hall grove school
Surrey
In August 1956, my mother and father arrived at Hall Grove with a young family
and set about founding a school. It was a brave enterprise, but starting with
just six pupils they laid the foundations for what is today one of the leading
preparatory schools in the country with 420 boys and girls and a talented
teaching and support staff of over 60 men and women. Hall Grove has a very
special character. It is a country school that enriches young lives with a wide
range of experiences, both in its extensive grounds and on the South Devon coast
at our own field study centre. Success can be measured in our academic results,
sporting achievements and by our dramatic and musical performances. More
importantly, our pupils enjoy their school days and, over time, they develop a
deep and lasting attachment to the place that will have helped shape their
future lives. My own teaching career started here in 1978. 43 years later I
handed over day-to-day responsibility to Neil Tomlin, our exceptional
Headmaster. As Principal of the school I remain in very close contact,
overseeing key aspects of policy and helping to plan future developments.
