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Hemdean House School
Address
Map
Hemdean Road

Caversham
,
Berkshire
,
RG4 8LR

England
Information
TypeIndependent day school
MottoLaborate et Gaudete
("Work and Rejoice")[1]
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established1859
FounderFrancis Knighton
Head teacherDebbie Lee BEd MA
GenderMixed
Age3 to 16
Houses  Knighton
  Henderson
  Kennet
Colour(s)Light blue and Dark blue
Websitehttp://www.hemdeanhouse.co.uk/

Hemdean House School is an independent school which includes mixed infants and junior schools, and a girls senior school. It is situated in rural 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]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Small school with big expectations". Henley Standard. 20 September 2010.
  2. ^ "A Brief History of Hemdean House School". Hemdean House School. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
  3. ^ Kirk, Huia. "Elsie Smith". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

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