Welcome To Padworth College

We are a small sixth form international boarding college, offering a highly personalised education, preparing students from all over the world, aged 14 to 19 years, for entry to leading universities globally. Since we were established in 1963, we have helped thousands of students from the UK and overseas achieve excellent academic results and gain entry to some of the best universities in the UK. Situated on a beautiful campus, close to the university town of Reading and within a 50 mile radius of 40 universities, including 7 Russell Group institutions, we are a great place for students to live, learn and thrive.
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Padworth Voices
We pride ourselves in maintaining a high level of contact between staff, students and parents, with all students supported by their own Personal Tutor throughout their time at the College.
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Beyond The Classroom
Our Enrichment Programme includes a varied programme of sport, social and recreational activities and trips throughout the week, as well as regular excursions every weekend. The programme is designed to foster team spirit and confidence and to provide opportunities for students to add value to their university applications.
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Padworth students live active lives! A selection of recent news from the College can be found here.
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POSTED: Tue 21 Jan 2025
Important Announcement

Richard Lewis and Alistair Wardell were appointed as joint administrators of Padworth College Limited on 30 June 2025.

In the days prior to our appointment the directors had notified parents, guardians, agents and staff that the school was ceasing to trade.

If you are a creditor, you will shortly receive formal notification from the Joint Administrators of their appointment with details of how to claim the amounts you are owed. Please let us know if you have not heard from us by 18 July 2025.

If you have any queries, please send them via email to cmusupport@uk.gt.com.

The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the Joint Administrators who act as agents of the Company and without personal liability. Richard Lewis and Alistair Wardell are authorised by the Insolvency Practitioners Association to act as insolvency practitioners.