The Vine Christian School
With just 31 pupils on its roll, The Vine Christian School is a notably small independent school in Reading, Berkshire. Its modest size places it among the smallest fee-paying schools, which typically means low pupil numbers in each year group and a closely knit community. The school is mixed and rooted in a Christian ethos, drawing families who value a faith-based approach to education. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Teaching & academics
The school welcomes pupils from age 11 and operates an 11+ entry point. Given the very small number of pupils, year groups are likely to be intimate, allowing close attention to each child.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
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A small, Christian-centred independent in Reading that may suit families seeking a personal, faith-led setting over the scale of a larger school.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.