Homefield Preparatory School (or simply Homefield) is a 3–13 private boys preparatory day school in Sutton, Greater London, England established in 1870.
| Homefield Preparatory School | |
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| Address | |
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Western Road , , SM1 2TE United Kingdom | |
| Coordinates | 51°21′45″N 0°12′10″W / 51.3624°N 0.2029°W |
| Information | |
| Other name | HPS |
| Type | Private preparatory day school |
| Established | 1870 |
| Closed | 2020-2021 |
| Local authority | Sutton London Borough Council |
| Department for Education URN | 103015 Tables |
| Headmaster | Mr A S Naismithhttps://www.homefield.sutton.sch.uk/about-homefield/heads-welcome |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age range | 3–13 |
| Enrolment | 331 (2019)[1] |
| Capacity | 420[1] |
| Website | www |
In the early years of its history, it was described as "A Preparatory School for the Sons of Gentlemen”[2] and as giving “carefully graduated preparation for Public Schools and Royal Navy, either on the classical or on the modern side”.[2]
Site development
As part of the 150th anniversary of the school in 2020, construction started on new developments for the school, including a new block of eight classrooms, a double level performance hall and dining room, new music and ICT facilities, a library hub and an all-weather sports pitch.
The £7 million project will have multiple eco-friendly features including solar panels, low-energy underfloor heating and a green roof. 10% more green space is expected to be gained.[3]
Notable alumni
- David Balcombe, English cricketer[4]
- Ben Barnes, actor[5]
- Nigel Burgess, businessman and single-handed yachtsman[citation needed]
- Colin Cowdrey, ex England Cricket Captain[6][7][8][9] (after whom the Cowdrey Building is named)
- Kenneth Mason, Himalayan explorer and first statutory Professor of Geography at Oxford University[10]
- John Rae, former headmaster of Westminster School[11] (after whom the Rae Building is named)
- Charlie Sharples, English rugby player[4]
- Graham Sutherland, a painter, an etcher and a designer[4] (after whom the Sutherland Building is named)