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Thorngrove School
Independent school · Hampshire
| Address | The Mount, Highclere, Newbury, RG20 9PS |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–13 |
| Pupils | 202 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01635253172 |
| Website | https://www.thorngroveschool.co.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 21 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Half term starts on the Friday given at 4.15pm and children return on the Monday given at 8.15am (16 Oct-2 Nov, 12-22 Feb, 28 May-7 Jun). Term start/end dates given without weekdays.
Registration and deposit
Registration fee: £60.00
Deposit: £500.00
Tuition fees: see the school's fees page.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Visit at an Open Morning or personal tour, then register with the Registrar (£60 fee). Youngest children attend settling-in sessions; older children a Taster Day. Year 3 and above also have informal assessments including age-appropriate reasoning tasks, plus their latest school report. Places are confirmed by accepting the offer and paying the £500 Entrance Fee.
- Settling-in sessions or Taster Day
- Informal assessments including reasoning tasks (Year 3 and above)
- Latest school report
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Hurstbourne Tarrant | Hurstbourne Tarrant | |
| Hungerford - Kintbury - Inkpen | Hungerford, Kintbury, Inkpen | |
| Kingsclere - Headley - Newtown - Whitchurch | Kingsclere, Headley, Newtown, Whitchurch | |
| Cold Ash - Shaw - Donnington - Speen | Cold Ash, Shaw, Donnington, Speen |
Cost: Free of charge
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.