About Aberdour School
Aberdour School, founded in 1933, is a co-educational preparatory school for ages 2–13 in Burgh Heath (near Banstead), Surrey, England. It is a nursery department, pre-preparatory school and preparatory school, and covers 14acre, 10 of which are playing fields. HistoryAberdour was founded in 1933 by R. M. D Grange as a boys' boarding school. In 1994 it became a co-educational school and its first intake of girls was welcomed with the newly opened nursery. In 1971 Aberdour School became an educational charitable trust and is now administered by a board of governors. Awards2010, Royal Society of Chemistry’s Bill Bryson Science Prize. 2010, TES Independent School Awards, Head of the Year - Winner2013, TES Independent School Awards, Outstanding Financial /Commercial Initiative - WinnerHeadmasters Richard Grange (1933–1981) Alan Barraclough (1981–2002) Dr Gerard Silverlock (2002–2006) Simon Collins (2006–present)HousesEvery student is placed into a house at Aberdour. Each house has about 60 girls and boys, and every house appoints pupils to take on the roles of Head of House, Head of Girls Games, and Head of Boys Games for one term at a time.
Aberdour School Description
Aberdour School, founded in 1933, is a co-educational preparatory school for ages 2–13 in Burgh Heath (near Banstead), Surrey, England. It is a nursery department, pre-preparatory school and preparatory school, and covers 14acre, 10 of which are playing fields. HistoryAberdour was founded in 1933 by R. M. D Grange as a boys' boarding school. In 1994 it became a co-educational school and its first intake of girls was welcomed with the newly opened nursery. In 1971 Aberdour School became an educational charitable trust and is now administered by a board of governors. Awards2010, Royal Society of Chemistry’s Bill Bryson Science Prize. 2010, TES Independent School Awards, Head of the Year - Winner2013, TES Independent School Awards, Outstanding Financial /Commercial Initiative - WinnerHeadmasters Richard Grange (1933–1981) Alan Barraclough (1981–2002) Dr Gerard Silverlock (2002–2006) Simon Collins (2006–present)HousesEvery student is placed into a house at Aberdour. Each house has about 60 girls and boys, and every house appoints pupils to take on the roles of Head of House, Head of Girls Games, and Head of Boys Games for one term at a time.