16+ | Year 12 | No entrance exam described; offers are conditional on final GCSE grades. | Interview required; formal offers come from the Principal. | Subject to availability |
Entry points and places
The school accepts applicants at several points from Year 3 upwards, with the main intake at Year 7 (11+). Reception to Year 3 offers follow a successful Taster Day, whilst pupils entering Year 4 to Year 6 are invited to a Taster Day and sit entrance assessments.
Year 7 and deferred Year 9 entry both use an Explorer Day followed by an Entrance Assessment Day. Years 8 to 10 are subject to availability and involve entrance assessments, an interview and sometimes a Taster Day. The sixth form is entered at Year 12. The school is typically fully enrolled, although places occasionally open up, and it does not publish numbers of places.
- Year 3 and Years 4 to 6: Taster Day and entrance assessments
- Year 7: Explorer Day, then Entrance Assessment Day with interview
- Year 9: deferred entry, same two-day sequence
- Years 8 to 10: subject to availability
- Year 12: interview and conditional offer
How the Year 7 assessment works
The Year 7 assessment happens on an Entrance Assessment Day that combines entrance tests with an interview with the Head of School, after an earlier Explorer Day.
The Explorer Day is a structured taster with sample lessons and team-building, and it gives a child time on the campus before the assessed day. The school's admissions page does not state the subjects, length, question types or test provider, so families who want those details should ask the admissions team directly. Selection is based on academic merit, and the school also looks for a good academic, social and pastoral fit.
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Registration is an online application followed by assessment, a reference, an offer letter and a signed acceptance with a deposit. The school recommends applying at least a year before the desired start date and accepts applications throughout the year, with entry depending on assessment outcomes and availability. Some age groups have a waiting list.
The Year 7 application deadline and assessment day are shown in the key facts. Scholarship applications carry their own deadline.
- Complete the online application form and pay the non-refundable registration fee by credit card or bank transfer; new families choose Apply Now, returning parents use the Admissions Portal
- Attend the assessment and, where appropriate, a Taster Day
- The school requests a reference from the current school
- An offer arrives by letter
- Return the signed acceptance form and pay the deposit to secure the place
Interviews and references
Every applicant from Year 7 upwards interviews with the Head of School, and the school requests a reference from the child's current school once the application progresses.
For Year 7 the interview sits within the Entrance Assessment Day. Sixth form applicants also interview, and formal sixth form offers come from the Principal. Families living outside the UK can arrange a remote assessment, which the FAQs describe as available to applicants overseas. Siblings of current pupils receive priority, though admission is not automatic.
Scholarships and bursaries
The school offers scholarships in academics, art, sport and performing arts (drama, dance and music) at Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12 entry, and awards only a small number in each discipline. It may occasionally consider an exceptionally able individual outside those years.
Applications are open to all applicants who meet the entry requirements, and families register and complete the scholarship form on the admissions portal. Scholarship assessments are held separately from the general entrance assessment, and Year 12 scholarships are confirmed after GCSE results. Nsouli Scholars and the Inspired Scholarship Programme are group-wide awards listed alongside. The scholarships brochure holds the criteria for each award; the pages read do not describe bursaries, so families should ask admissions.
Fees and what they include
Fees are published per term, with separate figures for Junior School, day pupils in Years 7 to 13, and full or weekly boarders in Years 7 to 9 and Years 10 to 13. The amounts are in the key facts and include VAT.
A non-refundable registration fee applies to every section of the school. The deposit amount is set out in the fees booklet, and Early Learning School fees sit in a separate booklet. Boarding is available from Year 7, and boarders can add an early breakfast, supper, or supper and study. The fees page does not list inclusions, discounts or payment terms, so the school's admissions team is the route for those questions.
Where pupils join from
Pupils join from the school's own Early Learning School and Junior School as well as from other schools, because all sections share one campus in Sindlesham.
The Early Learning School takes children from 3 months to 4+, the Junior School covers Reception to Year 6, the Middle School Years 7 to 9 and the Senior School Years 10 to 13. The pages read do not name feeder or partner schools or describe automatic progression between sections, so every external applicant follows the stages above and the school requests a reference from the current school.
Sixth form entry
Sixth form entry requires an interview, and offers are conditional on final GCSE grades and subject to availability.
The Principal makes formal offers, and families accept by returning a signed acceptance form and paying a deposit, which is refundable when the student leaves. No minimum grades or entrance papers are published. Students usually take three A-levels, guided by their GCSE results and university plans, and four are recommended only for those with straight 8 and 9 grades who can manage the workload.
How to prepare
Preparation is best matched to the stages the school names, starting with the Explorer Day and ending with the interview on the Entrance Assessment Day.
Before the Explorer Day, a child can talk through what sample lessons and team-building involve so the day feels familiar. Because the subjects and format of the tests are unpublished, general fluency in reading, writing and number work from the school curriculum is the sensible focus, and admissions can say what to expect. For the interview with the Head of School, practise explaining interests and favourite subjects aloud. Booking a personalised tour or attending an open day is a calm way to see the campus first.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Reddam House Berkshire entrance exam?
- Applicants from Year 3 upwards sit an entrance assessment, and from Year 7 they also interview with the Head of School. Year 7 and Year 9 candidates attend an Explorer Day, then an Entrance Assessment Day with tests and interview. The school's pages do not state the subjects, length or test provider.
- When should families register for Reddam House Berkshire?
- The school recommends applying at least a year before the desired start date, though it accepts applications throughout the year. Entry depends on assessment outcomes and availability, and some age groups have a waiting list, so early application is advised. The Year 7 deadline is shown in the key facts.
- What are the Reddam House Berkshire fees?
- Fees are set per term and include VAT, with separate figures for Junior School, day pupils in Years 7 to 13, and full or weekly boarders. A non-refundable registration fee applies to every section. The amounts are in the key facts and the school's fees booklet.
- Does Reddam House Berkshire offer scholarships?
- Yes, in academics, art, sport and performing arts (drama, dance and music) at Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12 entry, with only a small number awarded in each discipline. Families register and complete the scholarship form on the admissions portal. The pages read do not describe bursaries.
- How do you get into the Reddam House Berkshire sixth form?
- Applicants attend an interview, and offers are conditional on final GCSE grades and subject to availability. The Principal makes formal offers, and families return a signed acceptance form and pay a deposit. The school requests a reference from the current school; no entrance exam or minimum grades are published.
- Can children board at Reddam House Berkshire?
- Boarding is offered from age 11 to 18, from Year 7 upwards in the Middle and Senior Schools. Full and weekly boarding both exist, and boarders can add an early breakfast, supper, or supper and study. The pages read do not describe a separate boarding admissions process.
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