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 admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes 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, 9 pupils per class and 7.2 pupils per teacher.
Leavers' destination schools for Horris Hill School pupils are one of 20 boarding schools. Over 80% of leavers go to Winchester College, Sherborne School, Radley College, Marlborough College, Eton College, Harrow School, and Charterhouse. 20% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum with some additions and variations. It 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.
The Lower School opened in 2019 and features thematic learning and the Horris Hill Wild Child Charter, a programme of outdoor learning experiences. From Year 4 all subjects are taught separately.
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. All pupils learn an instrument in class and 85% take extra-curricular instrument lessons. 3 choirs (including a chapel choir), orchestra and 8 instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 7.15pm.
Find another school near Horris Hill School
Independent Prep Schools
Day: St Gabriel's School, Junior School (1.4 miles); St Michael's School, Primary (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).