Crosfields School
School summary
Founded in 1957, Crosfields is an independent co-educational school in Reading taking children from age 3 right through to 13. With 636 pupils on roll, it sits in the medium-size band and earned an "excellent" judgement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate across both education quality and personal development. The senior school accepts pupils at 11, and the breadth of the GCSE offering points to a school that takes academic ambition seriously.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
71%
National average 23%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 5 March 2024
Teaching & academics
Results are a clear strength: 71% of GCSE grades fall in the 9-7 range, against a national average of 23%, suggesting consistently high-achieving cohorts. The curriculum spans the full range of sciences, humanities and creative subjects, with Spanish and French both available as modern languages and options such as Psychology, Computing and Drama & Theatre Studies broadening choice. Around 9% of pupils receive SEN support, indicating the school caters for a spread of learning needs alongside its strong overall attainment.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Mrs Caroline Townshend
Beyond the classroom
Cricket and rugby are the headline sports, and subjects including Music, Art & Design and Physical Education feature prominently in the academic programme, hinting at opportunities beyond the classroom.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1957
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 9.15%
- EHC plans
- 0.13%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,885 - £26,085
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Available in the senior school up to full fees
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Crosfields School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.