Lord Wandsworth College
| Lord Wandsworth College | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Long Sutton Hook , Hampshire , RG29 1TB England | |
| Coordinates | 51°12′52″N 0°55′46″W / 51.21442°N 0.92942°WCoordinates: 51°12′52″N 0°55′46″W / 51.21442°N 0.92942°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent |
| Motto | Vincit Perseverantia |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Inter- / denominational |
| Established | 1922 |
| Founder | Sydney James Stern, 1st Baron Wandsworth |
| Local authority | Hampshire |
| Department for Education URN | 116521 Tables |
| Head teacher | Adam Williams |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 660 |
| Colour(s) | |
| Former pupils | Sternians |
| Website | https://www.lordwandsworth.org |
Lord Wandsworth College (LWC) is a co-educational independent school in Long Sutton, Hampshire, England, for day and boarding pupils between the ages of 11–18, which occupies a 1,200 acre campus and is known for its charitable foundation.[1] It is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
Since 2015, the headmaster has been Adam Williams.[2]
In 2020, the College was named Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing,[3] and was awarded the Schools of Character Kitemark by the Association of Character Education.[4]
Notable former pupils[edit]
Notable former pupils include:
- Charlie Amesbury, rugby union player
- Grace Blakeley, political commentator, journalist and author
- Will Buxton, journalist and broadcaster
- Sir Peter Coulson, High Court judge
- Scott S. Hall, Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine
- * George 'Johnny' Johnson, RAF officer with the “Dambusters”
- Ugo Monye, rugby union international and broadcaster
- Peter Richards, rugby union international
- Julian Sands, actor[5]
- Rupert Whitaker, co-founder of the Terrence Higgins Trust
- Jonny Wilkinson, rugby union international[5]
- Ryan Wilson, rugby union international
St Neot's Partnership[edit]
In April 2021 the College entered into a formal collaboration with St Neot's Preparatory School, Hampshire.
St Neot’s is a leading independent, co-educational nursery, pre-prep and prep school which welcomes pupils from 2 to 13 years. It is set in a 70-acre woodland site in Eversley. There has been a strong relationship between the two schools over many years, with a significant proportion of St Neot’s families choosing LWC for their children’s secondary education.[6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "StackPath". www.lordwandsworth.org. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ "Lord Wandsworth College, Hook". The Good Schools Guide. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ Parent, Independent School (22 November 2020). "Independent School of the Year 2020 for Student WellBeing, Lord Wandsworth College". Independent School Parent. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "StackPath". www.lordwandsworth.org. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Lord Wandsworth College @ UK Schools Guide 2005". Guide to Independent Schools. Retrieved 22 March 2006.
- ^ "StackPath". LWC. Lord Wandsworth College.
External links[edit]
- Lord Wandsworth College - official web site
- Sternians Association - the Old Boys Association of Lord Wandsworth College
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