West Berkshire - Education

Education

Some of the state schools in West Berkshire are run by the West Berkshire Local Education Authority, others are now Academies. There are ten comprehensive schools within the area:

  • The Willink School in Burghfield Common
  • The Downs School in Compton
  • John O'Gaunt Community Technology College in Hungerford
  • St Bartholomew's School in Newbury
  • Park House School in Newbury
  • Trinity School in Newbury
  • Mary Hare Grammar School in Newbury
  • Kennet Comprehensive School in Thatcham
  • Denefield School in Tilehurst
  • Little Heath School in Tilehurst
  • Theale Green Community School in Theale

There is also further and higher education provided in the area, represented by Newbury College, however there are no universities, the nearest being the University of Reading and one of the campuses of Thames Valley University, both in the neighbouring Reading Borough. Independent schools in the district include Downe House and Bradfield College.

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