Pangbourne College

Academic Families works with more than 450 schools throughout the UK, and we have become experts at matching children to the right boarding school for them in order to ensure each student thrives.

 

We're delighted to present one of our partner schools:
Pangbourne College in Reading, England.

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About Pangbourne College

Academics

Pangbourne is committed to academic excellence - it encourages and supports all pupils to achieve their full potential. Pangbourne offers a range of subjects, expert teachers, small classes, a High Potential Achievers programme, learning support, scholarships, general studies, EPQ, academic enrichment, external speakers, trips and visits. The school’s aim is for students to be academically ambitious through a curriculum that stretches all pupils, regardless of ability.

Activities & sports

Sport is a major aspect of the Pangbourne experience which enhances its community and creates the spirit of ‘Team Pangbourne’. The school aims to develop the ability of every pupil in a range of sports with its broad sporting programme which caters to all goals and levels of fitness - from those looking to get involved in fitness and recreation to those on high-performance pathways. Throughout the year, pupils are encouraged to play a variety of sports, engaging in physical activity four times a week, with competitive matches offered. Pupils are also able to specialise in a sport of their choice whilst supplementing it with other activities.

International student community

Around 10% of Pangbourne pupils are international students, coming from over 12 different countries. The school believes that this diverse backdrop benefits every single member of the community, enabling everyone to expand their worldview and develop their cultural understanding.

Boarding life

Boarders at Pangbourne belong to a warm, close-knit community where every individual is known, valued and inspired to follow their passions. Dedicated facilities ensure pupils can make the most of the offerings and thoroughly enjoy their time at school. Pangbourne provides a number of boarding options to fit any lifestyle - Full boarding, Weekly boarding and Part boarding.

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