Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools

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Thatcham, RG189UL Age 2-13 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Marlston House
Hermitage
Thatcham, RG189UL

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110127
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Marlston House, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9UL
Age range
2-13
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
400 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

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School Demographics

Total Pupils
343
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (3 pupils)

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
343 pupils
2-13

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire"

Head Teacher's Message

David Fleming, Headmaster, MA (Oxon), MSc, has led Brockhurst & Marlston House Schools for twenty years. He emphasizes a science-informed, family-run approach and highlights the schools’ evolution in boarding, facilities, and progressive educational methods while preserving traditional values.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Soccer Rugby Cricket Hockey Athletics Swimming Cross-Country Tennis

Facilities

Indoor swimming pool (25m) All-weather pitches Sports hall 12 acres of playing fields Performing Arts Centre Library including e-library Pottery studio Art studios ICT suite with robotics and CAD capabilities Hybrid classrooms and video conferencing equipment The Cabin – onsite parent café and workspace Extensive school grounds and field studies facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Diamond model of education with single-sex classes from Year 3–7 and co-educational environment outside classroom Single-sex teaching in core academic lessons to support different learning needs; mixed classes in Years 7–8 Wide range of specialist subjects (English, Maths, Science, French, Technology, History, Geography, Scripture) with Latin from Year 5 and Greek/Spanish options for scholarship and later years Latin from Year 6–7; Greek for scholarships; Mandarin offered as an option; Spanish from Year 7 Integrated ICT and online learning through hybrid classrooms and WorldClass LMS, with live online lessons and a cloud-based catch-up library Extensive Extracurricular Programme (up to 80 activities per term) and field trips (France, Exmoor Field Studies Centre, London/Oxford/Bath) Art, Music, Drama, LAMDA and Performing Arts provision; multiple choirs and orchestras; opportunities for scholarships and instrument learning Design & Technology with CAD, robotics, and e-learning integration; programming in Scratch, Python, HTML; use of robotics in year groups Pastoral and academic progression plans including 13+ preparation through Reasoning and interview practice, and scholarship streams

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Ridge House After School Care provides wrap around care until 6 p.m. Morning care including breakfast is available (7:45 a.m. start, with breakfast). After school options run 3–6 p.m. with activities; pricing includes 4:15 p.m. £5/day, 5:00 p.m. £8/day, 6:00 p.m. £12/day, and a supper option (£2). Year 2 supper £4. There are 3 p.m.–6 p.m. activity sessions for Years 3–8 (£20–£30 per session depending on year). After-hours wrap around care from 6 p.m. costs £30. Flexi-Day/boarding options are available as described in the Fees section.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Nursery: Fees listed for 2025–2026. Nursery fees provided; Reception, Year 1 & 2: £5,600 per term (incl. VAT). Breakfast Club £5. After School Care and wraparound options available with multiple time windows and charges. Junior Short Day (Year 3–4): £7,200 per term. Senior Day (Year 5–8): £9,200 per term. Flexi-Day (Year 5–8, up to 3 p.m.): £6,200 per term. Flexi-Boarding (Yr 3–8): from £? (see site); Full boarding for UK pupils £12,000 per term, international pupils £12,750 per term. Armed Forces & Diplomatic Service Families discount available (£9,603 per term). LDC 1:1 lessons: £375 per term (1 per week); £750 per term (2 per week). In-class support: £13 per lesson. Additional specialist assessments: £25. Exam support: £60–£100 per series. Other listed items include numerous art, music, sports and technology courses with separate fee structures. This information is inclusive of VAT where applicable and subject to change. For precise current amounts, see the Fees page and the fee calculator.

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