Draft:Rosemead Preparatory School
Independent school in London, England
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Rosemead Preparatory School & Nursery is an independent school in Dulwich, South London, England for pupils aged 2½ - 11 years, with a co-educational nursery.[1][2] The current Head Teacher is Graeme McCafferty.[3][4]
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| Rosemead Preparatory School & Nursery | |
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70 Thurlow Park Road Dulwich London England | |
| Coordinates | 51.4393°N 0.1011°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent school Preparatory school |
| Motto | Inspiring brilliant futures |
| Established | c. 1936 |
| Founder | Dorothy Plumridge |
| Local authority | Lambeth (208) |
| Department for Education URN | 100645 Tables |
| Head Master | Mr Graeme McCafferty |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 2½ to 11 |
| Enrolment | 283 |
| Colour | Purple |
| Website | https://www.rosemeadprep.org.uk/ |
History
Rosemead Preparatory School was founded by Miss Dorothy Plumridge in the 1930s. It initially operated from her parents' home on Thornlaw Road, London SE27. While the exact founding year is not definitively known, records confirm the school was active by 1936. At that time, it would have been described as a dame school, a common type of small private school emphasising basic education in reading, writing, and arithmetic, often characterised by small class sizes and strict discipline.[5]
During the Second World War, demand for local schooling increased as many children remained in London despite the evacuation of others. The school subsequently moved to larger premises on Leigham Court Road to accommodate more pupils. On the 13th October 1942, the school relocated to Atkins Road, Clapham Park, at which point it became formally recognised as a preparatory school.[5]
In 1974, Miss Plumridge announced her retirement and the closure of the school. In response, a group of parents formed a committee to continue the school’s legacy. They acquired new premises at the junction of Lancaster Avenue and Thurlow Park Road, a site with a history of educational use.[5]
The building, constructed in 1865, had previously housed Dulwich High School under the Girls' Public Day School Trust from 1878 until its closure in 1939. After the war, from approximately 1949 to 1952, it was used by the Old Vic Theatre School. Notable alumni of the drama school include Joan Plowright, Keith Michell, Prunella Scales, Jerome Willis, Alan Dobie and Colin Jeavons.[6][failed verification] The site was later occupied by Oakfield School before being purchased by the parents' group in 1974. They established the Thurlow Educational Trust, which continues to operate the school.[7][5]
Following the move, the school was renamed Rosemead Preparatory School. In the early 2000s, the school expanded to meet increasing demand. In 2005, it acquired Noah’s Ark School[8], a provider of Early Years and Key Stage One education located at St Cuthbert’s Church on Elmcourt Road.[5]
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