Queensmead School Windsor Explained

Queensmead School Windsor
Established:1948
Closed:31 January 2019
Type:Private day school
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic
Address:Kings Road
City:Windsor
County:Berkshire
Country:England
Postcode:SL4 2AX
Local Authority:Windsor and Maidenhead
Urn:110147
Enrolment:100
Gender:Co-educational
Lower Age:2
Upper Age:18 (Boys and Girls)
Website:http://queensmeadwindsor.org.uk

Queensmead School Windsor was a Catholic non-selective private day school[1] for boys and girls aged 2 to 18 in Windsor, Berkshire, England, located at the edge of Windsor Great Park. Despite its religious affiliation, the school accepted pupils of all faiths. The school was closed on 31 January 2019 after attempts to sell it to an overseas education provider were unsuccessful.

History

The Brigidine Sisters established a convent and school at Windsor in 1948, the second such founded by the order in England and Wales.[2] Queensmead, the Victorian bricked mansion the Sisters moved into, remained one of the school's main buildings. The school became run by lay staff but retained its Catholic ethos and religious character.

During the early 2000s, the school experienced financial difficulties; pupil and staff numbers declined and the school was threatened with closure.[3] In 2011 parents and governors discussed a possibility of the school entering the state sector but an agreement could not be reached.

In 2012, further funding was secured and the school remained open and independent.[4] [5]

In 2018 it was renamed from Brigidine to Queensmead.[6]

Closure

After years of financial difficulties, the school closed permanently on 31 January 2019.[7] [8]

At the time of closure, the Head of Education was Simon Larter, and the Head of Business Affairs Dawn Fleming.[9]

Alumni

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External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Welcome. queensmeadwindsor.org.uk. en. 2018-03-19.
  2. Book: The religious orders and congregations of Great Britain and Ireland. Stanbrook Abbey Press. 1949. 189.
  3. News: Brigidine School's future uncertain. Royal Borough Observer. 23 January 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130927104044/http://www.windsorobserver.co.uk/news/roundup/articles/2011/01/23/50331-brigidine-schools-future-uncertain/. 27 September 2013.
  4. News: Brigidine School to remain private but must raise more funds. Windsor and Eton Express. 13 April 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202002244/http://www.windsorexpress.co.uk/News/Areas/Windsor/Brigidine-School-to-remain-private-but-must-raise-more-funds-20757.htm. 2 February 2016.
  5. News: Threatened school's future looks secure. Windsor and Eton Express. 15 June 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130927040237/http://www.windsorexpress.co.uk/News/Areas/Windsor/Threatened-schools-future-looks-secure-14062012.htm. 27 September 2013.
  6. Web site: Brigidine School to become fully co-educational - with a new name. Royal Borough Observer. en. 2018-03-19.
  7. Web site: The end of the line for the school that began life as Brigidine Convent. Royal Borough Observer. 28 January 2019 . en. 2019-01-28.
  8. Web site: Queensmead School announces closure due to 'economic reasons'. www.windsorexpress.co.uk. 2019-01-28.
  9. Web site: BRIGIDINE SCHOOL STAFF DIRECTORY March 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180217082520/http://queensmeadwindsor.org.uk/site/assets/files/1049/staff_directory_2016-2017_updated_march_2017.pdf . 17 February 2018 .
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  11. http://www.susansheridan.com/about/ Susan Sheridan - Personal Website

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