Kids

St Andrew’s, Pangbourne

This bucolic co-ed prep school in the rolling hills of Berkshire is family-oriented, outdoorsy with great results – and the Duchess of Cambridge raves about it.
5 things I’ve learned about motherhood

Acclaimed author (and Muddy favourite) Clover Stroud is in the midst of raising her 5 children. Miraculously she's found time to write a book about it all. Here's a taster.
St George’s, Windsor Castle

More than just a chi-chi address, St George's is a chorister school, with royal links, excellent academics and music oozing from every corner.
J’adore/ J’abhor

Parlez-vous teen slang? The language barrier has always been a problem when it comes to parent/child communications. Do you find the way your little darlings speak totally basic or, like, lit?
Queen Anne’s, Caversham

Muddy says: A dynamic girls' day and boarding school that's revolutionising the way teens are taught. Set in 34 acres it boasts 'wow' facilities, results and a cool sixth form centre.
Waverley Prep School, Wokingham

A modern day school in Wokingham for boys and girls, aged 0-11 years. This family focussed prep is ranked highly in the Sunday Times Top 100 for its superb academic record.
St Joseph’s College, Reading

An impressive co-ed all-through school in Reading town centre that's big on wellbeing, has deliciously low fees and fits in with family life.
St John’s Beaumont, Old Windsor

An under the radar prep that's laser focussed on the softer skills and academic rigour to produce well-rounded socially intelligent boys.
Elstree, Woolhampton

Here come the girls! This stunning bucolic prep is going co-ed as of September 2020. It's big on manners, academics and life skills.
St Edward’s Prep, Reading

Impressive 11+ prep and high success rate to grammar schools, St Edward's in Reading is a hidden gem amongst Berkshire's more shouty prep schools.