Thorngrove School
Thorngrove School is an independent school in Newbury for pupils aged 2 to 13. It has 202 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Thorngrove School is Good, from an inspection in July 2007.
Ofsted inspection: July 2007.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-13 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | The Mount Highclere Newbury Berkshire RG20 9PS |
| Reference Number | 116590 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 202 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.45%
Girls: 44.55% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Thorngrove School is a well-regarded independent preparatory school that provides a good quality of education for its pupils aged 3 to 13. The school successfully engages students with a varied curriculum, supported by good teaching practices and outstanding personal development. Families appreciate the supportive and nurturing atmosphere, which fosters positive relationships and strong community ties. However, the school falls short of meeting certain regulatory requirements, particularly in maintaining comprehensive attendance and admissions registers, as well as ensuring all staff undergo appropriate checks before being hired.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Jun 2007 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Good overall quality of education.
- Outstanding personal development and behavior of pupils.
- Effective communication procedures with parents.
- Very good use of questioning in teaching.
- Wide range of educational visits and extra-curricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited provision for design and technology.
- Inadequate planning for lesson structure in some cases.
- Variable standards of handwriting across the school.
- Satisfactory progress in science for certain age groups.
- Incomplete staff checks prior to employment.
In 2025–26, 23.8% of pupils at Thorngrove School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Thorngrove School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Thorngrove School is Good, from an inspection in July 2007.
When was Thorngrove School last inspected by Ofsted?
Thorngrove School was last inspected in July 2007.
How many pupils does Thorngrove School have?
Thorngrove School has 202 pupils on roll.
What age range does Thorngrove School cover?
Thorngrove School for pupils aged 2 to 13.
Where is Thorngrove School?
Thorngrove School is at The Mount, Highclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9PS.