Schools Timeline

In the 16th century city merchants collaborated with godly preachers and established parish grammar schools to teach Latin and the scriptures.
1550
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Hampton School was founded when Robert Hammond left £7 in his will of 1556 to erect a small schoolroom in the churchyard.
Hampton School was founded when Robert Hammond left £7 in his will of 1556 to erect a small schoolroom in the churchyard.
1557
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Other endowments provided for ‘an honest schoolmaster…to teach six poor children of the parish to write, to read and to know the catechism’.
1557
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Between 1612 and 1614 nearly half those sentenced to death in Middlesex who could read and write got off with a lesser punishment
1612
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By early in the 17th century up to three quarters of London�s tradesmen and artisans and a half of craftsmen and shopkeepers could sign their name.
1625
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The earliest reference to a school in Twickenham is found in St Mary’s church records. It was situated close to the Embankment and shortly afterwards a girls (maids) department opened, possibly in a separate building.
1640
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St Mary’s Twickenham school closed or moved elsewhere.
1669
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St Mary’s school Twickenham restarted with William Lawrence as schoolmaster.
1686
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The widow of Sir Orlando Bridgman leaves £40 to buy land for a school in Teddington. Dames’ schools established
1697
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During the 18th century Charitable Institutions particularly religious institutions (Anglican) led to the foundation of charity schools.
1700
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A charity school was opened in ‘Twittenham’ based on the earlier St Mary’s church school. 50 pupils were clothed and educated – the boys were taught to read and write and the girls were taught to read only (as they were expected to become servants). For part of the day the pupils were set to work to make money for the school and to pay the teacher.
1704
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Vestry Minutes for Monday 30 April: Ordered that Mr George Pulford have the benefit & liberty for himselfe and his Schollars to sett in a pew in the Gallery in the South West corner from the staircase this wch sd Pew containeth in length from east to west about eleaven feete and in bredth from north to south about 2 feete and a halfe
1705
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Room for no more than 4/5 including Mr Pulford?
1705
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In 1706 and 1707 Elizabeth and Edward Cole, of the brewing family, each left £100 to St Mary’s school in their wills.
1706
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Lady Eleanor Holles School In her Will, The Lady Eleanor Holles directed that her executrix, Mistress Anne Watson, should use the surplus to found a school for young girls. In 1711 the school came into being in the Ward of Cripplegate in the City of London.
1711
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In the 1720s the West Charity provided for poor children from Twickenham to attend Christs Hospital School in the City of London. Children from Twickenham attend here even today.
1720
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Schoolroom added to Hampton old church
Schoolroom added to Hampton old church
1726
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Dr Daniel Hewitt’s School. School continued by his widow from 1738-54 when it moved to Harlington. “Daniel Hewet(sic) Gent” was buried in St Mary’s on 21 December 1738
1736
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St Mary’s boys’ school moved to Crazy Lane now known as Bell Lane.
1747
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A charity school with 44 pupils in existence in Teddington
1760
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The Rev Colston Carr’s School established in Brook House, London Road, Twickenham
The Rev Colston Carr’s School established in Brook House, London Road, Twickenham
1765
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About this year Mrs Ancell’s School for girls was started in Orme House, Hampton. The school was continued in 1799 by Miss Truelove, joined by Miss Mence in 1802, closing in 1807.
About this year Mrs Ancell’s School for girls was started in Orme House, Hampton. The school was continued in 1799 by Miss Truelove, joined by Miss Mence in 1802, closing in 1807.
1772
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Also, about this year Mr Jackson’s School for boys was estsblished at The Hollies, in High Street, Hampton. In 1785 there were 85 pupils, some boarders
1772
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Mrs James’s Ladies School in Savile House, Heath Lane, Twickenham
1773
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In the 1780s schools were not popular with poorer parents since attendance at school prevented their children from working and helping to support the family.
1780
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Sunday schools were set up and became very popular. The children learned to read and write and were able to work for their families during the rest of the week.
1780
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In the late 18th century private schools began to appear in Twickenham.
1782
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1782-88 The Rev L.M. Stretch’s Academy in Bath House, London Road, Twickenham Mrs Pomeroy’s Female Boarding School in London RoadMiss Dutton’s Female Boarding School, Fortescue House, London Road, Twickenham. Continued by Mr Dutton, Mr Lewis, Charlotte Clark, Dr Henry Nicholson, M Raymond de Vericour, Rev James Balfour, George Scott & Henry Dixon (boys only), & George Rumsey until 1869.
1782
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About this year Miss Berryman’s School was started at The Old Grange. The school was continued by Mr & Mrs Francis Later named The Old Grange School it continued until 1910
1800
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School of Industry for girls, adjoining Bushy Park in Hampton. Reading, writing and needlework taught in order to prepare girls for domestic service
1805
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St Mary’s School The Anglican National Society set up a school in School Alley, Twickenham running from Church Street to the Embankment. This had 180 pupils and with one teacher helped by ‘monitors’ was organised to mass produce learning.
St Mary’s School The Anglican National Society set up a school in School Alley, Twickenham running from Church Street to the Embankment. This had 180 pupils and with one teacher helped by ‘monitors’ was organised to mass produce learning.
1809
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Mrs Thomas paid rates for a school in Twickenham
1810
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About this year the Rev William Church started Alfred House School in Alfred House (now Park & Barham Houses) in Hampton. He died in 1829 and the school was continued until about 1844 by Mrs Jenny Berryman
1812
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The Revd Pettingall’s Twickenham Finishing School
1823
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2 Dames schools with 12 children in existence in Teddington
1824
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About this year Mr Walton’s Academy was established between Church Street and High Street, Hampton, running for over 40 years
1830
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St Mary’s & St Peter’s C E Primary School is sponsored equally by the two Teddington parishes reflected in its name – St Mary with St Alban and Ss Peter & Paul with Ss Michael & George. Originally known as Teddington Public School, it occupied Victorian premises from 1832 at the Broad Street end of Church Road, before being rebuilt on the present site in l975.
St Mary’s & St Peter’s C E Primary School is sponsored equally by the two Teddington parishes reflected in its name – St Mary with St Alban and Ss Peter & Paul with Ss Michael & George. Originally known as Teddington Public School, it occupied Victorian premises from 1832 at the Broad Street end of Church Road, before being rebuilt on the present site in l975.
1832
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Burgate House, for girls in Arragon Road, run by Mrs Curtis and Miss Brown.
1832
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For the first time a small grant was given by the Government to the Anglican and Roman Catholic Church schools. The improved schools became known as National Schools. Even at school, children might learn little … one teacher could be in charge of 200 children and the average leaving age was 10 yrs.
1833
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The British School (the British & Foreign Schools Society) was established in conjunction with Lady Shaw’s School (66 girls, 1d per week) on the site of the Congregational Church in 1st Cross Road, Twickenham Green
1834
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About this year Hill House School was started in Station Road, Hampton by Mr J E Mills. The school closed in 1854 and the house was demolished in 1902 to make way for the filter beds
1837
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Philip Sandoz’s School in Arragon House, Church Street, Twickenham.
