Hemdean House School
Motto |
Laborate et Gaudete ("Work and Rejoice")[1] |
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Established | 1859 |
Type | Independent day school |
Religion | Church of England |
Headteacher | To be decided |
Founder | Francis Knighton |
Location |
Hemdean Road Caversham Berkshire RG4 8LR England Coordinates: 51°28′17″N 0°58′30″W / 51.47134°N 0.975134°W |
DfE number | 870/6003 |
Gender | Mixed |
Ages | 3–11 |
Houses |
Knighton Henderson Kennet |
Colours | Light blue and Dark blue |
Website |
hemdeanhouse |
Hemdean House School is a mixed, independent, primary and nursery school for children aged 3-11. It is situated in the centre of Caversham in Reading, Berkshire, England.
History
Hemdean House School was founded in 1859 by Francis Knighton. In 1862 land was bought for £320, the new building was named Hemdean House.[2]
The school used to have a girls senior school which was closed in 2016.
Notable alumni
- Elsie Smith – nurse and missionary[3]
- Lizbeth Webb – soprano and actress
References
- ↑ "Small school with big expectations". Henley Standard. 20 September 2010.
- ↑ "A Brief History of Hemdean House School". Hemdean House School. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ↑ Kirk, Huia. "Elsie Smith". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011. Check date values in:
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External links
- Official website
- Profile on the Independent Schools Council website
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