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We are a school that fosters positive relationships across the whole community and are committed to ensuring that our students have outstanding learning opportunities across a broad curriculum.  These experiences will help develop their curiosity so they can approach the future with confidence and optimism, knowing that they can help shape the communities in which they live and work.  Our values of Unity Respect Excellence underpin all w...

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A Level Results 2025

A Level Results Day was a truly special occasion, as we came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Year 13 students. The atmosphere was filled with smiles and laughter, as students enjoyed a complimentary cooki...

Magical Trip for Year 7 English Students

Mrs Boorman looks forward to the end of every academic year - and it's not for the reason you may think! July is her favourite time of the school year because she organises an annual trip for Year 7 students to the wonderful w...

Biology: The Devonshire Edition

Five days, one cassowary, 150 snails, and zero chance of a lie-in. Dr Herbert retells the Biology Trip like only he can... Our Year 12 biologists set off last Monday with dreams of a leisurely five-day retreat to sunny Devon &mdas...

Oxbridge Aspirations Take Shape

This week our aspiring Oxbridge applicants in Year 12 were given a valuable insight into the world of Oxford admissions, as we welcomed Holly, the Outreach and Schools Liaison Coordinator from Brasenose College, Oxford, to Charter...

Tesco Grant Supports Essential Parcels

This summer, the spirit of community at Charters School has once again shone brightly through the Essential Parcels initiative - a project made possible thanks to a generous £1,000 Tesco Stronger Starts grant. Yes, those lit...

LSC Students Enjoy a Well-Deserved Day of Fun

This week, ten students from the Learning Support Centre (LSC) were rewarded for their dedication, kindness, and positive attitude with a special trip to Bear Mountain Adventure Golf, and a delicious meal at the on-site resta...

School Celebrates New Garden Space for Alternative Provision

This week, Charters School proudly welcomed guests to a very special celebration in the Sowers & Growers Garden - a blossoming space that is fast becoming the heart of the school’s new alternative provision for students...

Year 10 Food Students Rise to the Challenge – One Dish at a...

This week, the aroma of ambition filled the Food and Nutrition kitchens as our Year 10 GCSE students put their culinary skills to the test in a high-energy, hands-on practice for the future NEA 2 assessment. Although the final...

Budding Horticulturist Helps School Garden Bloom

A once-forgotten corner of Charters School is being lovingly transformed into a vibrant and thriving community garden, thanks to the dedication of the Sowers & Growers group - and one particularly passionate student. Year...

Students Soak Up Summer Cricket Spectacle at the Kia Oval

In the golden glow of the July sunshine, twenty Charters School students were treated to an unforgettable day of cricket, colour, and celebration at the iconic Kia Oval, thanks to Mrs Hartwell’s passion for sharing the excit...

U13 Charters' Girls Cricket Team Celebrate a Memorable First Seas...

The U13 Girls Cricket team from Charters have enjoyed a triumphant and enriching first season in the Reading District Cricket League, marking a significant milestone both on and off the pitch. The Charters team showed remarkable...

Arianna Plays for Basketball England U14s

On the back of an exceptional performance at the Selection Camp, Arianna in Year 9 was chosen to play for the U14 England National Basketball team. In June Arianna played in the England Talent...

Japan Club Takes Magical Trip to See My Neighbour Totoro in Londo...

On a glorious summer’s evening filled with sunshine and excitement, students from all year groups boarded a train to London for a truly unforgettable experience with the Japan Club. The destination? The Gillian Lynne Theatre...

A Night of Talent at the Summer Concert

Charters School came alive this week with the sounds of music, celebration, and community spirit during its annual Summer Concert — an evening that truly showcased the extraordinary talent thriving within the school. From th...

Stock Market Challenge

Our Year 12 A Level Economics students recently participated in the annual Stock Market Challenge at the ICMA Centre, part of the University of Reading's Henley Business School. This event brought together students from various sc...

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@chartersschool - 14th Aug 2025

A Level Results Day was a truly special occasion. The atmosphere was filled with smiles & laughter as students enjoyed a complimentary cookie & drink while sharing their excitement about life beyond Charters Sixth Form. Read more here 🔗https://t.co/CuUYceIesp#ChooseCharters pic.twitter.com/3o9ef06BK1

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@chartersschool - 14th Aug 2025

Today’s A Level results are a launchpad to the future — university, apprenticeships, work or purposeful gap years. The way that our Yr13 students have approached their studies & supported each other has made them wonderful role models to the younger students. We will miss you all pic.twitter.com/2IsqX8KAKL

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@chartersschool - 14th Aug 2025

Congratulations to our Year 13 students: three progressing to @UniofOxford, one to @Cambridge_Uni, one to study Veterinary Medicine at @UniofNottingham, & many others to leading universities across diverse fields. We commend their dedication and wish them every success ahead. pic.twitter.com/arMog1tBln

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@chartersschool - 12th Aug 2025

