Established 1948 Religion Roman Catholic DfE URN 110147 Tables Founded 1948 | Type Independent day school DfE number 868/6011 Phone +44 1753 863779 | |
Location King's Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 2AX
England Address Kings Rd, Berkshire, Windsor SL4 2AX, UK Motto Fortiter et Suaviter; ("Strength and Gentleness") Similar St George's School, Eton College, Langley Grammar School, Upton House School, The Marist Schools Profiles | ||
Brigidine school in concert
The Brigidine School is a Catholic non-selective independent day school for girls aged 2 to 18 and boys up to age 11 in Windsor, Berkshire, England. The school is located at the edge of Windsor Great Park. The student body reflects the racial and cultural diversity of the Windsor, Slough and West London local area.
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History
The Brigidine Sisters established a convent (and school) at Windsor in 1948, the second founded by the order in England and Wales. Queensmead, the Victorian bricked mansion the Sisters moved into, is still one of the school's main buildings. It is now run by lay staff but retains its Catholic ethos and religious character.
During the early 2000s, the school went through a tumultuous period. In addition to financial difficulties, pupil and staff numbers plummeted and the school was threatened with closure. In 2011 parents and governors were discussing a possibility of the school entering the state sector but an agreement could not be reached. Eventually the school remained open and in the private sector after the necessary funds were raised. Brigidine is exceptional in remaining open during these circumstances, due to shrewd financial management and marketing by key parents.
The Headteacher is Mr Simon Larter.
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It is affiliated with St Edward's RC First School and St Edward's Parish.
It has links with other sister Brigidine schools overseas such as Brigidine College, St Ives in Sydney, Australia.