The site chosen by the Founder, Sir Thomas Devitt, was a 240 acre hill-top estate, commanding magnificent views to the east over the Thames, and the south across the Kennet Valley towards North Hampshire. In 1969, it changed its name from 'The Nautical College, Pangbourne' to 'Pangbourne College', and set about modernising its curriculum and facilities to offer a more general education for all pupils, while preserving the best of its heritage and traditions. Now, the college is a modern school, fully co-educational, catering for both day and boarding pupils from all sorts of backgrounds. Girl numbers are rising rapidly and we have just opened a new boarding and day house for them. The college is especially strong in the arts, with excellent facilities and a long tradition of excellence in drama, music and art.
Sport is also competitive and successful, with outstanding rowing and rugby.
Often described as 'the small school with the big school atmosphere', Pangbourne prides itself on its tradition of leadership training, and on the strength of its pastoral care.