📢 Year 13 A Level Results Day – Thu 14 Aug 2025. 📍 Sixth Form Common Room - use main entrance through automatic doors - 8–10am. UCAS support available AM. Results emailed after 12pm. Collection by others needs written permission + ID. ℹ️ More info: https://t.co/ivjRO8XSJj pic.twitter.com/Ho8CREy2Ry

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@chartersschool - 19th Jul 2025

#Alumni Ben Probert (’99–’04) is starring in a new feature film The Caretaker! It is premiering at FrightFest - UK’s #1 genre fest - on Sat 23 Aug, 3:35pm at Odeon Luxe, West End, London🎬Tickets on sale Sat 19 July🎟️ Read more about the film here:https://t.co/34ZNjYC1xd pic.twitter.com/yw8vH55vKG

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@chartersschool - 18th Jul 2025

Our Yr 12 Biologists have returned from an intensely-packed week of sampling, investigating & discovering in Devon. Aptly summed up by Dr Herbert as 'Five days, one cassowary, 150 snails & zero chance of a lie-in' you can read the full story here: https://t.co/H7fcN96P8j 🥬🌿🐌 pic.twitter.com/73T5tPbUQq

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@chartersschool - 18th Jul 2025

Dive into the latest edition of the CHARTERS CHRONICLE, our student-written magazine. It's 28 pages full of fantastic articles, interviews and quizzes. Written BY the students, For the students - and parents, alumni & wider communityhttps://t.co/5XFZY9QYk5 It's well worth a look pic.twitter.com/XvOuS21ACe

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@chartersschool - 18th Jul 2025

We always love hearing from our former students & would be thrilled to feature more of your stories in future issues. Whether you’ve taken a bold new path or continued to grow in a familiar direction, let us know what you’ve been up to. Read July25 here: https://t.co/pEFzPL79IP❤️ pic.twitter.com/0o0hoUikgA

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@chartersschool - 18th Jul 2025

Year 7 #English students had a MAGICAL time this week when they stepped into the world of #HarryPotter @wbtourlondon. Read Amelie and Oriana's report of the trip here: 🪄https://t.co/1nbxXOHs7k#SchoolTrip pic.twitter.com/QjBwPaB7zd

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@chartersschool - 17th Jul 2025

We are so proud that one of our very own - former Charters student Sophie Quirk - has been unveiled as the first summer signing for @AFCBournemouthW. Moving along the coast from @Pompey, where she recently scooped the WSL Championship Rising Star award for 24–25! Well done Sophie https://t.co/qWRFx3oDrI

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@chartersschool - 17th Jul 2025

Ten LSC students enjoyed a well-deserved trip to Bear Mountain Adventure Golf this week, celebrating their kindness, dedication, and positivity. With great teamwork, laughter - and pizza - they truly embodied Unity, Respect & Excellence. ⛳🍕#ChartersCares #StudentSuccess pic.twitter.com/MxAkQ5icyR

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@chartersschool - 17th Jul 2025

Year 12 Oxbridge hopefuls @Charters6Form were inspired by Holly from Brasenose College, Oxford, who shared expert tips on personal statements, interviews & admissions tests. A great session to support our students’ big ambitions! Read more: https://t.co/O8rYYR44hI @brasenosenews pic.twitter.com/kTSrjfs9sj

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@chartersschool - 17th Jul 2025

Those little blue tokens really do make a difference! Thanks to a £1,000 @Tesco #StrongerStarts grant, Charters School created Essential Parcels to support families this summer - packed with care by students & staff. Showing Unity, Respect & Excellence💙 https://t.co/I2jtdWmEvd pic.twitter.com/0NPGlJ147X

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@chartersschool - 16th Jul 2025

We celebrated the launch of our new alternative provision garden this week! 🌿 Huge thanks to @TaylorWimpey & all supporters for helping create this transformative space to help students build confidence, resilience & positive relationships. Read more: https://t.co/xgnxr1cuQz pic.twitter.com/fb8p45QYXF

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@chartersschool - 15th Jul 2025

This week the aroma of ambition filled the #Food kitchens as our Yr10 GCSE students put their culinary skills to the test in a high-energy, hands-on practice for the future NEA 2 assessment. They created 2 dishes from scratch in 2 hours that staff tasted!https://t.co/pkrKksm95N pic.twitter.com/GeJbb6M2KD

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Welcome to Charters School

Making a difference

Latest News

A Level Results 2025

Magical Trip for Year 7 English Students

Biology: The Devonshire Edition

Oxbridge Aspirations Take Shape

Tesco Grant Supports Essential Parcels

LSC Students Enjoy a Well-Deserved Day of Fun

School Celebrates New Garden Space for Alternative Provision

Year 10 Food Students Rise to the Challenge – One Dish at a...

Budding Horticulturist Helps School Garden Bloom

Students Soak Up Summer Cricket Spectacle at the Kia Oval

U13 Charters' Girls Cricket Team Celebrate a Memorable First Seas...

Arianna Plays for Basketball England U14s

Japan Club Takes Magical Trip to See My Neighbour Totoro in Londo...

A Night of Talent at the Summer Concert

Stock Market Challenge

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