Pangbourne College
Founded in 1917 and set in West Berkshire, Pangbourne College is a small co-educational boarding and day school of around 397 pupils, with a sixth form of 129. Its standout feature is an exceptionally low pupil-to-teacher ratio of seven, allowing a level of individual attention rarely possible in larger schools. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance requirements met. A notable 49% of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a community geared towards meeting a wide range of learning needs.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
38%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
42%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
59%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 January 2024
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: 38% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7 against a national average of 23%, while 42% of A-levels were graded A*-A compared with 28% nationally. The sixth form leans towards numerate and analytical subjects, with Economics, Mathematics and Physics among the most popular, alongside English Literature, the social sciences and creative options. Beyond traditional GCSEs and A-levels, the school offers BTEC and the EPQ, giving pupils flexibility in how they study and progress.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Oliver Knight
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 129
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in art, sport and academics signal where the school invests its co-curricular energy, rewarding pupils who excel in these areas. French, Spanish and German are all taught, and creative subjects such as Drama, Music and Art feature strongly across the curriculum.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1917
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 48.77%
- EHC plans
- 0.49%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils will not have access to their phones during the working day. Day pupils may bring a phone to school if necessary for travel purposes. Phones should be handed in on arrival in the morning to respective HOMs and should then be collected at the end of the day. Boarders will have their phones stored securely in the office during daytime and will have limited access to them in the evening. Sixth form can retain their devices overnight. In case of an emergency, parents should contact the house staff.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £25,524 - £33,282
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £33,552 - £53,784
- Bursaries up to
- 90% of fees
Means-tested bursary assistance available
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.