Horris Hill School A GSG School
- Horris Hill School
Newtown
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 9DJ - Head: Mr Rob Stewart
- T 01635 40594
- F 01635 39586
- E admissions@horrishill.com
- W www.horrishill.com
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 2 to 13.
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Hampshire
- Pupils: 121
- Religion: Church of England
- Fees: Day £13,680 - £24,570; Boarding £22,800 - £35,700 pa
- Open days: See website for details
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Tucked away up an unassuming lane through pretty woodland, it’s hard to fault the heavenly rural setting. ‘The acreage to pupil ratio is unique,’ as one dad puts it; fewer than 120 pupils have 65 acres through which to roam, perfect for celebrating Winnie the Poor Day recently. ‘If we weren’t in here talking to you, we’d be out playing rugby,’ boys told us, no beating about the bush. Nonetheless, parents point out, ‘They’re not getting them into Winchester without some pressure, you can’t play in the woods for the rest of your life’. We saw engaging teaching methods; one group, all boys, sang us a catchy song about quadratic formulas to the tune of ‘Jingle Bells’.
What the school says...
We are a small school, with big ambition! We are ambitious for our pupils, their development, academic attainment and welfare. For over 130 years, Horris Hill has been committed to providing an outstanding education, in a nurturing environment where children can achieve consistently brilliant results. Today, we continue to deliver this commitment and provide each individual pupil with the tools they need to grow and succeed; academically and creatively. ...Read more
Do you know this school?
The schools we choose, and what we say about them, are founded on parents’ views. If you know this school, please share your views with us.
Please login to post a comment.
Sports
Fencing
Shooting
Sailing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2022, Rob Stewart, previously head of Oratory Prep School. Boarded at the Dragon and St Edward’s before theology at Durham, PGCE at Cambridge, MA (education management) at KCL. Five years at Ampleforth and then 15 at Eton, including four as housemaster (immediate kudos in the prep school world). ‘Moving to prep schools was an interesting challenge, early years was a steep learning curve’, he says happily, interacting easily with the littles as he moves around the school. Still teaches English, history and TPR (a ‘culture shock’ after theology with the King’s Scholars). A practising Catholic, he also does the majority of preaching in chapel: ‘It’s a way of exploring stories,’ he says.
His CV may be solidly establishment, but he’s leading Horris Hill through the most progressive time in its...
Subscribe now for instant access to read The Good Schools Guide review.
Already subscribed? Login here.
Special Education Needs
At Horris Hill we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which all children are valued as individuals. We have high aspirations for our children to achieve their best and become confident individuals living fulfilling lives. Our aspirations apply to all children including those who may have additional needs. At Horris Hill we identify and provide support across the wide range of Special Educational needs a child may have. These additional needs may take the form of physical and sensory needs, communication and interaction difficulties, social and emotional difficulties or cognition and learning difficulties. We strive to deliver an inclusive curriculum that removes barriers to learning and participation by providing an education that is appropriate to all pupils’ needs, through Quality First Teaching. In some cases, children may require additional support beyond what can be offered in whole class teaching. This can include a targeted, one-to-one or small-group intervention to provide the intensive focus required for the child to make progress. This is generally on a short-term basis, with the aim of the reintegration of support back into the class.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | Y |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
The Good Schools Guide newsletter
Educational insight in your inbox. Sign up for our popular newsletters.