Reddam House Berkshire vs Rikkyo School in England

	R Reddam House Berkshire London, United Kingdom	R Rikkyo School in England London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £14,766 - 43,923	Fees / year £34,985 - 37,985
Age range	Age range 0 - 18 years	Age range 10 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Japanese Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 762	Pupils 190
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Japanese, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1972
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Reddam House Berkshire is on Bearwood Road in Sindlesham, near Wokingham, Berkshire. The campus is set in 125 acres of parkland centred on a Victorian mansion. Wokingham has good rail connections to London Waterloo (under an hour) and Reading. The M4 motorway is nearby, and Heathrow Airport is about 30 miles away.	Location Guildford Road, Rudgwick, West Sussex RH12 3BE, United Kingdom. The school is located in the rural parish of Rudgwick, west of Horsham. Access by rail: London Waterloo to Guildford is about 35 minutes; from Guildford, a taxi to the school is around 20 minutes. By road, it is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes from London via the A3 to Guildford and then the A281 toward Horsham.
Stages	Stages The school has four divisions: Early Learning School (3 months to 4+ years), Junior School (Reception to Year 6), Middle School (Years 7-9), and Senior School (Years 10-13 including Sixth Form). This structure provides an all-through educational journey from infancy to university entry.	Stages Elementary (primary), Middle, and High School. The school is co-educational.
School type	School type Reddam House is an independent co-educational day and boarding school. Flexible boarding options including weekly and full boarding are available from Year 7. The school is part of the Inspired Education Group, a global network of 121 schools.	School type Co-educational, full-time boarding school with Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Reddam House originates from South Africa, with schools also in Australia and the UK. It is part of the Inspired Education Group.	Country affiliation Affiliated with Japan; recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education as an overseas private educational facility equivalent to domestic schools.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Christian; daily worship and Sunday services; a chaplain leads Christian practices and activities.
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure The academic year runs from April to March in three terms. All students live in dormitories. Weekends are spent in the dormitory as part of the regular schedule, and there are three opportunities per year for one-week homestays with British families.
Bus service details	Bus service details A bus service is available for students. Details of routes and costs can be obtained from the school.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Termly Tuition Fees (2025-26, inclusive of VAT) Junior School (Reception to Year 6) - GBP 4,922 to GBP 6,195 per term Middle & Senior School (Years 7-13) Day - GBP 7,893 per term Full Boarding (Years 7-9) - GBP 13,710 per term Full Boarding (Years 10-13) - GBP 14,641 per term Weekly Boarding (Years 7-9) - GBP 12,987 per term Weekly Boarding (Years 10-13) - GBP 13,970 per term Registration Fee - GBP 140 A deposit is required upon acceptance. A detailed fees booklet is available from the school. The Early Learning School has a separate fee structure.	Fee details Application and entrance fees - Entrance (admission) fee: GBP 3,970 (VAT 20% included). - Facilities maintenance fee: GBP 1,985 (VAT 20% included); this is charged annually and is payable at the start of the school year. Annual tuition (including boarding) by school section — full year and per-term amounts - Primary (小学部): GBP 33,000 per year (this amount covers tuition and boarding). Per-term amount (three-term billing) = GBP 11,000 per term. - Middle (中学部): GBP 36,000 per year (tuition + boarding). Per-term amount = GBP 12,000 per term. - Senior / Upper (高等部): GBP 37,800 per year (tuition + boarding). Per-term amount = GBP 12,600 per term. (The school presents the published amounts as annual figures and allows payment by term; the per-term figures above are the annual totals divided into three equal term payments as the school permits termly payment.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard invoicing and payment windows: invoices for the year/terms are issued at the start of each payment period and the school sets the following timing for invoices and payment deadlines: around early March for April starters, early August for September starters, and early December for January starters. Tuition is payable by the beginning of each term; the school requests that fees be paid by the first week of each term. - Installment and proration rules: - Termly payment is available; fees may be paid per term. - For mid‑year (mid‑academic-year) entry, the school charges pro rata: two‑term entry = two thirds of the annual fee; three‑term entry = one third of the annual fee. - Facilities maintenance fee is required as a lump annual payment at the start of the school year. Boarding fees - Boarding charges are included within the published annual fee figures (the school combines tuition and boarding into the single annual amounts above). The published fee package explicitly includes boarding, laundry, room cleaning and three meals per day (plus snacks/drinks at tea times). - When a formal separation of “tuition” and “boarding” is required for subsidy or accounting purposes, the school uses an internal split of 80% tuition and 20% boarding. Other costs and items not included in the published fees - The published fee package excludes the following additional costs, which parents should budget separately: - Pocket money and personal spending. - Optional individual lessons (music, language tuition) requested by the student. - Costs for certain extracurricular activities (coaches, entry fees, transport, associated