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. The school operates as a non-profit UK registered charity.[3]
| Hemdean House School | |
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Hemdean Road , , RG4 8LR | |
| Coordinates | 51°28′17″N 0°58′30″W / 51.47134°N 0.975134°W |
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| Type | Private day school[1] |
| Motto | Laborate et Gaudete ("Work and Rejoice")[2] |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England[1] |
| Established | 1859 |
| Founder | Francis Knighton |
| Head teacher | Helen Chalmers[1] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 3 to 11 |
| Houses | Knighton Henderson Kennet |
| Colour(s) | Light blue and Dark blue |
| Alumni | Lizbeth Webb |
| Website | http://www.hemdeanhouse.co.uk/ |
Hemdean House School was founded in 1859 by Francis Knighton. In 1862 land was bought for £320. The new building was named Hemdean House.[4] The school formerly had a girls' senior school, which was closed in 2016.[5] In 2018, Hemdean House was listed 29th in the Sunday Times list of 100 best performing independent schools in the UK.[6]
In 2024, Hemdean House announced the permanent closure of the school by 12 July due to dwindling numbers of students.[7]
Notable alumni
- Elsie Smith – nurse and missionary[8]
- Lizbeth Webb – soprano and actress[9]
References
External links
- Official website
- Profile on the Independent Schools Council website