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Pangbourne College

Other independent school · Reading, RG8 8LA

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#475 of 2,536

Better than 81% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils393 of 500 places
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Oliver Knight
Local authorityWest Berkshire
Opened01 Jan 1924
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 110132.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWest BerkshireEngland
Attainment 8 score32.449.246.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%71%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%51.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%15.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%66.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 482--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWest BerkshireEngland
Average points per A-level entry39.3534.9635
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels39.6635.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better27.6%17%17.5%
A-level progress score0.31--
A-level progressAbove average--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study56--
Average applied general gradeDist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils393
Girls147
Boys246
SEN support225
EHC plan3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destination77%
Higher education44.8%
Employment32.2%
Not sustained13.8%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Pangbourne College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.3 miNot applicableSt Andrew's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.4 miPrimaryPangbourne Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.7 miPrimaryBasildon C.E. Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Unrated
1.7 miPrimaryWhitchurch Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Pangbourne College

How does Pangbourne College rank in England?

Pangbourne College ranks 475 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 81% of schools).

How many pupils attend Pangbourne College?

Pangbourne College has 393 pupils aged 11 to 19, with capacity for 500.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.