Reception Discovery Day
Thursday 27th March 2025
Looking for the perfect school for your child? Join us for our Reception Discovery Day and explore everything our school has to offer. Meet our dedicated staff, see our learning spaces in action, and learn more about how we support each child’s growth and development.
Visit us! 27th & 29th March
Want to find out more about life at Horris Hill? Join us for one of our open mornings! On 27th March 2025, those looking at Reception 2025 entry can join us for our Reception Discovery Day. On Saturday 29th March, we will be running a free STEAM Fun Day for a morning of hands-on, i...
Extension to 16
Exciting news! Horris Hill will be extending its offering by an additional three years, from Years 9 to 11, with the first Year 9 class opening in September 2027. The move represents yet another thrilling chapter in Horris Hill's history which invites more families than ever to be part of.
Welcome to Horris Hill
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to our school. We are delighted that you are considering our school for your child's education. We are a successful day and boarding school set in more than 65 acres of countryside on the Hampshire Berkshire border, on the outskirts of Newbury. The ethos of our school is very simple - Happy children thrive. Our attention is not only on providing academic excellence but in delivering excellence in pastoral care too. Horris Hill is part of Forfar Education and as such is benefiting from significant investment in facilities and resourcing for the benefit of the pupils. This is such an exciting time for the school. Get in touch to find out more about our ambitions and how we can offer your child a fantastic education.
Why Horris Hill?
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Why Horris Hill?
Horris Hill is a small school, big on ambition! We are ambitious for our pupils, for our staff and for our future. Our small community is friendly and supportive and each child is educated with breadth and imagination in wonderful surroundings. Children are given the freedom to be children, to explore, play and grow inside and outside the classroom. There is no such thing as a 'Horris Hill child'! All children are unique and our experienced staff will educate your child to achieve the best in education for them.
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Joining Horris Hill
There are a number of entry points at which children can join us and we would be delighted to discuss these opportunities with you. To find out more about our admissions process, or to arrange a visit to the school, visit our admissions page.
History of Horris Hill
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2022
Welcome two year olds! Horris Hill now has nursery provision for girls and boys aged 2 and above. Our excellence in EYFS care will be extended to these younger years.
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2023
From September 2023, Horris Hill School welcomed girls in to all year groups! We are delighted to be extending our excellence in education.
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2025
In January, Mrs. Helen Wilkinson became the first female Head in the school’s history.
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2025
Horris Hill announces it will be extending its offering by an additional three years, from Years 9 to 11! It is likely that the first class will be in September 2027 or earlier, if there is sufficient demand.
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