Local Schools

Sonning CE Primary School

Sonning CE Primary School is a popular school situated within the village of Sonning on Thames. We are a one form entry school with 210 pupils (ages 4 to 11 years) and we are proud of retaining a lovely family atmosphere where everyone is valued and can contribute to the life of our school.

Sonning is a good school with many outstanding features (OFSTED June 2011) and has a very supportive and hardworking team of staff and governors to ensure that our children live out our school mission statement: "LEARN, ENJOY, WORK AND ACHIEVE IN FAITH"

For general or admissions enquiries please contact our school office on 0118 9693399 and they will direct your call to the appropriate member of staff. You can also find out more about our school by visiting our website at: www.sonning.wokingham.sch.uk

Reading Bluecoat Secondary School

Reading Blue Coat School is an independent school for boys aged 11-18, with a co-educational Sixth Form. Facilities include a new Geology and Psychology building, new 23-classroom teaching block and art department, an all-purpose sports centre, a dedicated Sixth Form Centre, a boathouse on the Thames, a cricket pavilion and an indoor swimming pool. While academic success is important at Blue Coat, there is also a generous co-curricular provision in both sport and the Arts, as well as a Combined Cadet Force, D of E and an extensive programme of trips and visits. The school presents numerous shows and concerts - both at lunchtime and in the evening – to which everybody, and particularly residents of Sonning, are invited.

Open Morning and Open Afternoon dates can be found together with information about the school and upcoming events at http://www.rbcs.org.uk

Contact details are as follows:

  • Mrs Jane Jarrett, Director of Admissions and Marketing
    Tel. 0118 933 5811; email. jj@rbcs.org.uk
  • Ms Audrey Fernandes, Admissions Administrator
    Tel. 0118 933 5806; email. aaf@rbcs.org.uk