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Caversham Preparatory School

Reading·Not applicable·South East·Other independent school·RG4 8JZ
URN: 110177
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What the data says

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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed

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Pupil progress
Limited progress data

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Getting a place
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Admissions and catchment

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Entry, tests and fees

Independent school

Fees

Reception Class£3,125 a term

Reception Class | £3,125 per term Source · checked 28 September 2026

Years 1 & 2£4,825 a term

Years 1 & 2 | £4,825 per term Source · checked 28 September 2026

Years 3 & 4£5,045 a term

Years 3 & 4 | £5,045 per term Source · checked 28 September 2026

Years 5 & 6£5,125 a term

Years 5 & 6 | £5,125 per term Source · checked 28 September 2026

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursariesyes

A Bursary is a means-tested award to a child whose parents wish to give them an independent education but may not be able to afford all of the school fees . Bur… Source · checked 28 September 2026

ScholarshipsAcademic, Music, Sport, Art

Academic Scholarship (15%-50%) Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions

Entrance assessmentInterview

A Short Interview Source · checked 28 September 2026

Admissions pageFees pageAdmission policy

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School information

URN110177
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
PhaseNot applicable
TypeOther independent school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range3-11
HeadteacherHeadteacher Andrew Lawson
Trust—
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterNone
PostcodeRG4 8JZ
Latest pupils61
FSM eligible—

Contact and identifiers

16 Peppard Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8JZ

https://www.cavershamschool.com1189478684
DfE number6009
UKPRN10037208
Opened22 Mar 1994
GIAS updated21 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated21 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year—
Latest KS2 year—
Ofsted published—