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Horris Hill School has closed (Friday 10 July 2026).

The information below is kept for reference.

Horris Hill School, Newbury

Independent
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 2–13
Boarding school

Horris Hill School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Newbury.

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Data last updated 8 Oct 2026

Horris Hill School in detail

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Horris Hill School are St Gabriel's School (1.2 miles); St Michael's School (1.4 miles, Good); Thorngrove School (2.1 miles); and Cheam School (3.4 miles).

St Gabriel's SchoolSt Michael's SchoolThorngrove SchoolCheam School

Who goes there

In 2026, 15 pupils (20.5%) received SEN support and 1 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Newbury Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).

Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Helen Wilkinson
Pupils:73
LA:Hampshire
Phone:0163540594
Address:Newtown, Newbury, RG20 9DJ
Status:closed
Opened:1 January 1929

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.

URN:116526
UKPRN:10018733
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:North West Hampshire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 2 nearby independent schools

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Keep up with Horris Hill School

Getting There

Bus Stops

Yeomans Lane (S-bound)
1.1km · 18 min walk

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

37%

Available places

73 pupils

200 places

127 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Newbury

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,299
Projected new pupils:234

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newbury

Across Hampshire council

Low demand council-wide0.90 applications per place

Places available

15,392

Applications

13,874

Got 1st preference

90.1%

Got preferred school

97.6%

All secondary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

15

SEN Support

1

EHC Plans

21.9%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

73

Total Pupils

35

Boys

38

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Horris Hill School

How many pupils go to Horris Hill School?

Horris Hill School has around 73 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Horris Hill School?

Horris Hill School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

Where is Horris Hill School?

Horris Hill School is at Newtown, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9DJ.

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