meals, weekend trips etc.). - Commercially‑administered external tests and qualification exam fees (for example IELTS, Cambridge/英検, 漢検 etc.). - Some course materials and textbooks (notably for the senior/upper school where textbooks and supplementary materials are listed separately). - Transport costs (school travel / airport transfers) are not covered. - Uniform: a specific, separate uniform charge is not listed among the fee‑included items in the published fee notice; uniform and similar one‑off kit costs should be treated as a possible additional expense unless stated otherwise in admissions materials. Refund and cancellation policy - Entrance (admission) fee is non‑refundable in the event of withdrawing after acceptance. - Payments other than the entrance fee are refundable if the student's withdrawal occurs before the payment deadline for that instalment. - If a student leaves partway through the year the school will refund fees and facilities maintenance for whole terms not yet attended. If a student withdraws or transfers during a term, the fee and facility maintenance for that term are not refunded. Fee payment options and instructions - Accepted payment channels: online international payment system (Flywire) and international bank transfer to the school's UK bank account. The school encourages use of Flywire to reduce sending costs and to enable home‑country payment convenience. - Bank transfer details (published instruction): payments by bank transfer should be made to the RIKKYO SCHOOL IN ENGLAND TRUST account at National Westminster Bank (account number and sort code are provided in the school's fee instructions and invoices; IBAN and SWIFT/BIC are also published for international remittances). When using bank transfer, the payer must include the student's name and should ensure transfer fees charged by the sending bank are covered so the school receives the full invoiced amount. Cash and cheques are not accepted for fee payments. - One‑off (annual) payment option: a single annual payment (one‑off settlement) is available by request; the school will issue a separate invoice for lump‑sum payment upon arrangement with the finance office. VAT and pricing note - Published fees are shown inclusive of VAT at 20% where applicable under the UK rules introduced for independent school fees. The school's published annual figures are VAT‑inclusive. Summary (quick reference) - Entrance fee: GBP 3,970 (VAT included). Facilities maintenance: GBP 1,985 (VAT included). Annual tuition (tuition + boarding): Primary GBP 33,000; Middle GBP 36,000; Senior GBP 37,800. Termly payments are available (standard three‑term division shown above). Payment accepted via Flywire or international bank transfer; invoices and deadlines follow the start‑of‑term schedule described above. Refund rules: entrance fee non‑refundable; other refunds limited to payments made before the relevant deadline or for whole unused terms.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Flexible boarding is available from Year 7, with both weekly and full boarding options. Full boarding fees range from GBP 13,710 to GBP 14,641 per term depending on year group. Weekly boarding is slightly less. The boarding provision is on the 125-acre campus.	Boarding arrangements All students live in on-site boarding facilities. The girls' dormitory is in the Main Building and the boys' dormitory is in the New Wing.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options There is a central dining hall (New Hall) where students and staff eat meals together.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Reddam House Berkshire is part of the Inspired Education Group, a global network of 121 schools serving over 95,000 students worldwide. The Reddam House brand originates from South Africa, with schools also in Australia. Inspired Education Group provides a framework for collaboration across its network.	Governance and ownership Governed by a Board of Trustees.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school follows the British curriculum through to A Levels. The Junior School provides a broad foundation curriculum. In Middle School, students prepare for GCSEs, and the Sixth Form offers A Levels. A Challenge and Extension programme provides enrichment for students who want to push beyond the standard curriculum. The school uses innovative educational technology including a VR Metaverse and Global Study Platform.	Curriculum details The curriculum is three interdependent elements: (1) Academic/core curriculum – Japanese MEXT required subjects; (2) Support curriculum – PSHEE, SMSC, RSE, British Values, Cultural Capital, and extra-curricular activities; (3) Outside-the-classroom learning – engagement with social, cultural, spiritual, academic, sporting and other organisations and events to enrich and motivate learning. Core subjects include Japanese, geography, history, social studies, mathematics, sciences, health and physical education, Visual Art, Music, English, ICT and home economics; in Primary (Grades 5–6) programming is integrated into other subjects. The curriculum aims to develop linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical, aesthetic and creative education, with a whole-school three-year English reading program to build fluent reading. The school uses a blended approach that emphasizes traditional values, discipline, higher-order thinking and metacognition, with assessment and reporting aligned to the Japanese National Curriculum (MEXT) and supported by formal assessments and termly progress reports across three domains: Knowledge & Skills, Critical Thinking & Communication, and Learning Attitude & Independence. University entrance preparation begins in Upper Secondary, and university guidance is provided along with experiences such as visits to universities including University College London (UCL).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results In 2025, A Level results were 21% A, 53% A-A, and 78% A*-B, significantly higher than the UK national average. 90% of students received offers from their first-choice universities globally.