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Newton Preparatory School[1]

Independent · ages 3–13

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Headline results

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Results

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Ofsted

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Competition to get in

Admissions

Places (published admission number), 4+ entry
32 Entry Sept 2027[2]
Sibling priority
Newton Prep siblings will be given priority Entry Sept 2027[3]

Character & practicalities

Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
3–13[1]
Boys / girls
Mixed[1]
Sixth form
No[1]
Boarding
No boarders[1]
Capacity
688[1]
Local authority
Wandsworth[1]
Website
www.newtonprepschool.co.uk[1]
District
Wandsworth[4]
Postcode
SW8 4BX[1]
URN
101082[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
636 2024/25[5]
SEN support
12.1% 2024/25[5]
EHC plan
0.2% 2024/25[5]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[5]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The admissions contact details for Newton Prep include the provided URL, email, and phone number. 2026-10-14[6]
Occasional places
Newton Prep mentions that occasional places may become available in Years 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Entry Sept 2027[3]

Routes to senior schools

No preferential route at 11+/13+
Sits the senior schools' normal competitive entrance exams; no preferential route published. We take pride in the quality of the guidance we offer parents when it comes to choosing a senior school. 2026-10-14[7]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
Curriculum provision is a significant strength of the school. Many are successful in gaining places at selective senior schools.[8]
Warmth
Leaders create a warm, positive and inclusive atmosphere. Relationships between pupils, and between pupils and staff, are positive and standards of behaviour are high.[8]
Pastoral care
Pupils’ physical, emotional and mental health needs are prioritised by leaders. pupils can make an appointment or call in to see one of the many staff who are trained as mental health champions.[8]
Behaviour
On the very few occasions that poor behaviour occurs, it is resolved quickly and appropriately by staff[8]
Learning support
Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs identified quickly, and appropriate support is planned and provided.[8]
Enrichment
The extra-curricular programme is extensive and well attended. such as choir, classics, chess, yoga, Italian, computer animation and literature[8]
Pupil voice
the lower and upper school pupil councils have used the collective views of the wider pupil body to develop green spaces across the school site[8]
Independence
Pupils develop a rich understanding of the topics they study and apply their learning in different contexts with confidence, independence and complexity. Pupils benefit from the many opportunities to select their level of challenge in class[8]
Collaboration
Pupils collaborate well with each other in lessons and at social times. Consequently, pupils are curious and creative, share their ideas and value the opinions of others.[8]
Structure
Leaders are effective in managing behaviour, including through the use of rewards and celebration assemblies, which promote consistently high standards of conduct. staff, who are clear and consistent in their expectations[8]
Diversity
Pupils have a thorough understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and respect.[8]
Sport
They also access a range of competitive opportunities, through matches against other schools.[8]
Performing arts
Older pupils’ self-confidence and self-esteem are further developed through the many opportunities to perform and speak in front of others.[8]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. newtonprepschool.co.uk: newtonprepschool.co.uk — Faqs. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    we will have at least 32 places available in Reception (p. 1)
  3. newtonprepschool.co.uk: newtonprepschool.co.uk — Admissions process. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (4)
    Newton Prep siblings will be given priority when applying for places in Nursery. (p. 1)
    There are often 'occasional places' available in other year groups. (p. 1)
    Occasional places in Years 1 and 2 might become available. (p. 1)
    Occasional places in Years 4, 5, 6 and 8 might become available. (p. 1)
  4. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  5. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  6. newtonprepschool.co.uk: newtonprepschool.co.uk — Visit us. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    If you have any questions, please contact our Head of Admissions, Mrs Lucy Dickson: admissions@newtonprep.co.uk (p. 1)
    020 7720 4091 (p. 1)
  7. newtonprepschool.co.uk: newtonprepschool.co.uk — Leavers destinations. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    We take pride in the quality of the guidance we offer parents when it comes to choosing a senior school (p. 1)
  8. reports.isi.net: reports.isi.net document (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (20)
    They also access a range of competitive opportunities, through matches against other schools (p. 9)
    Leaders create a warm, positive and inclusive atmosphere (p. 5)
    Relationships between pupils, and between pupils and staff, are positive and standards of behaviour are high (p. 3)
    Curriculum provision is a significant strength of the school (p. 3)
    Many are successful in gaining places at selective senior schools (p. 7)
    Pupils' physical, emotional and mental health needs are prioritised by leaders (p. 3)
    pupils can make an appointment or call in to see one of the many staff who are trained as mental health champions (p. 9)
    On the very few occasions that poor behaviour occurs, it is resolved quickly and appropriately by staff (p. 9)
    Pupils have a thorough understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and respect (p. 11)
    Leaders are effective in managing behaviour, including through the use of rewards and celebration assemblies, which promote consistently high standards of conduct (p. 9)
    staff, who are clear and consistent in their expectations (p. 9)
    The extra-curricular programme is extensive and well attended (p. 8)
    such as choir, classics, chess, yoga, Italian, computer animation and literature (p. 8)
    the lower and upper school pupil councils have used the collective views of the wider pupil body to develop green spaces across the school site (p. 9)
    Pupils develop a rich understanding of the topics they study and apply their learning in different contexts with confidence, independence and complexity (p. 3)
    Pupils benefit from the many opportunities to select their level of challenge in class (p. 3)
    Pupils collaborate well with each other in lessons and at social times (p. 3)
    Consequently, pupils are curious and creative, share their ideas and value the opinions of others (p. 3)
    Older pupils' self-confidence and self-esteem are further developed through the many opportunities to perform and speak in front of others (p. 9)
    Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs identified quickly, and appropriate support is planned and provided (p. 8)