Crosfields on nurturing success

Berkshire co-ed school Crosfields on why an all-through education is a nurturing choice to ensure your child flourishes academically and socially

As an all-through school, Crosfields offers a stable and nurturing environment where young people learn and flourish. With more than 700 pupils from age 3 to 16, our co-educational culture supports children from the moment they join us, helping them to develop a love of learning and key skills for life. 

There are a number of benefits to your child staying at one school, not least continuity of care. Remaining at Crosfields all the way from Pre-Prep through the Senior years means that our dedicated teaching team develop a deep understanding of a child’s educational needs. This enables us to offer a more personalised approach – we tailor our teaching to ensure every pupil is supported, valued and can achieve their full potential. 

By working with young people from early childhood to their teenage years, we can identify and nurture individual passions and talents, while also identifying and providing extra support in any areas that they find more challenging. 

This in-depth knowledge of our pupils also leads to enhanced pastoral care. Any significant early life events or personal difficulties are picked up on and understood. And, in getting to know each individual’s personality and background, we also provide the best opportunities to enhance happiness and wellbeing and develop the resilience needed for life in and beyond school.

Our House system at Crosfields, which starts at Reception, provides an extra level of pastoral support and care. Our school Houses foster personal growth and promote community, also building friendships and connections across different year groups. From Year 4, Heads of Houses work with Form Tutors to monitor the wellbeing of pupils and provide any extra support needed.

The shared campus at Crosfields gives younger pupils the use of facilities that they would not usually enjoy at primary level. Access to specialist teaching starts right from Nursery, where our children are offered ballet, music, French and swimming lessons. Our skilled subject-specialist teachers help the children to hone skills from an early age. Junior pupils then benefit from use of the sports centre, pitches, computer suite and labs – all state-of-the-art facilities that many young people don’t encounter until secondary level or beyond.  

At Crosfields, we are committed to empowering each individual in our care, and our all-through model gives children the skills and confidence to thrive both academically and personally. Our pupils enjoy the sense of continuity and community that comes from growing through the school, developing their skills and interests, and with the reassurance of being known and valued for who they are.  

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This is a partnership article in association with Crosfields School, first published in Absolutely Education magazine