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In 1883 Edward D. Mansfield took over as headmaster, with 46 boys, and made substantial additions to the property, almost doubling its size. It was about this time that there was a big 'row'<ref name="bosie"/> which saw almost all of the pupils leave. On the accession of the Rev. Francis Browne in 1904 there were only 35 pupils and seven teaching staff, but by 1935 the school had expanded again to 59 boys. The current chapel was built under Francis Browne's tenure, in 1905. By 1945 there were 90 boys and a nearby residence, Westfield, was purchased to accommodate 30 pupils. When Archie Forbes took over in 1952 the school finances were at crisis point, and only improved by the time the Rev. Philip Brownless, Archie Forbes' son-in-law, was appointed in 1956. However, substantial death duty liabilities hit Lambrook when Archie Forbes died in the same year, and the financial ruin that the school then faced was only averted in 1967 when Lambrook became a [[Charitable Trust]].
In 1883 Edward D. Mansfield took over as headmaster, with 46 boys, and made substantial additions to the property, almost doubling its size. It was about this time that there was a big 'row'<ref name="bosie"/> which saw almost all of the pupils leave. On the accession of the Rev. Francis Browne in 1904 there were only 35 pupils and seven teaching staff, but by 1935 the school had expanded again to 59 boys. The current chapel was built under Francis Browne's tenure, in 1905. By 1945 there were 90 boys and a nearby residence, Westfield, was purchased to accommodate 30 pupils. When Archie Forbes took over in 1952 the school finances were at crisis point, and only improved by the time the Rev. Philip Brownless, Archie Forbes' son-in-law, was appointed in 1956. However, substantial death duty liabilities hit Lambrook when Archie Forbes died in the same year, and the financial ruin that the school then faced was only averted in 1967 when Lambrook became a [[Charitable Trust]].

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It was in the 70's and 80's that the school allowed a paedophile to remain as a teacher for 8 years, notwithstanding several boys making complaints during that time.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1433279/Website-trapped-sex-abuse-teacher.html

Some of the boys who had the misfortune to attend the school in this period suffered various forms of abuse including rape and buggery. It would be appropriate if the School acknowledged this atrocious period of its history, perhaps by spearheading national initiatives, e.g. A Paedophilia Awareness Campaign for Schools, or a National Paedophilia Victims' Day. Above all else, as an institution the School owes an apology at the very least to those who suffered sexual abuse while in their care. Furthermore, if the School wanted to be proactive, they could perhaps be at the forefront a national inquest, the chief question being why would it take any well run organization 8 years to uncover a dangerous paedophile in its midsts?



By 1971 there were 120 boys, increasing to 140 by 1997. Major expansions of the premises took place between 1978 and 1984 including a new teaching block, a squash court and an all-weather pitch. Lambrook declined under the tenure of Michael Bickersteth (1989-1992), with numbers dropping considerably, only to be pulled up by his successor, Robin Thornhill, who succeeded in reversing the downward trend by the time of his resignation in 1997. In 1993 a pre-prep department was opened with four children, increasing to 69 by 1997. In that year the Governors approved a merger with Haileybury Junior School in Windsor which was beset by the limitations of its site, and John Hare, headmaster of Haileybury was appoined to the new combined school, called Lambrook-Haileybury, with 200 children, now of both sexes, both boarders and day pupils.<ref name="Brownless">''The Lambrook Legacy, 1860-1997: From Starched Collars to Sweatshirts: A History of Lambrook School'', by Isla Brownless. Evergreen Graphics, Aldwick, West Sussex. ISBN 1-900192-01-2.</ref> In July 2009, the school severed all links with Haileybury and returned to the original name of Lambrook.
By 1971 there were 120 boys, increasing to 140 by 1997. Major expansions of the premises took place between 1978 and 1984 including a new teaching block, a squash court and an all-weather pitch. Lambrook declined under the tenure of Michael Bickersteth (1989-1992), with numbers dropping considerably, only to be pulled up by his successor, Robin Thornhill, who succeeded in reversing the downward trend by the time of his resignation in 1997. In 1993 a pre-prep department was opened with four children, increasing to 69 by 1997. In that year the Governors approved a merger with Haileybury Junior School in Windsor which was beset by the limitations of its site, and John Hare, headmaster of Haileybury was appoined to the new combined school, called Lambrook-Haileybury, with 200 children, now of both sexes, both boarders and day pupils.<ref name="Brownless">''The Lambrook Legacy, 1860-1997: From Starched Collars to Sweatshirts: A History of Lambrook School'', by Isla Brownless. Evergreen Graphics, Aldwick, West Sussex. ISBN 1-900192-01-2.</ref> In July 2009, the school severed all links with Haileybury and returned to the original name of Lambrook.
[[File:School choir.jpg|thumb| Lambrook choir circa 1960, with Rev. Philip Brownless]]
[[File:School choir.jpg|thumb| Lambrook choir circa 1960, with Rev. Philip Brownless]]



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It was in the 70's and 80's that the school allowed a peadophile to remain as a teacher for 8 years, notwithstanding several boys making complaints.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-185155/Ex-teacher-jailed-sex-abuse.html
For many boys who had the misfortune to attend this school, the mention of the name evokes memories of paedophilia, rape and buggery.


The school boasts {{convert|43|acre|m2}} of grounds and playing fields, which includes a 9-hole golf course.
The school boasts {{convert|43|acre|m2}} of grounds and playing fields, which includes a 9-hole golf course.

