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Bradfield College

Founded in 1850, Bradfield College is a co-educational independent senior boarding and day school based in the beautiful setting of Bradfield, near Reading. Bradfield caters for 724 pupils of which 613 are boarders. The Background The school were introduced to Minerva via their auditors who were aware of their desire to ensure they were getting …

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Hall Grove School

Hall Grove is an independent co-educational school for pupils aged 4 to 13. Based in Bagshot, Surrey, the school was founded by the Graham family in 1956 and had just 6 pupils. Today the school, owned by Mr Graham’s son Alastair, has a thriving community of over 330 pupils. The Background Working with Liz Doran, …

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Rookwood School

Based in Andover in Hampshire, Rookwood School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school serving pupils aged between 3 and 16 years of age. With an average class size of 14 they have a roll of more than 330 pupils. The Background Having worked with the Bursar, Jonathan Frost, in a previous life as …

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St Martin’s School, Northwood

St Martin’s School was founded by Lionel Woodroffe in 1922 and moved to its current location on Moor Park Road in 1924. It is an independent day school currently serving around 385 boys between 3 and 13 years of age. The Background Minerva was introduced to St Martin’s, Northwood via a mutual business contact in …

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Prince’s Mead

Overlooking the beautiful Itchen Valley, Prince’s Mead School was founded in 1949 in Winchester and moved to its present home, Worthy House, in 1999. Co-educational for ages 3 to 11 this vibrant school has around 265 pupils. The Background The bursar, Richard White, met with Minerva at the Independent School Bursars Association Annual Conference. Having …

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St Neot’s Preparatory School

St Neot’s is a co-educational day and weekly boarding school, set in rural surroundings in the North East corner of Hampshire, bordering Surrey and Berkshire. We welcome children between the ages of 3 months and 13 years. The Background New bursar Andrew Brown was appointed in December 2012 and joined the school at a time …

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Sherborne School – Laundry

Sherborne School was established in 1550 as King Edward’s School, a free grammar school for local boys. The school took on its current form as a boys’ boarding school in the 19th century. This change was due to the vision of Reverend Hugo Daniel Harper, who was headmaster from 1850 to 1877. Today, the school …

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Bradfield College Reprographics

Founded in 1850, Bradfield College is a co-educational independent senior boarding and day school based in the beautiful setting of Bradfield, near Reading. Bradfield caters for 724 pupils of which 613 are boarders. The Background Having previous worked on a number of spend categories for the College, Minerva was asked to assist with a review …

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