The Mount, Highclere, Newbury, Hampshire RG20 9PS
10 simple reasons to choose Thorngrove School
Independent prep school and nursery in Highclere, Newbury.
For pupils aged 2.5 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Thorngrove School fees range from £4,910 (Rec) to £6,450 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Thorngrove School
Schoolsmith Score®; 85.
One of the best independent prep schools in Newbury and one of the 3 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 13.3 pupils per class and 9.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for Thorngrove School pupils are one of 25 independent day and boarding schools. 40% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish, German, Latin. There are over 10 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for all subjects from Year 5.
School enhances the curriculum with a programme of day trips and visitors including residential 'Trips Week' for the senior pupils. School participates in both the Forest School (to Year 6) and Eco Schools programme.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 3 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 10 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Out of school hours care from 7.45am to 5.30pm.
Find another school near Thorngrove School
Independent Prep Schools
Horris Hill School (3 miles); St Michael's School, Primary (4.2 miles); St Gabriel's School, Junior School (6.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Woolton Hill Junior School (0.5 miles); St Martin's East Woodhay Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles); Inkpen Primary School (6.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Michael's School, Newbury (4.2 miles); St Gabriel's School (6.2 miles); Downe House (9.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Park House School (3 miles); The Clere School (3.6 miles); St Bartholomew's School (4 miles).