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression 90% of students were offered places at their first-choice universities globally. The school provides support with university applications as part of its provision.	Higher education progression University entrance preparation begins in Upper Secondary; university guidance is provided as part of the curriculum. The school includes university-focused activities and visits, such as University College London (UCL), as part of upper-secondary progression.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented A Challenge and Extension programme is available for students who want to go beyond the standard curriculum. This enrichment programme supports academically able students in developing their potential.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Pastoral care was rated Outstanding by ISI in 2022. The school emphasises individual attention and support for each student's personal development.	Social & emotional learning Student wellbeing and social-emotional development are central to the curriculum. Mental health is taken seriously at the school, with a focus on developing positive thinking, confidence and resilience. Personal Development and PSHEE emphasise resilience, interdependence and independence, and the curriculum incorporates social, moral, spiritual and cultural development. Staff monitor student welfare across all aspects of school life to foster a supportive and inclusive community.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a Special Educational Needs and Disability Policy. It commits to equal treatment for students with SEN and disabilities and uses Personalised Learning Plans (PLP) to tailor provision. Identification and support are guided by teacher referrals, assessments and parental input, with the option of external assessments where appropriate. The policy aligns with the Equality Act 2010 and SEND Code of Practice, and notes particular considerations for needs arising from language background (e.g., dyslexia considerations in a Japanese-language context).
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language English is taught through English Communication (EC), delivered by British teachers in small groups across year groups; the program emphasises practical English beyond a traditional classroom approach. There are also English-language lessons taught by Japanese teachers for certain subjects, including four hours of English-focused instruction in junior to senior levels. Private language lessons are available in French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian. The school provides opportunities to sit IELTS and Cambridge English exams, and hosts EIKEN examinations; short-term and term-long exchange opportunities enable immersion in the UK.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Mental health is addressed as part of the curriculum and is taken seriously alongside character development, with an emphasis on promoting positive thinking, confidence and resilience. The curriculum areas include Health Literacy and Personal Development, reinforcing healthy relationships and wellbeing. Staff are equipped to recognise signs of mental health concerns and to respond, including referral to external services when needed.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school operates a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy with staff training and clear reporting procedures to a Designated Safeguarding Lead. The policy references Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and covers issues such as child-on-child abuse, missing education, domestic abuse, self-harm and online safety. The safeguarding framework includes multi-agency collaboration and procedures for involving external agencies as required to protect students.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus covers 125 acres of parkland centred on a Victorian mansion. The school combines historic architecture with modern facilities. Technology is a feature, with VR Metaverse capabilities and a Global Study Platform. The extensive grounds provide space for sport, recreation, and outdoor learning.	Facilities overview Rikkyo School in England sits on a historic site dating back over 100 years on Guildford Road, Rudgwick, West Sussex RH12 3BE, England. The Main Building houses the girls' dormitory, with the Lodge and a long driveway leading to the heart of the estate. Gardens, Stables, East House, West House and South House are used for staff housing and teaching spaces. A modern complex includes the New Building for the boys' dormitory, the New Hall for dining and theatre, and a classroom block with 20 ordinary classrooms, a martial arts hall and a chapel. The administration block contains staff rooms, a health centre and a library, and a Science Laboratory Building was completed in recent years. The Music Building houses the main music room and eight practice rooms, and the campus includes a gym, an all-weather track and multiple playing fields, with twenty networked computers in the administration area.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The 125-acre campus provides playing fields and sports grounds. School teams achieve success at regional and local competitions. The extensive grounds support a wide range of outdoor sports.	Sports facilities The gymnasium covers space equivalent to three tennis courts. There is a 400-metre all-weather track. Three football pitches are available. Eight tennis courts have been upgraded recently.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school uses innovative technology including a VR Metaverse for immersive learning experiences and a Global Study Platform connecting students across the Inspired Education Group network.	Academic facilities Twenty ordinary classrooms are in the classroom block, which also includes a martial arts hall and a chapel. The administration block contains staff rooms, a health centre and a library. A Science Laboratory Building was completed in recent years to support science education.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Performing arts are a strength, with dance, music, and theatre programmes. