St Margaret's School
St Margaret's School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Bushey, Hertfordshire, educating pupils aged 2 - 18 and founded in 1749. Boarding fees are £16,877 - £16,877 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About St Margaret's
The story, ethos and character of St Margaret's.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Ms Lara Pechard
St Margaret's is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18. St Margaret's is among the oldest schools in the UK and known for its excellent academic record and exceptional pastoral care, which has been a hallmark since its foundation as a school for orphans in 1749.
Today St Margaret's is located in 60 acres of stunning Hertfordshire country and is extremely well positioned near to London and its major international transport networks. What the school is known for? We are a school with a proven record of academic success in public examinations and our pupils move onto competitive courses at leading universities and institutions both here in the UK and around the world.
Our outward looking ethos aims to encourage a genuine enthusiasm for learning and an ability to independently explore subjects beyond the classroom.
The pastoral care at St Margaret's is the central pillar upon which the success of the school is based and we are proud of the quality of care and opportunity given to every one of our pupils no matter what stage of their education. We offer a rich programme of extra-curricular activities and pupils are encouraged to find their talent whatever that may be.
School history In 1749 'the Society of Stewards and Subscribers for Maintaining and Educating Poor Orphans of Clergymen' was set up in London and charitable donations made by wealthy people including the royal family and politicians. In 1760 Princess Amelia gave £100 and in 1791 George III donated £500, being part of the proceeds of one of Mr Handel's musical performances in Westminster Abbey.
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