Woodford Green Preparatory School
| Woodford Green Preparatory School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Glengall Road Snakes Lane West Woodford Green , Essex , IG8 0BZ | |
| Information | |
| Type | Preparatory School |
| Established | 1932 |
| Local authority | London Borough of Redbridge |
| Department for Education URN | 513852 Tables |
| Headmaster | Mr J P Wadge |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 3 to 11 |
| Enrollment | 375 |
| Colour(s) | Red |
| Website | http://www.wgprep.co.uk/ |
Woodford Green Preparatory School is a preparatory school in Woodford Green, London. It is known locally as The Red School due to the distinctive red uniforms its pupils wear. It was founded in 1932 to provide a non-denominational Christian education for boys and girls. The first headmistress was Miss Norah Kathleen Read. The current Headmaster is Mr J P Wadge.
Notable alumni
- Claudia Harmsworth (b. 1967), Born Claudia Caroline Clemence, now Viscountess Rothermere by marriage to Daily Mail proprietor, Jonathan Harmsworth 4th Viscount Rothermere
- Tony Robinson (b. 1946), actor known for his role as Baldrick in the Blackadder series.
- Timothy Williams (b. 1946) award winning novelist, author of Converging Parallels
- David Cracknell (b. 1968), journalist and Political Editor of the Sunday Times (UK)
- Louise Jameson (b. 1951), actress who played Leela, the leather-clad barbarian warrior companion of the fourth Doctor in Doctor Who
- Peter Collecott CMG (b. 1950), ambassador to Brazil from 2004-8
- Paul Farmer (b. 1950), devised first public exam in pop music for schools
- Deborah Watling (b. 1948), actress who played Victoria Waterfield, companion to the second Doctor, and who appeared regularly from 1967-1968 in Doctor Who