The antidote to the anxious generation

THERE are four pillars that develop and sustain a Pangbourne education: academic rigour, exploration, community and leadership. These four components ensure all students develop the attitudes, skills and behaviours that underpin success at school and in life.

At Pangbourne, each individual is empowered to fulfil their potential and develop the confidence, values and skills to make a positive difference to the world.

Mr Oliver Knight has been head at Pangbourne since September 2024 and he has two passions: education and the outdoors.

Pangbourne not only provides an outstanding academic education with excellent outcomes for all pupils but also an ethos of adventure and exploration.

Pangbourne is an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11 to 18 years, situated within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and encompassing more than 230 acres of Berkshire countryside.

The campus provides the perfect setting for all aspects of the adventure programme which takes students outside of their comfort zone and allows them to face their fears as well as build resilience. It also provides a platform to foster critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork through hands-on experiences.

Pangbourne wants pupils to thrive in uncertain situations, to face unknown outcomes and to embrace novel experiences. Pangbourne prepares students to have the ability to act intelligently when faced with a situation for which they have not been specifically prepared and ensure they build resilience and a positive self-narrative, countering the negative and damaging life many adolescents lead online.

Come and visit Pangbourne to discover a school that shapes character, inspires success and unlocks opportunity for every student. The next open morning is on Saturday, October 4. For further details visit www.pangbourne.com/visit