Newton prep vs hill house

[Philipd123]

Hi my daughter is in state school currently and is in Year 3. We are looking to move her to either Hill House or Newton Prep as she is not being challenged (there is no homework ) and she needs to start preparing for 11 plus. She loves choir , is great at swimming and enjoys piano. Hill house is slightly easier in terms of the commute but this is not so important k

I was wondering if anybody has a strong opinions or preferences on either . Keen to hear views from parents,

[wowsaidtheowl]

My DD joined Newton in year 3 for similar reasons. We love it! It’s academically challenging but they put so much support in place so she could catch up (they work a year ahead). The staff are amazing.
Choir is very good, swimming less so (the half 2 half terms of swimming a year).
Ask me any questions.

[slugsinthegarden]

NP has amazing facilities, a sensible and approachable Head and an inclusive supportive atmosphere for both kids and parents. Sadly swimming not really a school sport though there is increasing emphasis on Choir. Very strong academics too.

[Philipd123]

Hi thank you both for the input . Yes Newton definitely beats Hill House on facilities , Bigger area and more expansive classrooms , doesn’t feel so small.i think the music at Hill House is better though and it’s about 4K cheaper ...,

They seem both to have good results in terms of feeder schools but Hill House is far less selective on entry which means I guess they are doing a better job?

Having trouble deciding ! I think I will let my daughter decide for me ,

[BasiliskStare]

NP for me any day of the week but very very best wishes however you decide

[SuperstarB]

I don't know Hill House well but this kind of thing is a bit dispiriting:

www.telegraph.co.uk/education/12048414/Head-who-quit-Prince-Charless-former-prep-school-after-just-six-weeks-had-confronted-owners-over-modernisation.html

and

www.standard.co.uk/news/londoners-diary/londoners-diary-prince-charles-s-old-prep-school-loses-its-head-a3128126.html

...interesting, considering Nicholas Allen moved to Hill House from NP.