Hemdean House School
 | |
| Motto |
Laborate et Gaudete ("Work and Rejoice")[1] |
|---|---|
| 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 51°28′17″N 0°58′30″W / 51.47134°N 0.975134°WCoordinates: 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.co.uk |
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 26 May 2017.
- ↑ Kirk, Huia. "Elsie Smith". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Profile on the Independent Schools Council website
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