This page is a duplicate of our Schools page, but contains links to plain text versions of our schools guides which should be suitable for screen readers.
If you would prefer to view downloadable PDFs, please use the link in the sidebar or use this link.
The Royal Berkshire Archives holds the records of over 800 schools.
Some schools began as charitable foundations centuries before public education became a requirement. Others began as British or National schools under the encouragement of churches. From 1870 local authorities became involved in building and running schools.
You can access Find My Past onsite at the RBA free of charge through our library subscription. Just ask to book a computer when you make your booking. See our Planning a Visit page for details on how to book.
We have compiled source guides to school records for each area of Berkshire and you can view the downloads on this page. We have a comprehensive index to school records in our searchroom, so please do get in touch if your school is not listed in one of the guides.
Please note that we do not hold individual pupil records or examination results.
If you would like to read our school guides, simply select from the list below and it will open up as a new web page:
Bracknell Schools Guide Plain Text Version
North Berkshire Schools Guide Plain Text Version
Reading Schools Guide Plain Text Version
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Schools Guide Plain Text Version
Slough Schools Guide Plain Text Version
West Berkshire Schools Guide Plain Text Version
Wokingham Schools Guide Plain Text Version
To view a downloadable PDF version of these documents, please click here.