Philip Sandoz’s School in Arragon House, Church Street, Twickenham.
1840
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William Seymour, Master & Mrs Seymour, Mistress. Charity School, Waterside
1840
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Mrs Eliza Chowne’s School for Young Ladies in Holly House, Twickenham (near Queen’s Road today).
1840
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The Rev C Pettingall’s Boys School in Savile House, Heath Lane, Twickenham.
1840
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Mrs Frances Robson. Walnut Tree House Academy, London Road, Twickenham
1840
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Archdeacon Cambridge School opened following the consecration of Holy Trinity Church on the Green.
Archdeacon Cambridge School opened following the consecration of Holy Trinity Church on the Green.
1842
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The Ragged Schools were founded by The Ragged School Union under Lord Shaftesbury for children excluded from Church and charity schools by their “rude habits, filthy condition and their want of shoes and stockings”.
1844
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Mr William Gittins (1800-53) Boys School in Bath House, London Road, Twickenham. School continued by Richard Merrett until 1873 or later.
Mr William Gittins (1800-53) Boys School in Bath House, London Road, Twickenham. School continued by Richard Merrett until 1873 or later.
1845
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Dr William Harcourt’s Grosvenor boys’ boarding school in Twickenham House, Heath Lane, Twickenham
1846
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Thomas Scale’s Academy occupies Wellesley House. RD Blackmore is an unhappy teacher at the school.
Thomas Scale’s Academy occupies Wellesley House. RD Blackmore is an unhappy teacher at the school.
1850
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The Misses Banwell’s Grosvenor House Seminary, Grosvenor House, Grosvenor Road, Twickenham. Dr Harcourt’s Grosvenor School, Twickenham House, Heath Lane, Twickeham
1851
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An elementary school opened in Whitton in the grounds of Kneller Hall.
1853
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The Montpelier School opened in Orleans Road.
The Montpelier School opened in Orleans Road.
1856
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The Female Naval Orphan School (The Royal Naval Female School) founded at St Margarets House. The school moved to Haslemere in 1941.
1857
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There were 128 Ragged Schools in Middx with 11,632 pupils, but there are no records of Ragged Schools in Twickenham.
1858
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Mr George Rumsey’s Boarding School, Fortescue House, London Road Twickenham recorded until 1873.Miss Marianne Carter’s Ladies School, Twickenham GreenJoachin Valentia Curths’ Boarding School, Heath Lane, TwickenhamMiss Sarah Ann Hayes’ Ladies School, Montpelier Row, TwickenhamRichard Merret’s Boarding School, Bath House, London Road, TwickenhamMrs Lucy Moore’s Ladies School, Grosvenor HouseMrs Pleasure Parlett’s Preparatory School, 2 Laburnum Villas, Popes GroveMrs Anne Stanford’s Ladies School, Staines Road, Twickenham
1860
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The Rev James Wilkie’s Boarding School, Lindon House, Twickenham
1860
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During the 19th century throughout the country the number of schools rose. In the 1860s in London there were 860 public day schools, 1700 private schools, 700 Sunday schools and 100 evening schools.
1860
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But girls education lagged there were 3 endowed and 9 propriety schools for girls in the whole of London. Education…
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The British School for Boys re-opened in the Baptist schoolroom on Twickenham Green (the Girls School was added in 1862).
1861
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Dr Clayton Palmer & 27 pupils (Twickenham School) in London Road
1861
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Mr William Hammond’s Commercial School opened at what is now Penn’s Place in Hampton. After his death in 1892 his daughters cntinued with the school for some years
Mr William Hammond’s Commercial School opened at what is now Penn’s Place in Hampton. After his death in 1892 his daughters cntinued with the school for some years
1862
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St Mary�s parochial (Church of England) school moved to Amyand Park Road. Parts of the present building date back to 1862.
1863
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Collis School was originally founded in 1865 by Miss Sarah Collis in a house in Park Road Teddington. It was originally named Park Road Girls School. In 1902 it was named Station Road School, in 1937 Christchurch County Primary School and in 1960 Collis Primary School. The Collis family managed the school up until 1928.
1865
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By 1870 there were 1000 children in Twickenham attending the National and parochial schools out of a possible 2500.
1870
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No Board Schools were set up in Twickenham as residents thought they would be more expensive than the National and parochial schools.
1870
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The Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage founded at Fortescue House, Twickenham
1870
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The Board Schools
1870
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The 1870 Education Act made elementary education compulsory for all to be provided by locally elected school boards and paid…
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Huntingdon House Boarding and Day School for Boys founded in Teddington. The school moved to Hampton Road, Twickenham as The Mall School in 1909.
1872
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The Post Office Directory for 1872 lists the following private schools
1872
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Twickenham: Mrs Hannah Sharp. Henry James Rost (preparatory), King Street. Miss Ann Harriet Barker, Catherine Villa, London Road. Miss J…
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The Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage moves from Fortescue House, Twickenham, to Wellesley House in the Hampton Road.
1874
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St Mark’s School in Schoolhouse Lane in Teddington
1875
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The Shaftesbury Homes for boys moves into the original Fortescue House in London Road.
The Shaftesbury Homes for boys moves into the original Fortescue House in London Road.
1878
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New Grammar (Latin) School established in Upper Sunbury Road. Moved to Hanworth Road in 1939
New Grammar (Latin) School established in Upper Sunbury Road. Moved to Hanworth Road in 1939
1880
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Mrs Rabone, Heathfield School, Heathfield North, Twickenham
1882
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Sacred Heart RC School – known as St Mark’s
Sacred Heart RC School – known as St Mark’s
1883
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The school was founded in Chantry House in Fairfax Road in 1883. Chantry House still exists but it has recently…
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Hampton Infant School
1883
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The school had its beginning in 1883 when it was part of a school for girls and infants. In January…
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The British School re-opened in the Congregational Church in 1st Cross Road, Twickenham Green: 116 pupils aged 4-13 paying 4d per week.
1883
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Roman Catholic School in Fairfax Road, Teddington, open
1884
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St Paul’s Convent School. 252 Kingston Road Teddington. Opened by the Sisters of Charity of St Paul. The convent catered for Kindergarten. junior and senior girls. it took boys until the age of seven. The building was badly damaged when a bomb fell in Fairfax Road during WW2 and after the war the senior department and boarding was discontinued. A prep school flourished until 1961 when the sisters decided to use the building to train their young sisters.
1885
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Twickenham High School & School of Music, 61-3 Twickenham Green. Miss Harris & MrsChapman Principals
Twickenham High School & School of Music, 61-3 Twickenham Green. Miss Harris & MrsChapman Principals
1886
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J Mackrell, Collegiate School in Queen’s Road, Twickenham.
1887
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Mrs Edward Smith, High School, St Margarets
1887
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Pembroke House Schoola boys’ preparatory school started by Mr J F Ellis in Broad Lane, Hampton. The school closed in 1966
1888
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St James RC School opened in Grosvenor Road, central Twickenham.
1893
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St Stephen’s CE Junior
1896
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The school is still on its original site in Winchester Road which was formerly Turks Road.

