near Newbury, UK, is to extend its provision to age 16.
The 2 to 13 prep on the Hampshire/Berkshire border will be adding an additional three year groups, from Years 9 to 11, with the first class set to start in September 2027 or a year earlier if there is demand.
The boarding and day school has also recently appointed its first female head, Helen Wilkinson, who will lead the changes, .
A trained senior school specialist in English and drama,聽she has previously led all-through schools. Most recently, she led Brighton College Abu Dhabi and Le R茅gent International School in Switzerland.
She said: 鈥淲e are incredibly excited to introduce the GCSE curriculum at Horris Hill聽School. This expansion is a testament to our dedication to delivering an exceptional education to our聽pupils. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil has access to a diverse range of subjects and resources,聽 empowering them to excel in their future endeavours.鈥澛犅
Mrs聽Wilkinson will be supported by the owners of the school, , and their director of聽 education, Jo Storey, who is another experienced secondary head and an ISI Inspector.聽
