Supporting St Joseph’s Families
We are very sorry to hear the news about the potential closure of St Joseph’s College. We understand that this is a difficult and worrying time for families as you consider the next steps in your child’s education. In order to support you the best we can, we have brought together the following key information about our school and would be happy to welcome you for a tour of the setting.
About St Edward’s Prep
St Edward’s Prep is a small and friendly co-educational school and nursery based on Tilehurst Road in Reading, five minutes from the city centre. We value personal development and academic progress equally, which means that children thrive and excel here and, most importantly, enjoy their learning. We are a small school that caters for the individual needs of our pupils. Please do come and visit us to experience this and get to know us.
Here is a short summary of what we provide for our families:
- Small class sizes: every child is known, supported and challenged to reach their potential.
- Little Griffins Nursery: inspiring confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.
- Thriving Reception class: a creative approach to starting learning in earnest.
- Wrap-around care: from 7.45am-6pm, including lots of extra-curricular clubs and activities.
- Innovative and inspiring curriculum: connecting children’s learning to the world around them.
- Inspirational subject-specialist teachers: building in-depth knowledge.
- Digital learning: ensuring children have the skills they need for the future.
- Excellent technology, sports, arts and outdoor learning: amazing opportunities across the curriculum and beyond.
- Supportive exam preparation programme: helping children sit entrance exams with confidence.
- Excellent outcomes: successful entry to both grammar and independent senior schools.
- Competitive fees: making private education affordable for as many families as possible.
- Friendly door-to-door bus service: serving the surrounding area within a ten-mile radius.
- Popular and engaging Holiday Club: running every school holiday for children aged 4 to 11.
Useful Links
Click on the images below to read more about how our curriculum works, the pastoral care we offer, our 2023 ISI Inspection Report and a bit more about how we prepare our children for their move to senior school.
You can also visit our Facebook and Instagram pages where we regularly share photo and video highlights from the school day, community events and pupil celebrations.