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is available. Extensive co-curricular enrichment activities run alongside academic studies.	Extra curricular facilities There are many clubs ranging from cultural to sports. Students may join multiple clubs. Club examples include basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, tennis, kendo, table tennis, softball, cooking, flower arrangement, tea ceremony, drama, percussion, public relations, light music, outdoor activities, photography, dance, lacrosse and an orchestra. A Friday Sports program runs after lunch on Fridays, offering activities such as horseback riding, dancing, Shaolin kung fu, aerobics, table tennis, soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball and golf.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Reddam House originates from South Africa, with schools also established in Australia. The Berkshire campus is set in a Victorian mansion on 125 acres. The school is part of the Inspired Education Group, a global network of 121 premium schools.	History Rikkyo School in England opened in 1972 with 19 pupils in the primary division, followed by the junior school in 1973 and the high school in 1976. It was designated as an overseas educational facility by the Japanese Ministry of Education in 1975 and was recognised by the UK as an Independent School in 1977. Anniversary concerts were held at major London venues: the 10th in 1982 at Wigmore Hall, the 15th in 1987 at Queen Elizabeth Hall, the 20th in 1992 at Queen Elizabeth Hall, the 25th in 1997 at Queen Elizabeth Hall, the 30th in 2002, and the 40th in 2012 at St. John's Smith Square. The campus expanded with a dining hall (1985), a chapel and classroom block (1986), a gym (1993), a GCSE science course (1994), a science building (1995), a 400m all-weather track (1999), and a martial arts hall (2002). In 2015, the school formed a partnership with University College London and the University of Surrey to establish a UK university entrance program, and a new girls' dormitory was completed.
Community	Community The school community spans from infants to sixth formers on a single 125-acre campus. Being part of the Inspired Education Group connects the school to a global community of 95,000+ students across 121 schools. Performing arts bring the community together through regular productions.	Community New students participate in a sports day two weeks after term starts, forming cross-year teams led by older pupils to build school spirit. The Japanese Evening invites local pupils to experience Japanese culture through activities such as tea ceremony, martial arts, calligraphy, and origami, coordinated by the student council. Mid-term breaks include home stays arranged by the school or host families; Wimbledon tennis matches are a major annual highlight. The year also features an entrance ceremony and Bluebell visit in April, a sports day and Japanese Evening in May, Wimbledon viewing in June, a school concert in July, and Open Day in November plus Christmas events that foster a strong sense of community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The school has an Alumni Association and a Supporters group that organise activities and events; information about their activities is posted on the Alumni & Supporters site, with details on the linked site. The Alumni site provides updates, galleries and messages from alumni, and there is a Bluebell Fundraising page to support school initiatives.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Challenge and Extension programme offers enrichment for able students. The Global Study Platform connects students with peers across the Inspired Education Group worldwide. VR Metaverse technology provides immersive learning opportunities.	Academic & intellectual The school follows the Japanese Ministry of Education curriculum with an English language component added for all year groups. English Conversation is taught by British teachers in small classes for four hours per week, focusing on practical English through discussion and field learning. In the middle years, science is taught; from middle school year 3 to high school year 2, IGCSE science is offered to prepare for UK external qualifications, and in the humanities track, history is taught by British teachers. The school has designated university admission slots, including for Rikkyo University.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Performing arts are a defining feature of the school, with strong programmes in dance, music, and theatre. Regular performances and productions showcase student talent. The school won a Muddy's Best Schools Award for Experiential Learning.	Arts & creative Music education is part of the curriculum, with specialist instructors offering private lessons in piano, violin, flute, and cello. A broad range of arts clubs is offered, including drama, percussion, photography, and dance, along with an orchestra club. The program encourages student creativity through a variety of performing arts opportunities.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Individual language lessons led by foreign teachers are available in English, German, and French. Outings and exchanges provide immersion in British life, including field trips to Cambridge and Oxford and visits to London museums and theatres. Japanese Evening invites students from nearby schools to learn about Japanese culture. Open Day (cultural festival) is held each year for the wider community.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies After-school and weekend clubs cover a wide spectrum, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, tennis, kendo, table tennis, softball, cooking, flower arrangement, tea ceremony, drama, percussion, public relations, light music, outdoor study, photography, dance, lacrosse, and orchestra. Friday Sports offers a weekly all-school sports program after lunch, with activities ranging from familiar team sports to horseback riding, dance, kung fu, aerobics, golf, and more; the list of activities rotates each term.
