St Edward's Prep
Reading, Reading, South East · RG30 2JH
With just 132 pupils on roll, St Edward's Prep is among the smaller independent schools in Reading, an intimacy that allows staff to know each child individually. The co-educational prep welcomes boys and girls as day pupils, and inspection falls under the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Mr Jonathan Parsons leads the school as Head. Families drawn to a close-knit, fee-paying environment rather than a large institution may find the scale particularly appealing.
132
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 132
- Location
- Reading, Reading, South East
- Website
- https://www.stedwardsprep.com/
Headteacher
Head Mr Jonathan Parsons
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Teaching & academics
As an ISI-inspected independent prep, St Edward's operates within the fee-paying sector. Its small roll lends itself to close attention to each pupil's progress.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
The last word
A small, mixed prep in Reading where a modest roll keeps the focus firmly on the individual child.
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St Edward's Prep 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Edward's Prep located?
St Edward's Prep is located at Reading, RG30 2JH.
What type of school is St Edward's Prep?
St Edward's Prep is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend St Edward's Prep?
St Edward's Prep has approximately 132 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.