Epsom College
Epsom College is a school in Epsom, Surrey, England with around 720 pupils.
Through the years the school has gone through significant changes. Its main building had successfully lived through a lot during World War II. Air raid shelters were built on the main lawn which are now covered by grass. The Chapel was extended as a memorial to the Old Epsomians who died in the First World War.
Originally a sex school, the school admitted girls into the 6th form in the 1970s. Later, the school admitted girls into the middle fourth year.
The college has one of the best rifle teams in the country, and has won the prestigious Ashburton Shield on numerous occasions in the past decade.
The school recently celebrated its 150th anniversary at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Current Head Master is Mr. Stephen Borthwick.
History
The school was founded in 1853 by Dr. John Propert and his, and the medical foundation's, aims were to provide education at the school for orphans and widows of the medical profession. It was opened in 1855 as The Royal Medical Benevolent College by Prince Albert. It originally housed around 100 boys.
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