Peterborough High School

"This article is about the school in Peterborough, England. For the school in Peterborough, South Australia with the same name, see Peterborough, South Australia."Infobox UK school
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Peterborough High School is an independent school, located on Thorpe Road, Peterborough, England, with nursery, primary and secondary year groups. It is attended by both boys and girls from age 3 until they are aged 11; the end of year 6. From year 7 onwards, until age 18, it is for girls only. There are approximately 400 pupils in the school. It offers boarding facilities from age 8 onwards.

History

The school was established in 1895 in Park Road, Peterborough, and moved to Westwood House, Thorpe Road in 1936. It's name was changed to Westwood House, and changed back again in 1991. It was incorporated into the Woodard Corporation in 1968.

Court battle over fees

At the High Court in London in January 2004, a father failed to get Oxfordshire County Council to pay £2,500 a year towards the child's £4,000 a term fees. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/3422733.stm "Girl loses claim for school fees"] , BBC News, 23 January 2004]

Notable alumni

* Sidney Thomas represented Great Britain at karate in the 2005 World Congress of Amateur Athletics World Goodwill Games in Mexico after becoming British champion in the girls U-10 sparring (fighting) division. Sidney also competed in weapons and Traditional Kata (forms.) [ [http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/viewarticle.aspx?sectionid=846&ArticleID=909845 "Sidney fighting to rule the world"] , Peterborough Evening Telegraph, 23 December 2004]

Affiliations

The school is affiliated to the Girls' Schools Association and to the Independent Schools Council.

References

External links

* [http://www.peterboroughhigh.co.uk/home.htm Official site]