• Queen Anne's School is curious, future focused and strongly supportive, and aims to combine tradition with a school culture that encourages girls to become fully themselves.

• Will suit families seeking a substantial girls' school near Reading where boarding is available, pastoral care is taken seriously and the overall tone feels progressive rather than stiff.

Admissions at Queen Anne's School are polished, substantial and clearly structured, with the strongest appeal for families who want a girls' boarding-capable school that is both established and forward looking. The school will appeal to families seeking a Berkshire girls' day-and-boarding school where tradition, future focus, strong pastoral care and broad co-curricular life are all visible parts of the proposition and who are actively looking for a setting whose identity feels more considered than generic.

Scholarships are clearly part of the published Queen Anne's offer, with academic, sport, dance, music, drama and art awards available at key entry points, alongside means-tested bursaries for families needing financial assistance.

The overall picture is strong and substantial, with the school foregrounding its 35-acre campus, award-winning pastoral care, careers guidance and a clear set of entry points at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Parents should still visit because the real question is whether the school's tone, pace and expectations feel energising and sustainable for their child.