The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 81% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.7 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.7
10.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.31
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
49% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 406
- Capacity
- 81%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mr Oliver Knight (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8LA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Pangbourne College a selective school?
No. Pangbourne College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Pangbourne College?
Pangbourne College currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pangbourne College take?
Pangbourne College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Pangbourne College?
Pangbourne College is in Reading, RG8 8LA, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pangbourne College have a sixth form?
Yes, Pangbourne College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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