PrepCo-educationalISI · Excellent
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Newland House School

Twickenham · TW1 4TQ

Pupils

438

Day fees

£21k

Inspection

Excellent

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Newland House is a thriving co-educational prep school in Twickenham serving ages 3–13 with a reputation for pastoral care and all-round development. The school emphasises individual discovery and encourages each child to pursue their own passions within a supportive, happy environment. It has a strong track record of senior school scholarships (30 awarded in 2026) and balances academic rigour with creative and sporting opportunities. The campus embraces both traditional prep values and forward-thinking skills development, positioning pupils for competitive secondary entry.

  • Strong scholarship record with 30 senior school awards in 2026 and demonstrated academic progression to selective secondaries
  • Holistic approach emphasising individual potential and discovery rather than narrow exam-drilling; encourages exploration of passions
  • Excellent pastoral care and wellbeing culture; reputation for genuinely knowing each child as an individual
  • Comprehensive extracurricular breadth including music, drama, sport, and enrichment activities alongside academic curriculum
  • Suburban location in affluent Twickenham with good transport links and holiday club provision for working families

Who thrives here

Newland House suits confident, engaged families seeking a warm, all-round education for intellectually capable children who thrive when given space to discover their own interests. It works particularly well for children who are independent learners and benefit from encouragement to pursue breadth across academics, arts, and sport.

Strengths at a glance

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Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Founded1879
Number of pupils438
Pupils with SEND87
Age range3–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£20.7k/yr (inc. lunch)
Settingsuburban
LocationSchool is accessible by District Line (Richmond) and mainline rail (Twickenham, Kew Bridge) with good bus connections across South West London. Wrap-around care and holiday club available for working parents.

Contact & visit

Waldegrave Park

Twickenham

TW1 4TQ

www.newlandhouse.net
02088651234
Mr Chris Skelton, Headmaster

Nearest stations

Twickenham (rail)8 min
Kew Bridge (rail)12 min
Richmond (District Line)15 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Newland House School?

Day fees at Newland House School are approximately £20,724 per year (2025/26).

How do you get into Newland House School?

Newland House School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Newland House School a boarding school?

Newland House School is a day school in Twickenham and does not offer boarding.

What is Newland House School's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated Newland House School “Excellent” (2022).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Strong pastoral care and genuine attention to individual child's wellbeing and development

Successful track record of senior school scholarships and selective secondary placements

Balanced, all-round education that values creativity and character alongside academics

Happy, supportive environment where children are encouraged to discover their own interests

Excellent extracurricular breadth and enrichment opportunities; children develop multiple skills

Welcoming community and strong parental engagement; sense of family within school

Common concerns

!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; no independent assessment of standards available to new families

!Limited transparency on fees (listed as 'unknown') may suggest recent changes or potential affordability concerns

!Day-only provision limits flexibility for working families relative to schools with boarding or extended care

!As yet unranked on Parent Power and without ISI inspection report, relative positioning against peer prep schools unclear