Newland House School was founded in Newland House in Oak Lane, Twickenham, being, possibly, first named Amyand House School. The school moved to Strawberry Hill Road in about 1930 and then to Waldegrave Park in 1945 when it was also known as Twickenham Grammar School
Newland House School was founded in Newland House in Oak Lane, Twickenham, being, possibly, first named Amyand House School. The school moved to Strawberry Hill Road in about 1930 and then to Waldegrave Park in 1945 when it was also known as Twickenham Grammar School
1897
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The Gordon House Girls Home established at Gordon House, St Margarets. A certified Industrial School for 60 girls founded by the London School Board. The schoolclosed in 1921 and the buildings were taken over by The Royal Naval Female School
1897
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Victoria School in Prince’s Road, Teddington
1899
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Twickenham College for Girls, 39 Amyand Park Road. Miss Waghorne, Principal.
1900
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Queens College, 9, 11 & 13 Queens Road, Twickenham. Mrs W H Stanley Mansfield, Principal.
1900
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1902 Education Act
1902
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This Act abolished school boards and gave power to provide both primary and secondary education to elected County Councils and…
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In June 1903 the first meeting of the new Education Committee for Twickenham took place and School Managers were appointed. A programme of new school building began.
1903
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Trafalgar Primary School
1904
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Trafalgar Primary School was opened in Third Cross Road. Drill and PE were taken in the ‘marching corridors’. See the…
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Stanley Junior and Infant School
1906
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Twickenham County School for Girls
Twickenham County School for Girls
1909
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Twickenham County School for Girls established in Clifden Road, Twickenham.The Mall School, an independent preparatory school for boys moves to…
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Arrangements were made for one third of the pupils at Hampton Grammar School to come from Twickenham.
1910
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Nelson Infant School
1911
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Nelson Infant School was a pleasant rural school housed in a large hut in Nelson Road. It took the ‘overflow’…
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Orleans Council School was opened off Richmond Road.
1911
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Orleans Infant School
1914
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Orleans Council School became Orleans Infant School. There were 152 children on the register. See the school’s web site.

