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Newton Prep

Independent school · London, SW8 4BX
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-13
  • From £26,970 pa
  • 575 pupils
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Newton Prep strikes the balance between academic expectation and allowing children to just be themselves. Many parents told us how they hope to find a post-13 sequel: co-ed, informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious. ‘It’s a tremendously happy and kind school,’ said one satisfied parent, whereupon a child chipped in: ‘It’s the best school in the world.’ We say, ‘Don’t upset the apple cart.’

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
575 ·
Religion
None
Fees
£26,970 - £30,660 pa
Local authority
London Borough of Wandsworth
School ownership
The Walji Family

Headteacher

Head

Graeme McCafferty

Since September 2025, Graeme McCafferty, formerly head at Rosemead Prep, Dulwich, where he was previously deputy head academic. Completed his BEd from the University of West of Scotland and his teacher training and initial NQT year in Glasgow, after

Entrance

Nursery is main point of entry: play-based assessment with parents present, two classes of 24, with an additional 35 taken into reception (four times over-subscribed). Four classes of 20 pupils continue up the school to year 6. Places may become

Open days
October; Small group tours take place half termly with the Head.

Exit

Parents universally applaud the ‘excellent, non-directive’ guidance and support re senior school transfer. Not a feeder school: typically 40 destinations per year, day and boarding – and some top names too such as Eton, Harrow and Wycombe Abbey. In

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Teaching & learning

8:1
Pupil to teacher ratio
20
Average class sizes

Learning support & SEN

0.16 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.11 %
Students with SEN support

Mobile phone policy

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Neither staff, children or visitors may use their own mobile phones to take photographs within the school. Staff mobile phones should be out of sight when they are with children, ie not left out on a desk.

Updated Oct 2025

Pupils

575
Number of pupils

Money matters

Around 15 means-tested bursaries are available, after academic assessment, for part-funded places for children entering from year 3 and above. Additional help is available to families who may find themselves struggling in the course of the school

Fee information
£26,970 - £30,660 pa

Our view

‘We are not weighed down by the burden of history’, said the previous head of this ‘properly independent, standalone’ school, founded just over 30 years ago by Dr Farouk Walji. Indeed, whether one approaches from the towering chimneys of Battersea

The last word

Newton Prep strikes the balance between academic expectation and allowing children to just be themselves. Many parents told us how they hope to find a post-13 sequel: co-ed, informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious. ‘It’s a tremendously happy and kind

Inspection reports

What the school says

Newton Prep is a vibrant school which offers a challenging education for inquisitive children who are eager to engage fully with the world in which they are growing up. Our aim is to inspire children to be adventurous and committed in their learning. We provide balance and breadth in all aspects of a child's education: intellectual, aesthetic, physical, moral and spiritual. Newton Prep encourages initiative, individuality, independence, creativity and enquiry. The school promotes responsible behaviour and respect for others in a happy, safe and caring environment.

Contact the school

Address

149 Battersea Park Road
London
SW8 4BX
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Telephone: 020 7720 4091

Email: admissions@newtonprep.co.uk

Website: https://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk/

Local authority: London Borough of Wandsworth

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School data & information Newton Prep 149 Battersea Park Road, London, SW8 4BX
575 Pupil numbers
346/295 Pupil numbers boy/girls split
20 Average class sizes
8:1 Pupil to teacher ratio

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Neither staff, children or visitors may use their own mobile phones to take photographs within the school. Staff mobile phones should be out of sight when they are with children, ie not left out on a desk.

Updated Oct 2025

This is an independent school and therefore does not have Key Stage 2 SATs results. While some independent schools choose to sit SATs, they are not required to do so and the UK government does not collect or publish their results. Find out more.

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Recent leavers' destinations

SEN overview

Newton Prep is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The aim of the Resource Unit is to enable all children in its care to reach their full potential, to build their confidence and to equip them with strategies to allow them to make the greatest possible progress in their studies at school.

The Resource Unit at Newton Prep is staffed by three specialist teachers, all of whom have training in teaching children with special educational needs. It is headed by the SEN and High Ability Co-ordinator, whose role is to provide the vital communication between all those involved in meeting children’s needs: teachers, parents and specialist practitioners. Up until Year 2, children are given extra support in small groups, normally within the classroom. Many younger children will only require a term or two of support until their development catches up with their peers. From Year 2 onwards those children who are felt to need specialist input normally receive it on a one-to one-basis. Support is generally offered without charge. If a child requires intensive support, for which a charge would normally be made, parents will be consulted beforehand.

The Resource Unit can call on the input of a wide range of specialist intervention such as speech and language therapy, paediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy. This professional input will be charged directly to the parents by the practitioner but can take place in school, minimising disruption to the school day.

0.16 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
12.11 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14.1%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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