The Vine Christian School
Reading, Berkshire · RG7 1HF
The Vine Christian School is a small, purpose-built independent all-through day school in Reading serving ages 3–18. It emphasises Christian values, spiritual development, and whole-child nurturing alongside academic achievement. The school celebrates individual differences and aims to equip students for life beyond school within a faith-informed community.
- →Explicit Christian education and spiritual development integrated throughout the curriculum
- →Small pupil cohort (28 pupils) enabling highly personalised attention and pastoral care
- →Whole-child focus balancing academic rigour with character and spiritual growth
Who thrives here
Families seeking a faith-based education in an intimate, values-driven setting where individual pupils can be known well by staff and encouraged to develop spiritually as well as academically.
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Contact & visit
Mitford Close, Basingstoke Road, Three Mile Cross
Reading, Berkshire
RG7 1HF
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at The Vine Christian School?
Day fees at The Vine Christian School are approximately £5,400 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into The Vine Christian School?
The Vine Christian School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is The Vine Christian School a boarding school?
The Vine Christian School is a day school in Reading and does not offer boarding.
What is The Vine Christian School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated The Vine Christian School “Good” (2021).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong spiritual and character development alongside academics
✓Pupils described as confident, happy, and socially skilled
✓Demonstrated Christian values in pupil conduct and kindness
✓Whole-child nurturing approach appreciated by parents
✓Dedicated staff committed to individual development
Common concerns
!School remains very small (28 pupils) which may limit peer group diversity and breadth of co-curricular choice