Starting school at St Edward’s Prep
How do you know when you’ve found the right school? Is it the academic results, the opportunities on offer or the feeling you get when you step through the door? At St Edward’s Prep School & Nursery, every child quickly finds their place in our warm and vibrant community, where happiness and enjoyment are at the heart of everything we do. Our innovative curriculum and outstanding personal development programme build a passion for discovery and learning from the youngest ages, laying the foundations for a future of academic success.
“Choosing St Edward’s Prep was one of the best decisions I’ve made as a parent.”
Current Parent, 2025
About St Edward’s Prep
St Edward’s Prep School and Nursery is a friendly, welcoming school with a passion for discovery. Based in Reading, we provide children aged 2 to 11 with an exciting, future-ready curriculum and excellent teachers who give them a lifelong love for learning and challenge them to be the very best they can be. We put enjoyment at the heart of our education and are committed to giving all children their moment to shine.
The things that make us different
- Small class sizes – supporting and challenging children 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 8am – 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
- Friendly bus service – serving the surrounding area
Join our next Open Day
Experience St Edward’s Prep School & Nursery in action. Join us for our next Open Day in May for a personal tour to discover our innovative curriculum and find out more about our Nursery and Prep School community.
You’ll be able to visit classes, talk to teachers and pupils about their work and see what makes learning special at St Edward’s. You will also get to meet our Headteacher, Jonathan Parsons, and enjoy some delicious treats from our catering team.
If you would like to visit us before our Open Day for a personal tour, please contact our Registrar, Jordan Ruddick on registrar@stedwardsprep.com so that we can arrange a time that works for you.
