Crosfields School

Crosfields School is a thriving co-educational independent day school for children aged 2 to 16, set in attractive surroundings just outside Reading. We are excited to be opening our Sixth Form in September 2027.

At Crosfields, we are proud to offer an education that balances academic ambition with a commitment to personal development. We believe education should be transformative, equipping young people not only with excellent qualifications, but with the confidence, character and curiosity to thrive in our changing world.

From Nursery through to GCSE, our broad and engaging curriculum is designed to inspire a love of learning, encourage independent thinking and nurture intellectual curiosity. Our pupils benefit from high-quality teaching, excellent facilities and a culture that celebrates both academic success and individual passions, whether in sport, the arts, leadership or service.

Our community is defined by a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose. Outstanding pastoral care and wellbeing is a priority, ensuring each pupil is known, supported and challenged to be their best. Technology is thoughtfully integrated across the school to foster creativity and develop essential future-ready skills.

Guided by our values of kindness, commitment, ambition, growth and integrity, Crosfields is a school where both pupils and staff are encouraged to flourish. We invest in our people, offering a supportive, collaborative working environment where professional development is valued and innovation is welcomed.

In our most recent ISI inspection (March 2024), Crosfields met all statutory Independent School Standards across all areas, reflecting the strength of our provision and the quality of our community.

Crosfields is entering an exciting phase of development, making it a particularly rewarding time to join the school.

Head

Caroline Townshend

Our Vision, Mission & Values

Our Vision

For Crosfields pupils to flourish together in a community of real spirit so they may thrive with grace and intelligence in an ever-changing world.

Mission

• To provide a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum which promotes a love of learning, independent thinking and enquiring minds.
• To promote personal and collective growth and wellbeing for every member of our community, alongside excellent pastoral care in a nurturing environment.
• To integrate technology meaningfully into all areas of school life to maximise learning, creativity, and skill development.
• To build enduring and mutually beneficial relationships within the school and local community.
• To champion the school values of kindness, commitment, ambition, growth and integrity in all areas of school life.

Values

Kindness Being kind to each other and to ourselves is the cornerstone of our community.

Commitment We are driven and determined about the goals we set ourselves.

Ambition We are innovative, questioning and challenge ourselves to be the best version of ourselves.

Growth Our strides are big and small, driving us to grow in mind, spirit and character.

Integrity We champion truth and honesty as the compass that guides our thoughts, words and actions.

ISI report

Crosfields was most recently inspected by the ISI in March 2024 and was judged as meeting all statutory Independent School Standards in each of the five sections:

1: Leadership and management, and governance
2: Pupils’ education, training, and recreation
3: Pupils’ physical and mental health and emotional well-being
4: Pupils’ social and economic well-being and contribution to society
5: Safeguarding

View Crosfields School’s latest ISI report