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United Kingdom — Berkshire

Horris Hill School

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Annual FeesFrom $ 40,551
Ages2 – 13

Horris Hill School is an international school in Newbury, United Kingdom. Founded in 1929. It serves 109 students for students aged 2–13. Annual tuition ranges from $40,551 to $40,551 USD.

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Horris Hill School — Boarding

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Est. 1929
Year Founded
109
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

All Independent School Standards are met across all areas including leadership, education quality, pupils' wellbeing, and safeguarding. The school demonstrates effective leadership, well-planned curriculum with good pupil progress, supportive boarding environment, and robust safeguarding arrangements. Areas for improvement include strengthening assessment data use across the curriculum and enhancing teaching of tolerance and respect.

Boarding Quality
Good
ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Pupils make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their education
Well-planned curriculum tailored to pupils' individual needs
Effective safeguarding arrangements that are well known by staff
Supportive boarding environment with well-supervised boarders
Effective behaviour management and anti-bullying strategy
Teachers' in-depth understanding of subjects enables effective curriculum delivery
Areas for Development
Ensure financial reporting for pupils with funded education, health and care (EHC) plans is consistently provided annually to the local authority
Strengthen the use of assessment data across the wider curriculum to better support pupils' learning
Strengthen the teaching of tolerance and respect to ensure pupils show respect for all
View Full ISI Report (2025-06-17)

Key facts

Founded
1929
Ages
2–13 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
109
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Horris Hill School is a boys' boarding and day prep school founded in 1888 and set in 65 acres of Berkshire countryside. It provides academic excellence and pastoral care to students from Reception through Year 8, with boarding available from Year 4 onwards. The school emphasizes academic attainment and personal development with a high proportion of pupils progressing to academically selective senior schools.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Academic excellence
  • Strong pastoral care
  • High proportion to selective senior schools at 13+
  • Experienced and dedicated staff
  • Small school with big ambition

Fees & Financials

£10,645 per term for Full Boarding (Year 4 – Year 8)

Original currency: £10,645 per term for Full Boarding (Year 4 – Year 8).

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
2 – 13
Student Body
Boarding capacity93

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Horris Hill School are £10,645 per term for Full Boarding (Year 4 – Year 8) per academic year.