About Padworth College

Padworth College is 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.

Padworth College offers a unique educational experience and provides a stepping stone between traditional school education and university studies. Students are closely supervised and supported, but also learn how to study independently and to develop study skills that will allow them to thrive in a university environment.

Key features:

  • A strong focus on the development of independent learning to facilitate the transition from A Level to university
  • A commitment to realising academic potential and finding the right career pathways for the individual
  • Small class sizes (average 8-10)
  • A diverse international community, with the student body made up of up to 30 nationalities
  • Flexible subject combinations, with students offered advice on optimal study plans at the point of admission
  • Oxbridge tutorial style education with Personal Tutors supporting university applications
  • Medical and Oxbridge Preparation Programmes provided at no extra cost
  • A traditional British curriculum with a modern approach and global outlook
  • The opportunity to board on a full-time, weekly or flexible basis with high quality pastoral support, promoting independence and aiding the transition to university
  • A high level of contact between staff, parents, and students
  • Personalised learning plans with regular testing, leading to focused target setting for each individual student
  • Extensive sports and extra-curricular activities
  • Excellent track record of placing students in leading UK universities
  • Set within an impressive 12 acre campus, close to the university town of Reading and just 50 miles from central London
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.