St Catherine’s School
1914
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St Catherine’s School opened in Vicarage Road, Twickenham. School moved to Popes Grove in 1916 and then to Popes Villa…
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World War One began. Many male teachers were posted to the war front. Their places were taken by female teachers.
1914
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The log book for St Stephen’s School on November 11 1918 notes: “…children were told of the Armistice and sang the National Anthem and gave three hearty cheers for King, Navy and Army.”
1918
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World War One ended with the signing of the Armistice – the peace treaty.
1918
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1918 Education Act
1918
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This Act raised the school leaving age to 14 and more schools were opened as a result.

St James’s RC School notes
1919
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A hard winter followed the end of the war. On February 6th 1919 the log book of St James’s RC…
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Nelson Infant School
1921
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From the log book of Nelson Infant School – the school hut had become “a long noisy room, divided by…
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Denmead school
1924
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Denmead school first opened its doors to two pupils, Philip James and his friend Brian Fairley. Philip’s father was a…
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Hampton Hill Junior
Hampton Hill Junior
1928
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The public elementary school was opened on its present site on the corner of Windmill Road and St Jame’s Avenue…
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Nelson Infant School
1928
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The new buildings for Nelson Infant School were completed. See the school’s web site.

Thames Valley Grammar School
1928
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Thames Valley Grammar School for boys and girls was opened as one of the very few mixed secondary schools in…
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Heathfield Elementary School
1931
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Heathfield Elementary School opened with 3 classrooms for 90 pupils. See the school’s web site.

