Newtown, Newbury, Hampshire RG20 9DJ
10 simple reasons to choose Horris Hill School
Independent prep school in Newbury.
For pupils aged 4 to 13 years.
Boys' school.
Day and boarding school. Around 80% of pupils board, all are full boarders. Boarding starts from Year 3.
Religious character; Christian.
Academically selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Horris Hill School fees range from £3,800 (Rec) to £6,800 per term (2020/21). Full boarding fees are £9,550 per term.
10 better reasons to choose Horris Hill School
Schoolsmith Score®; 91.
One of the best independent prep schools in Newbury and one of the 4 best primary schools for 3 miles.
On average, 12 pupils per class and 7.2 pupils per teacher.
Destination schools for Horris Hill School pupils typically rank in the top 5% of UK schools by academic achievement. Pupils go on to around 20 boarding schools but in recent years, over 80% of leavers went to Winchester College, Sherborne School, Radley College, Marlborough College, Eton College and Harrow School. 20% of pupils win awards and scholarships, mainly academic.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Latin, Greek. There are over 10 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for music, art, languages, computing, drama and sport throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School offers over 25 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in rugby 7s, sailing, shooting.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. The majority of pupils learn a musical instrument. 3 choirs (including a chapel choir), orchestra and 8 instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Attractive buildings and setting. Facilities are among the top 5% of prep schools.
Find another school near Horris Hill School
Independent Prep Schools
Day: St Gabriel's School, Junior School (1.4 miles); St Michael's School, Junior School (2.6 miles); Thorngrove School (3 miles). Boarding: Cheam School (4.4 miles); Elstree School (10.3 miles); Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools (10.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Woolton Hill Junior School (2.4 miles); St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England Primary School (3.7 miles); Curridge Primary School (7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Day: St Gabriel's School (1.4 miles); St Michael's School, Newbury (2.6 miles); Downe House (7.3 miles). Boarding: St Michael's School, Newbury (2.6 miles); Downe House (7.3 miles); Padworth College (13.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Park House School (2 miles); The Clere School (2.3 miles); St Bartholomew's School (2.9 miles).