Park House School

Students needing additional SEND support are placed on the SEN register with support overseen by the SENDCo

“Where a student is identified as needing this support, they will be placed on the SEN register and their support will be overseen by the SENDCo.”

School refers students to external specialist teams and therapists including autism, sensory, SEMH, occupational and speech/language therapy, and an Educational Psychologist

“Where appropriate, we refer students to the West Berkshire Autism team, sensory team and SEMH team, as well as occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and our Educational Psychologist.”

School partners with BRIYM (Building Resilience in Young Minds) for a mentoring programme

“We are proud to work with BRIYM (Building Resilience in Young Minds) who offer a mentoring programme.”

Named Dedicated Safeguarding Lead and SLT-lead for safeguarding, with clear reporting channels

“Mr Bale is the SLT-lead for Safeguarding and Mr Ferguson is our Dedicated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).”

History department became a top-performing subject under its Head of History (now Head of Sixth Form).

“He joined Park House in 2022 as Head of History, turning the department into a top-performing subject.”

Students attend the Destinations Expo, UCAS events at universities, and work with the West Berkshire Education Business Partnership for careers exposure and Year 12 work experience

“We also work in collaboration with the West Berkshire Education Business Partnership and professional advisors to offer a broad range of experiences and exposure to a variety of careers. All Year 12 students take part in work experience at the end of the academic year.”

All students attend the Destinations Expo hosted by Newbury College and are invited to UCAS events at universities such as Bath, Winchester and Surrey

“All students attend the Destinations Expo hosted by Newbury College and we also invite all students to attend UCAS events at universities such as Bath, Winchester and Surrey.”

School states a commitment to being an aspirational, supportive and truly inclusive community

“We are committed to providing an aspirational, supportive and truly inclusive community.”

Sixth form is built on core values of Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility.

“Our Sixth Form is built upon our strong school core values of Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility.”

Students can study either 3 A Levels or a combination of A Levels and a Level 3 BTEC extended certificate

“You will have the opportunity to study either 3 A Level courses or a combination of A Levels and a level 3 BTEC extended certificate.”

Sixth form offers a broad and varied experience supporting academic success alongside personal development.

“we are proud to offer a broad and varied Sixth Form experience that supports academic success alongside personal development, both inside and outside the classroom.”

Entry requirement for sixth form is five grades at 5+, with additional subject-specific requirements

“The entry requirement for studying in the 6th form is five grades at 5+, with additional requirements for specific subjects - please check the course information for full details”

Online applications for the September 2026 intake open on 4th November and close on 31st December 2025

“Online applications for September 2026 intake will open on the 4th November and will close on 31st December 2025 - click”

Over 95% of sixth form students progress to university, degree level apprenticeships or employment

“with over 95% heading off to university, degree level apprenticeships or into employment”

2024 destinations include Russell Group and top research-led universities including Cambridge, Bristol, Bath, Southampton, Exeter and Loughborough

“Destinations in 2024 include Russell Group and top research-led universities including: Cambridge, Bristol, Bath, Southampton, Exeter and Loughborough.”

54% of A-level students achieved grades A*-B, with 35% achieving A*-A, average grade B-

“A remarkable 54% of students achieved grades A\*- B, with 35% securing the top grades of A\*- A and the average grade for each subject entry was a B-.”

65% of students achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths at GCSE, 4% higher than any other school in the area

“with an outstanding 65% of students attaining a grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, this is 4% higher than any other school in the area.”