Stanbridge Earls is situated in 46 acres of beautiful woods and lakes. It was established in 1952 as a school around an old manor house and is an alternative to the large Public School. It selects pupils who have ability but who are not realising their full potential. Class sizes are small and it is possible to study all normal curriculum subjects, but there is also a greater range and variety than in most small schools. Great care is taken over encouraging success and there is an emphasis on praising achievements at all levels. Facilities are excellent on both the academic and sporting fronts. Inter-school matches are organised in rugby, cricket, hockey, basketball, badminton, squash, tennis and swimming and archery, sailing, golf and athletics are also available. Since the early 1960s there has been help for the dyslexic pupil and there are now 14 specialist staff working in a custom-built centre. There is a whole school approach to helping the dyslexic pupil, for which the school enjoys an international reputation of excellence. There is also a small unit giving help with Maths. It is also possible for those who have found the academic side more demanding to do a mixture of retakes, mature GCSEs, City and Guilds exams and GNVQ's in Leisure and Tourism.
ALUMNI Marc Sinden (Actor); Christopher Neame (Actor/Producer); Charles Vincent (Commodity Broker - Copper); Marquis of Granby (Antiques); Lucas White (Polo Player).