Community & service	Community & service The Duke of Edinburgh Award programme is available for students. Community engagement is part of the school's co-curricular provision.	Community & service There are active ties with the local community, including sport and culture exchanges with nearby schools and participation in village church Sunday services. Open Day and Japanese Evening are community-facing events that invite local students and families to learn about Japanese culture.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school has a student council and various committees; elections for the student council and the handover of responsibilities within clubs and committees occur each term.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports teams compete at regional and local level across multiple disciplines. The 125-acre campus provides extensive outdoor space for physical activity. Wellbeing is supported through the school's pastoral care system, rated outstanding by ISI.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is supported through Friday Sports and a wide range of sports and outdoor activities; the campus offers a 400m all-weather track, three football pitches, eight tennis courts, a gym, a kendo hall, a science building, and a library on the English countryside grounds. Weekly Friday sports include equestrian, dance, karate, aerobics, table tennis, soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, badminton, golf, and more.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. The Global Study Platform connects students with peers in the Inspired Education Group across multiple countries, providing international exposure.	Language provision English education includes E.C. (English Communication) taught by British teachers in small classes from elementary to high school; Japanese-language English classes are also offered using Japanese textbooks. IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation are available; IELTS exams were introduced as part of the UK university pathway in 2015. The school is designated as an EIKEN exam center, allowing three EIKEN tests per term on campus (with the 1st-grade level and speaking test held in London). Private lessons (one 50-minute session per week) are available in English and in French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Russian.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school provides a bilingual approach with English-taught lessons by British teachers and English-language lessons taught by Japanese teachers, integrating Japanese and English across elementary to high school.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Homestays with British families are available up to three times per year, and there is a short-term exchange program with UK schools; students also participate in UK-focused outdoor and cultural activities, including visits to Cambridge, Oxford, and London.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Muddy's Best Schools Award for Experiential Learning — Recognised for innovative experiential learning approaches.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations ISI Outstanding and Excellent — Rated Outstanding and Excellent in every area by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2022. ISA — Member of the Independent Schools Association. ISBA — Member of the Independent Schools' Bursars Association. Society of Heads — Member of the professional association for heads of independent schools. AEGIS — Accredited by the Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students. Inspired Education Group — Part of a global network of 121 premium schools.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Contact the admissions team or visit the school for a tour of the 125-acre campus. 2. Submit a registration form with the GBP 140 registration fee. 3. Entry assessments vary by age and year group. 4. Scholarships are available for qualifying students. 5. The school accepts students at various entry points from Early Learning through to Sixth Form. 6. International families are supported through AEGIS accreditation for guardianship arrangements.	Admissions 1. Submit an application during the designated intake window. For the 2025 September intake, the application period ran from May 22, 2025 to June 5, 2025, and a small number of places were available. After submission, the school will contact applicants with the next steps. Details are provided in the admission guidelines. 2. Undergo an interview and a written examination. Written examination dates vary by intake: June 15, 2025 (September 2025 intake), October 12, 2025 (January 2025 intake), and January 25, 2026 (April 2026 intake). Examinations are held either in Japan at Lifesnider Hall or in the UK at Rikkyo English Academy, depending on where the applicant sits the exam.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships are available for qualifying students. Details of eligibility and categories are available from the admissions team.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
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