MORE than you imagine, for LESS than you expect

We are the best value Independent School in Reading and Berkshire offering all through education to boys and girls from ages 3 to 18.

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    Discover Our Prep School: Tour & Coffee with the Head

    Thursday 16 May 2025 – 09.30-11.00am

    Take a guided tour with one of our pupils and see first hand what our Prep pupils have been working on. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments while chatting with the Head, Mrs. Stotesbury and other key members of staff.

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    Stay & Play

    Friday 20 June 2025 – 9.30-11.00am

    Our Stay & Play sessions are fun and interactive to engage your 2-3 year old, while you chat to our Pre-Reception staff and Admissions team over refreshments.

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    St Joseph’s Swim School

    All abilities welcome from beginners through to advanced. First two lessons free as a new sign on (taster session and one lesson)

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With you the whole way

St Joseph’s in Reading offers an independent co-educational journey from ages 3-18, where every child is known as an individual.

Here at St Joseph’s we believe that a well-rounded education is the highest achievement; an education that values creativity, kindness and expression as highly as academic results. We provide an education that brings out each student’s flair and talent, so that they develop a passion for learning and gain confidence to succeed in a way unique to them.

We are proud of our welcoming and inclusive family environment; a school committed to independent education being within reach of as many families as possible, without compromise. We strive to manage our costs to maintain fees below the market rate and we are genuinely committed to providing the very best for our students without creating an “elitist” environment. Our students encourage and look after each other; guided by Catholic Christian values that are embraced by families of all faiths and backgrounds.

Most importantly, St Joseph’s will equip your child with the skills, self-worth and education to step confidently into an ever-changing and challenging world.

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St Joseph’s offers a seamless co-educational journey from ages 3-18,where every child is known as an individual.

  • Our daughter has been a student at St Joseph’s  for the past seven years, starting in Year 7 and continuing through to the completion of her A Levels. Throughout her time at the school, we have been consistently impressed by the nurturing and supportive environment fostered by the dedicated staff.

    One of the standout aspects of St Joseph’s is its exceptional pastoral care. The pastoral team has been instrumental in providing guidance and support at key pinch points over the years, ensuring that our daughter felt valued and encouraged at every stage of her journey. Their commitment to student well-being has been truly commendable.

    Sixth Form Parent

  • We are truly delighted and deeply grateful that our child has had the privilege of studying at St Joseph’s College, Reading. The school provided not just an excellent education, but also an environment where a genuine sense of warmth and belonging thrived. From a welcoming atmosphere to the strong community spirit, we always felt that our child was surrounded by care, support, and encouragement. The values and friendships fostered here have left a lasting impression on our family, and we will always cherish the experiences and memories from this remarkable institution.

    Year 6 Parent

  • Our son thoroughly enjoys his time at St. Joseph’s College, and I am deeply grateful for the care and opportunities the College has provided for him. He settled in very quickly during his early years, and it has been a joy to watch him flourish into the confident boy he is today. His time at the College has been full of positive and wonderful memories.

    Parent of Prep Student

  • We wanted to thank you very much again for the support for our daughter. You both gave up significant time to give her additional tuition and encouragement which really enabled her to believe it was worth giving it her all for a final push at the end. Maths really stood out from her other subjects with prolonged support right through to the final exam, which we know she found invaluable.

    Parent of A Level student

  • We’ve never doubted our decision to send our child to St Joseph’s and we’ve not been disappointed. The compassion, understanding with just the right level of firmness and instruction, was perfect and Mr Hatton’s personal style and approach was “spot on”.

    Parent Testimonial

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