Lord Wandsworth College (LWC) is a co-educational
independent school
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in
Long Sutton, Hampshire
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The village includes pictures ...
, 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. It is a member of the
Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference
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.
Since 2015, the headmaster has been Adam Williams.
In 2020, the College was named Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing, and was awarded the Schools of Character Kitemark by the Association of Character Education.
Notable former pupils
Notable former pupils include:
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Charlie Amesbury
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, rugby union player
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Grace Blakeley
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, political commentator, journalist and author
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Will Buxton
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Early career
Whilst at university Buxton started writing for GrandPrix.com. In 2002 he joined the Official Formula 1 Magaz ...
, journalist and broadcaster
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Sir Peter Coulson, High Court judge
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Scott S. Hall, Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine
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George 'Johnny' Johnson
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, RAF officer with the “Dambusters”
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Ugo Monye
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, rugby union international and broadcaster
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Peter Richards, rugby union international
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, actor
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Rupert Whitaker
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, co-founder of the Terrence Higgins Trust
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Jonny Wilkinson
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, rugby union international
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Ryan Wilson, rugby union international
St Neot's Partnership
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.
See also
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Sydney Stern, 1st Baron Wandsworth
References
External links
Lord Wandsworth College- official web site
Sternians Association- the Old Boys Association of Lord Wandsworth College
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Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference
Independent schools in Hampshire
Educational institutions established in 1928
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1928 establishments in England