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'''Newton Preparatory School''' is located in Battersea, in [[South London]]. It opened in September, 1991 with 70 pupils, The proprietor is Dr Farouk Walji.<ref>http://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk</ref> Newton Prep is run on a [[Business|for-profit]] basis and now has 600 pupils.<ref>http://www.newtonprep.com</ref>
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{{Infobox school
| name =
| image = Newton Preparatory School.jpg
| address = 149 Battersea Park Road
| postcode = SW8 4BX
| established = 1991
| ofsted = yes
| head_teacher = Mrs Alison Fleming
| gender = Mixed
| lower_age = 3
| upper_age = 13
| enrollment = 657
| capacity = 665
| houses = Crispin (Yellow)


Nonsuch (Green)
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The school since its foundation has always specialised in providing for children of high ability.<ref>http://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk</ref> The original headmaster, Jim Cussell, formerly headmaster of Moreton Hall School, Shropshire, left after two years to set up the rival Octagon School nearby.<ref>http://www.bishops-stortford-college.herts.sch.uk/osnews/newsletters/sept01.pdf</ref> The subsequent headmaster, Richard Dell, headmaster between 1993 and 2006, had interests in spirituality and healing and [[Self-publishing|self-published]] a book in relation to this.<ref>http://www.healing-nations.com/richarddell.htm</ref> The current headmaster is Nicholas Allen, appointed 2006. He was previously head of Ipswich Preparatory School and [[Arnold House School]].


Spartan (Red)
The school is based in an Edwardian building that has been extensively remodelled and extended. The original building was formerly occupied by [[Clapham College]], Raywood Street School and Notre Dame School. The facilities include an Auditorium that was opened by Sir [[Peter Hall (director)]].<ref>http://newtonprepschool.co.uk/824/welcome/our-facilities/</ref>


Winston (Blue)
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The Newton Scholarship Fund (NSF) is a registered charity that offers means-tested bursaries to support children of scholarship ability.<ref>http://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk/904/admissions/scholarships/</ref>
| website = www.newtonprepschool.co.uk
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'''Newton Prep School''' is located in [[Battersea]], [[South London]]. It opened in September, 1991 with 70 pupils. The founder is Dr Farouk Walji.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk| title = Newton Prep School {{!}} A Co-educational London Prep School}}</ref> Newton Prep has over 600 pupils.<ref>[http://www.newtonprep.com http://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk]</ref> It accepts pupils aged 3 to 13, from nursery until year 8.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Newton Prep Overview|url = http://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk/2/newton-prep-overview|website = www.newtonprepschool.co.uk|accessdate = 2015-11-18}}</ref>
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== References ==


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Since its foundation, the school has always specialised in providing for children of high ability.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk| title = Newton Prep School {{!}} A Co-educational London Prep School}}</ref> The first headmaster was Jim Cussell, formerly headmaster of Moreton Hall School, Shropshire. The subsequent headmaster, Richard Dell (1993 to 2006), had interests in spirituality and healing and self-published a book in relation to this.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.healing-nations.com/richarddell.htm| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081120181057/http://www.healing-nations.com/richarddell.htm| archive-date = 2008-11-20| title = healing-nations-richard dell}}</ref> The headmaster from 2006 to 2013 was Nicholas Allen. He was previously head of Ipswich Preparatory School and [[Arnold House School]]. The current head, Alison Fleming, was appointed in 2013.
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The school has three main segments: the Apple Nursery (age 3 to 4), Lower School (Reception to Year 2) and Upper School (Year 3 to Year 8).<ref>{{Cite web|title = Admissions Overview|url = http://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk/3226/admissions/admissions-overview|website = www.newtonprepschool.co.uk|accessdate = 2015-11-18}}</ref>
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[[Category:Education in Wandsworth]]

The school is based in an Edwardian building, formerly occupied by [[Clapham College]], Raywood Street School and Notre Dame School. The original building has been extended and renovated, most recently in 2013. The facilities include a 300-seat auditorium opened by Sir [[Peter Hall (director)|Peter Hall]], a library with a full-time librarian, an [[AstroTurf|astro-turf]] sports pitch, and two gymnasiums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newtonprepschool.co.uk/824/welcome/our-facilities/|title = StackPath}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Our Facilities|url = http://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk/824/newton-prep-overview/facilities|website = www.newtonprepschool.co.uk|accessdate = 2015-11-18}}</ref>

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The Newton Scholarship Fund (NSF) is a registered charity that offers means-tested bursaries to support children of scholarship ability.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk/904/admissions/scholarships/|title = StackPath}}</ref>

==Notable former pupils==
*[[Amber Le Bon]] (born 1989), English model

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==References==
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{{Schools and colleges in Wandsworth}}

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[[Category:Private co-educational schools in London]]
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[[Category:Private schools in the London Borough of Wandsworth]]
[[Category:Preparatory schools in London]]
[[Category:1991 establishments in England]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1991]]

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Newton Prep
Address
Map
149 Battersea Park Road

SW8 4BX
Information
Established1991
OfstedReports
Head teacherMrs Alison Fleming
GenderMixed
Age3 to 13
Enrollment657
Capacity665
HousesCrispin (Yellow)

Nonsuch (Green)

Spartan (Red)

Winston (Blue)
Websitewww.newtonprepschool.co.uk

Newton Prep School is located in Battersea, South London. It opened in September, 1991 with 70 pupils. The founder is Dr Farouk Walji.[1] Newton Prep has over 600 pupils.[2] It accepts pupils aged 3 to 13, from nursery until year 8.[3]

Since its foundation, the school has always specialised in providing for children of high ability.[4] The first headmaster was Jim Cussell, formerly headmaster of Moreton Hall School, Shropshire. The subsequent headmaster, Richard Dell (1993 to 2006), had interests in spirituality and healing and self-published a book in relation to this.[5] The headmaster from 2006 to 2013 was Nicholas Allen. He was previously head of Ipswich Preparatory School and Arnold House School. The current head, Alison Fleming, was appointed in 2013.

The school has three main segments: the Apple Nursery (age 3 to 4), Lower School (Reception to Year 2) and Upper School (Year 3 to Year 8).[6]

The school is based in an Edwardian building, formerly occupied by Clapham College, Raywood Street School and Notre Dame School. The original building has been extended and renovated, most recently in 2013. The facilities include a 300-seat auditorium opened by Sir Peter Hall, a library with a full-time librarian, an astro-turf sports pitch, and two gymnasiums.[7][8]

The Newton Scholarship Fund (NSF) is a registered charity that offers means-tested bursaries to support children of scholarship ability.[9]

Notable former pupils

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References

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  1. ^ "Newton Prep School | A Co-educational London Prep School".
  2. ^ http://www.newtonprepschool.co.uk
  3. ^ "Newton Prep Overview". www.newtonprepschool.co.uk. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Newton Prep School | A Co-educational London Prep School".
  5. ^ "healing-nations-richard dell". Archived from the original on 20 November 2008.
  6. ^ "Admissions Overview". www.newtonprepschool.co.uk. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  7. ^ "StackPath".
  8. ^ "Our Facilities". www.newtonprepschool.co.uk. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  9. ^ "StackPath".

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