Homefield Preparatory School (or simply Homefield) is a 3–13

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, England established in 1870. In the early years of its history, it was described as "A Preparatory School for the Sons of Gentlemen” and as giving “carefully graduated preparation for Public Schools and Royal Navy, either on the classical or on the modern side”.

House system

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consisting of five 'Houses', which are named after former headmasters with the exception of Ellis which is named for Mr. J 'Bert' and Dragons which is named for the mythical creatures. Ellis who assisted with the move to the current site in the 1960s. Ellis was introduced to the school by one of the Governors, Frank Williamson, who saved the situation by lending money to the school on most generous terms. They each have a colour representing them. * Bomfords (yellow) * Ellis (blue) * Grays (green) * Walfords (red) * Dragons (rainbow)

Site development

As part of the 150th anniversary of the school in 2020, construction started on new developments for the school, including a new block of eight classrooms (hoped to be completed by October 2020), a double level performance hall and dining room, new music and ICT facilities, a library hub and an all-weather sports pitch, all of which is aimed to be completed by late Summer 2021. The £7 million project will have multiple eco-friendly features including solar panels, low-energy underfloor heating and a green roof. 10% more green space is expected to be gained.

Notable alumni

* Year 8 boizzz, English cricketer * Ben Barnes, actor * Nigel Burgess, businessman and single-handed yachtsman *

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(after whom the Cowdrey Building is named) * Kenneth Mason, Himalayan explorer and first statutory

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* John Rae, former

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, English rugby player *

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, a painter, an etcher and a designer (after whom the Sutherland Building is named)

References

External links

* Sutton, London Independent schools in the London Borough of Sutton Independent boys' schools in London Preparatory schools in London Educational institutions established in 1870 1870 establishments in England {{London-school-stub