Navarre School
Navarre School
1934
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Navarre School for Girls and Boys, 20 First Cross Road, Twickenham (Miss Emily Hart, Principal). This school was in all…
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Kneller School
Kneller School
1936
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Kneller School for girls and boys was opened in the Meadway.

Bishop Perrin
1936
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The foundation stone for Bishop Perrin CE school was laid in 1935 by the widow of Bishop Perrin, the Bishop…
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Rectory Farm Senior Secondary School opened in Hampton. It is now called the Hampton Community College
1936
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Fortescue House School
Fortescue House School
1937
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Fortescue House School The boys from the Shaftesbury Homes move to Wellesley House (the Police Orphanange closes but many boys…
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Twickenham Technical College and School of Art opened.
1937
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Lady Eleanor Holles School
1937
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Lady Eleanor Holles School Founded in 1711 in the Ward of Cripplegate in the City of London. The school came,…
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Hampton Grammar School
1939
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Hampton Grammar School moved into new buildings in Hanworth Road. See the school’s web site.

Sacred Heart RC school
1939
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In 1939, when War broke out the Sacred Heart RC school became a first aid post and ambulance station. This…
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St Edmund’s RC
1939
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St Edmund’s RC voluntary school opened with 100 children aged 5-8 years, in 3 small rooms behind the old St…
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World War II began
1939
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World War II began. The men were called up to join the armed services and married women were called back…
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Newland House School
1944
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Newland House School (“Twickenham Grammar School“) moves from Strawberry Hill Road to Waldegrave Park, Twickenham/Teddington. See the school’s web site.

1944 Education Act
1944
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The 1944 Education Act was a landmark act and provided free public education for all at three stages – primary,…
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World War II came to an end.
1945
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Whitton Junior
1949
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Whitton Junior school opened in new buildings. It was officially opened 3 years later by the ballerina Dame Ninette de…
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1950s – 1970s Secondary education in the Borough was provided in Grammar and Secondary Modern schools with children selected by an IQ test known as the 11+.
1950
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Carlisle Infant School
1951
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Carlisle Infant School was founded. See the school’s web site.

Edwina House School
1951
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Edwina House School moves from St Peter’s Road, St Margaret’s to 12 Strafford Road, Twickenham and back again the following…
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Chase Bridge
1953
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Chase Bridge primary school was built on former allotments. It had modern buildings with extensive playing fields and an outdoor…
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The boys from Kneller school were moved to the new Whitton Secondary School
1959
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The boys from Kneller school were moved to the new Whitton Secondary School (now Twickenham Academy) and Kneller became an…
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The boys from Stanley Road School moved to the new all boys secondary school at Broom Road
1962
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The boys from Stanley Road School moved to the new all boys secondary school at Broom Road. See the school’s…
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St John the Baptist CE Junior School
1963
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St John the Baptist CE Junior School was founded. See the school’s web site.

Hampton Wick Infant School
1964
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The school was built in 1964 to provide three classrooms, cloakrooms, hall, kitchen and offices. In 1969 a new wing…
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Twickenham Preparatory School opened at Baptist Church Hall on Twickenham Green.
1969
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Fortescue House School in the Hampton Road, Twickenham closes.
1971
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Buckingham Infant and Junior School was founded.
1976
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Waldegrave School for Girls
1977
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Waldegrave School for Girls was founded by merging Twickenham County School and Kneller School both for girls. The merged school…
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Richmond upon Thames 6th Form College
1977
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Richmond upon Thames 6th Form College was founded taking over the old Technical College site. See the college’s web site.

The National Curriculum was introduced.
1988
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Twickenham Preparatory School moved to the Beveree in Hampton, a Grade II listed building linked to John Blow, the Kings Musician during the reign of Charles II.
Twickenham Preparatory School moved to the Beveree in Hampton, a Grade II listed building linked to John Blow, the Kings Musician during the reign of Charles II.
1992
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St James Independent School for Boys moves to Popes Villa, Cross Deep, Twickenham.
1996
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The Thames Valley Grammar School reorganised as the Waldegrave School for Girls
1997
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An Independent Co-Educational school established at Hampton Court House
2001
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An Independent Co-Educational school established at Hampton Court House. See the school’s web site.

St James’ Independent School moves to Ashford. The building becomes occupied by Radnor House School.
2010
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Turing House School
2015
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In September 2015, Turing House School opened in temporary accommodation in Teddington, where a founding cohort of 100 Year 7…
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