Ludgrove
Wokingham, Wokingham, South East · RG40 3AB
A boys' boarding school founded in 1892, Ludgrove caters for a tightly knit community of around 186 pupils aged 8 to 13 in Wokingham. Its scale is deliberately small, and the pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly six to one points to a highly attentive, individual approach. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, and judged it compliant with regulatory standards. The full boarding model and ages served make it a school designed to prepare boys thoroughly for senior school at 13.
186
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 8-13
- Pupils
- 186
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 6
- Location
- Wokingham, Wokingham, South East
- Website
- https://www.ludgroveschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0118 978 9881
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr Simon Barber
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's top rating of excellent reflects strong teaching and outcomes across the school. With one teacher to around six boys, pupils receive a notably high level of attention, and a substantial proportion of the roll - close to a third - receives some form of SEN support, suggesting the school is geared to identify and respond to individual needs. Academic scholarships are available for the most able candidates.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 31.89%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Beyond the classroom, Ludgrove recognises a range of talents through Music, Drama and several tiers of Sports awards, from exhibitions to full scholarships. The personal development rating of excellent indicates that pastoral and co-curricular life is a genuine strength within the boarding environment.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1892
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
No personal mobile phones, iPads, other electronic gadgets and smart watches allowed at school. Only year 8 boys able to bring iPods/itouches for music. International students allowed to travel with mobile phone and use at designated times to phone home; devices stored securely in school office otherwise
Money matters
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £41,760
- Bursaries up to
- 110% of fees
Ludgrove Foundation Award in partnership with Royal National Children's Springboard Foundation offers places of 110% (beyond full fee remission)
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
The last word
A small, traditional boys' prep with full boarding and a strikingly low pupil-to-teacher ratio. Boarding fees reach up to £41,760 a year, though the Ludgrove Foundation Award can fund places beyond full fee remission for eligible families.
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Ludgrove 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Ludgrove located?
Ludgrove is located at Ludgrove, Wokingham, Wokingham, RG40 3AB.
What type of school is Ludgrove?
Ludgrove is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Ludgrove?
Ludgrove has approximately 186 pupils on roll.
What is Ludgrove's inspection rating?
Ludgrove is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 23 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.