Aysgarth School
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History
The school was opened in 1877 by the Reverend Clement Hales to prepare boys for a secondary school education. In 1890, the school moved to newly built premises costing £20,000 in the village of Newton-le-Willows but retained the name of Aysgarth School.[1][2] The chapel was a new building too, but contained items from elsewhere, such as the pulpit which was originally from Easby Abbey near Richmond.[3] Whilst the chapel on site is a listed building, the rest of the buildings remain unlisted due to a significant fire on site in 1933 which destroyed much of the school.[4][5]
The school is a preparatory school for selection to a range of private and independent schools across the United Kingdom and offers places to boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 13.[6] Its independent status means that it is assessed by the Independent Schools Inspectorate for reporting purposes rather than Ofsted.[7]
The school has been described as one of the leading prep schools for boys and girls.[8][9] Its admissions policy is non-selective.[10] The school is one of many who allow pets into the class and Aysgarth School encourages Housemasters to allow their dogs into class.[9][11] The school's ethos is based on Christian values and principles, and as such, boarders are expected to attend services in the chapel on site for church services.[12]
The school's motto is Ex quercu non ex salice (Latin for of oak, not of willow), and former pupils are known as Aysgarthians.[13]
Notable Aysgarthians
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- John Cracroft-Amcotts, former High Sheriff of Lincolnshire
- Sir (Henry) Grattan Bushe, Lawyer and colonial governor[14]
- George Butterworth, Composer and folk-dancer[15]
- Basil Guy, Victoria Cross recipient[16]
- David Ince, RAF pilot who flew 150 missions over Germany during the Second World War and who was awarded the DFC[17]
- James John Joicey, amateur entomologist who made significant contributions to the Natural History Museum's collection of Lepidoptera[18]
- Richard Meinertzhagen, Soldier and ornithologist[19]
- Matthew Pinsent, Olympic rower[20]
- David Rogers, Anglican priest[21]
- Jonathan Ruffer, Philanthropist[22]
- Robert Swan, Polar explorer[22]
References
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