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Lambrook
Address
Map
Winkfield Row

Winkfield Row, Bracknell
,
Berkshire
,
RG42 6LU

England England
Information
TypeIndependent
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1860
Chairman of GovernorsC.H.Donald
HeadmasterJonathan Perry
Staff50 full-time
GenderBoys and girls
Age3 to 13
Enrollment460
HousesAlexander, Athlone, Dewar, Goodhart
Colour(s)Navy and Green    
Websitehttp://www.lambrookschool.co.uk/

Lambrook is a preparatory school school in Winkfield Row, Berkshire for children between the ages of 3 and 13. The current headmaster is Jonathan Perry, assisted by his wife. The school is governed by a Board of Governors, whose Chairman is currently[when?] Charles Donald. In 2010, Lambrook celebrated 150 years of educating children with a variety of events and functions.

History

The school was founded in 1860 by Robert J. Burnside, in a large country house built in 1853 by William Budd. Burnside initially employed only one master, and by 1879 there were twenty one boys, including two grandsons of Queen Victoria, Albert, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein and Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein. Run as a traditional boys' boarding school, Lambrook accepted only male pupils between the ages of 7 and 13.

In 1883 Edward D. Mansfield took over as headmaster, with 46 boys, and made substantial additions to the property, almost doubling its size. It was about this time that there was a big 'row'[1] which saw almost all of the pupils leave. On the accession of the Rev. Francis Browne in 1904 there were only 35 pupils and seven teaching staff, but by 1935 the school had expanded again to 59 boys. The current chapel was built under Francis Browne's tenure, in 1905. By 1945 there were 90 boys and a nearby residence, Westfield, was purchased to accommodate 30 pupils. When Archie Forbes took over in 1952 the school finances were at crisis point, and only improved by the time the Rev. Philip Brownless, Archie Forbes' son-in-law, was appointed in 1956. However, substantial death duty liabilities hit Lambrook when Archie Forbes died in the same year, and the financial ruin that the school then faced was only averted in 1967 when Lambrook became a Charitable Trust.

It was in the 70's and 80's that the school allowed a paedophile to remain as a teacher for 8 years, notwithstanding several boys making complaints during that time.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1433279/Website-trapped-sex-abuse-teacher.html

Some of the boys who had the misfortune to attend the school in this period suffered various forms of abuse including rape and buggery. It would be appropriate if the School acknowledged this atrocious period of its history, perhaps by spearheading national initiatives, e.g. A Paedophilia Awareness Campaign for Schools, or a National Paedophilia Victims' Day. Above all else, as an institution the School owes an apology at the very least to those who suffered sexual abuse while in their care. Furthermore, if the School wanted to be proactive, they could perhaps be at the forefront a national inquest, the chief question being why would it take any well run organization 8 years to uncover a dangerous paedophile in its midsts?


By 1971 there were 120 boys, increasing to 140 by 1997. Major expansions of the premises took place between 1978 and 1984 including a new teaching block, a squash court and an all-weather pitch. Lambrook declined under the tenure of Michael Bickersteth (1989-1992), with numbers dropping considerably, only to be pulled up by his successor, Robin Thornhill, who succeeded in reversing the downward trend by the time of his resignation in 1997. In 1993 a pre-prep department was opened with four children, increasing to 69 by 1997. In that year the Governors approved a merger with Haileybury Junior School in Windsor which was beset by the limitations of its site, and John Hare, headmaster of Haileybury was appoined to the new combined school, called Lambrook-Haileybury, with 200 children, now of both sexes, both boarders and day pupils.[2] In July 2009, the school severed all links with Haileybury and returned to the original name of Lambrook.

Lambrook choir circa 1960, with Rev. Philip Brownless


The school boasts 43 acres (170,000 m2) of grounds and playing fields, which includes a 9-hole golf course.

The school is known for its high academic standards. It achieves "outstanding" results[citation needed] at Common Entrance, as well as excellent results at Key Stages I & II and at Scholarship level. Although catering mainly for day pupils, it also offers full, weekly and flexible boarding places. Fees range from around £3,000 in the pre-prep and £4,800 a term in the prep for day pupils, up to £6,000 a term for boarders.

Headmasters of Lambrook[2]

  • 1860-1883 Robert J. Burnside
  • 1883-1904 Edward Dillon Mansfield
  • 1904-1930 Rev. Francis Deshon Browne[3]
  • 1930-1939 Guy Fremantle Cameron
  • 1939-1956 Archibald Herbert d'Esterre Forbes[4]
  • 1956-1971 Rev. Philip P. S. Brownless
  • 1971-1989 Thomas Vernon Clough
  • 1989-1992 Michael C Bickersteth
  • 1992-1993 Ian Stewart
  • 1993-1997 Robin Badham Thornhill
  • 1997-1999 John Hare
  • 1999-2005 Robert Dighton
  • 2005-2010 James Barnes
  • 2010-present Jonathan Perry

Notable former students

Notable former teachers

Ghostly sightings

Westfield House at Lambrook has a number of reported ghosts: a vast Red-Indian figure standing guard beside a particular bed in an upstairs dormitory; a crying woman, heard but not seen in the attic flat; and a black dog that wanders the grounds.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Murray, Douglas. Bosie. Talk Miramax Books.
  2. ^ a b The Lambrook Legacy, 1860-1997: From Starched Collars to Sweatshirts: A History of Lambrook School, by Isla Brownless. Evergreen Graphics, Aldwick, West Sussex. ISBN 1-900192-01-2.
  3. ^ "THE LONDON GAZET1E, 2 JANUARY, 1931" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-06-02.
  4. ^ "Person Page 41305". Thepeerage.com. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
  5. ^ a b "According to the Domesday Book the village of Winkfield dates back to 942AD..." Winkfield .com. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
  6. ^ "'W' Ghosts". Berkshire History. Retrieved 2012-06-02.
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