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Newland House School, Twickenham

Independent
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 3–13

Newland House School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 13 in Twickenham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in January 2026.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Newland House School in detail

Newland House School in its own words

In its own words: "Established in 1897, Newland House is one of the oldest and largest Prep Schools in the area and welcomes children from age 3-13. We proudly offer history and tradition alongside modern facilities, progressive teaching methods and a vibrant community. Our welcoming building sits on a 5-acre site in a quiet residential area on the borders of Twickenham and Teddington."

Coming up: an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 4 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Richmond upon Thames

Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Newland House School are Kneller Hall School (0.5 miles, selective); St Catherine's School (0.6 miles); The Mall School (0.7 miles); and The German School (1.5 miles, Outstanding).

Kneller Hall SchoolSt Catherine's SchoolThe Mall SchoolThe German School

Who goes there

In 2026, 82 pupils (20.9%) received SEN support and 2 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Strawberry Hill, about 660 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Southfield Gardens, 240 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Newland House School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

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:Mr Chris Skelton
Pupils:392
LA:Richmond upon Thames
Phone:02088651234
Address:Waldegrave Park, Twickenham, TW1 4TQ
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1950

ISI Inspection Reports

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

  • Non-Routine Inspection

    29 January 2026

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  • Routine Inspection

    3 June 2025

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    24 May 2022

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    1 November 2017

    PDF
  • Integrated

    15 October 2013

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:102934
UKPRN:10018461
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Twickenham
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

About

Newland House School is an independent co-educational preparatory school located in Twickenham, London, England.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

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Getting There

Train Stations

Strawberry Hill (Entrance)
659m · 11 min walk
Strawberry Hill Rail Station
695m · 11 min walk
Teddington (Entrance)
1.0km · 16 min walk

Bus Stops

Southfield Gardens (Stop SP)
241m · 4 min walk
Shacklegate Lane (Stop SE)
300m · 5 min walk
Teddington Park Road (->N)
377m · 6 min walk
Grove Gardens (Stop SU)
379m · 6 min walk
St Marys University (Stop SH)
440m · 7 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
24
Fatal
0
Serious
6
Children hurt
6

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 18 slight.

6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.

6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

89%

Available places

392 pupils

442 places

50 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Twickenham

High pressure
New homes approved:237
Projected new pupils:43

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

Across Richmond upon Thames council

Low demand council-wide0.89 applications per place

Places available

2,266

Applications

2,021

Got 1st preference

62.2%

Got preferred school

93.0%

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

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

82

SEN Support

2

EHC Plans

21.4%

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

392

Total Pupils

228

Boys

164

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Newland House School

When was Newland House School last inspected?

Newland House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in January 2026.

How many pupils go to Newland House School?

Newland House School has around 392 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Newland House School?

Newland House 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.

How many road collisions happen near Newland House School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 18 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Newland House School?

Newland House School is at Waldegrave Park, Twickenham, TW1 4TQ.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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