Address: 149 Battersea Park Road, SW8 4BX
Website: newtonprepschool.co.uk
Founded: 1991
Termly Fees: Apple Nursery (AM only): £4,270; Lower school: £8,990; Upper school: £10,220
Ages: 3-13
Head Teacher: Mr Graeme McCafferty
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Admission to the nursery is by registration; to the lower school by registration, with a gentle and informal assessment; to the upper school by registration and competitive testing
Contact: Mrs Lucy Dickson, registrar; 020 7720 4091 or [email protected]
School Visits: Open day: 4 October 9.30-12.30. Half-termly open mornings available. Please check school website for more details
The Curriculum
Right across the school, emphasis is placed on providing an enhanced, extended and demanding curriculum, embedding technology to complement learning at every level and using senior-school-level facilities to deliver a stimulating education.
Games & The Arts
An inner-city acre of gyms, playgrounds, and massive all-weather pitch gives Newton Prep the edge. Rugby, football, hockey, cricket, gymnastics, athletics, dance are all flourishing through regular fixtures, tournaments and festivals. Two art studios, a vibrant arts staff, colourful range of media, packed schedule of performances, film festival and joyous music are all brought to life by an acoustically perfect recital hall and large auditorium.
Pastoral Care
The Newton community thrives on open-door communication between parents, children and staff and pride itself on the excellent relationships between the children and their teachers. Pastoral care throughout is key, overseen by a deputy head. All children are encouraged to value the cultural, social, ethnic and religious diversity of our school community and to engage fully with the world in which they are growing up.
Recent Scholarships
Eton, Wycombe Abbey, Dulwich, Alleyn’s, KCS Wimbledon, Emanuel, Roedean, Streatham & Clapham, Whitgift, Wimbledon High, Woldingham.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To provide academic rigour and opportunities for children to develop physically, creatively and spiritually. To ensure that Newton children are well-educated, inquisitive, kind and articulate but, above all, to encourage them to think for, and be, themselves.
Outstanding Characteristics
Bright children, exceptional opportunities. ‘Newton combines a quirky nature and knowledge of families with great space and facilities. All the teachers understand my (very different) children, the management is open to fresh ideas and the school is large enough to accommodate variety’ – Parent.
