Two Leading Berkshire Schools Join Mill Hill Education Group

Mill Hill Education Group has announced that Pangbourne College and St Gabriel’s, Newbury will join the Group through charitable mergers, creating a strong network of schools across Berkshire.

The move represents an exciting new chapter for all three schools in the region, with Pangbourne College and St Gabriel’s joining Heathfield School in Ascot as part of the Mill Hill Education Group family.

The charitable mergers will provide both schools with long-term security and access to the expertise, resources and collaborative opportunities available across the Group, while ensuring that each school retains its unique identity and character.

"I am delighted to welcome Pangbourne College and St Gabriel’s into our growing collection of schools. This marks an exciting step in strengthening our presence in Berkshire. These two distinctive and highly regarded schools bring new opportunities and, alongside Heathfield School in Ascot, create a local network of three strong schools that will benefit pupils, staff and the wider community. I very much look forward to working closely with colleagues across the schools." Antony Spencer, CEO, Mill Hill Education Group.

As Pangbourne College and St Gabriel’s begin this new chapter, the day-to-day experience of pupils will remain unchanged. The mergers reinforce Mill Hill Education Group’s commitment to providing outstanding educational opportunities while supporting schools to thrive within a collaborative and values-driven family of schools. Across the Group, schools continue to benefit from shared expertise, professional development opportunities, operational support and strategic investment, all while maintaining the qualities that make each community unique.

“We are delighted to announce that St Gabriel’s is joining the Mill Hill Education Group. This partnership brings together two thriving communities united by a commitment to academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and the development of confident, well-rounded young people. By joining the Group, St Gabriel’s will benefit from enhanced collaboration, shared expertise, and wider opportunities for both pupils and staff, while continuing to celebrate the traditions, ethos and identity that make the school so special. Together, we look forward to an exciting future defined by growth, innovation and success." Ricki Smith, Principal, Gabriel’s.

"This is an exciting and significant moment in the history of Pangbourne College. We are proud of the school we are today, the strength of our community and the exceptional opportunities we provide for our pupils. Joining Mill Hill Education Group is not about changing who we are; it is about building on our strengths and creating even more opportunities for our pupils and staff. What attracted us to Mill Hill Education Group was its deep understanding that every school is unique. Pangbourne will remain proudly Pangbourne - with the same values, traditions, adventurous spirit, leadership culture and close-knit community that make this such a special place. This charitable merger allows us to preserve everything that is distinctive about the College while benefiting from the expertise, collaboration and opportunities that come from being part of a wider educational family. We will continue to place our pupils at the heart of every decision we make, while ensuring that each individual is known, valued and supported to fulfil their potential.” Oliver Knight, Head, Pangbourne College.