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Padworth College | |
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Coordinates | 51°23′31″N1°07′12″W / 51.39201°N 1.11997°W |
Information | |
Type | Independent |
Established | 1963 |
Founder | Peter Fison |
Local authority | West Berkshire |
Department for Education URN | 110169 Tables |
Principal | Crispin Dawson |
Gender | Coeducational |
Age | 14to 19 |
Website | padworth |
Padworth College is a co-educational private senior school in Padworth, Berkshire.
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