Canbury School
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Canbury School is a small, independent day school in Kingston upon Thames
, Greater London
. With a maximum of 65 pupils on roll, each is treated very much as an individual, hence the school's motto "An individual approach to success"
The School's aim is to create a genuine community in which no child is anonymous and in which each acquires the self-confidence that comes from being recognised and from achieving.
In 1997, Mr Wyatt retired and the School became an educational charity administered by a Board of Governors, thus assuming its long-term stability. Mr Cedric Harben was appointed Headmaster. Further developments took place and, following a rigorous inspection, the School gained full accreditation from the Independent School's Council and joined the Independent School's Association (I.S.A.). Mr Harben retired in 2002 and Mr Robin Metters was appointed the third Headmaster since when further developments have taken place.
and his son Donald Campbell
was born there.
Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames is the principal settlement of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in southwest London. It was the ancient market town where Saxon kings were crowned and is now a suburb situated south west of Charing Cross. It is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the...
, Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...
. With a maximum of 65 pupils on roll, each is treated very much as an individual, hence the school's motto "An individual approach to success"
The School's aim is to create a genuine community in which no child is anonymous and in which each acquires the self-confidence that comes from being recognised and from achieving.
History
Canbury School was founded by Mr John Wyatt in 1982. He had previously taught in several large schools with high academic standards and had come to believe that such standards could be applied to children with a broader range of ability. A smaller school would allow children to be more involved in their progress and in the community and to be more motivated and happier.In 1997, Mr Wyatt retired and the School became an educational charity administered by a Board of Governors, thus assuming its long-term stability. Mr Cedric Harben was appointed Headmaster. Further developments took place and, following a rigorous inspection, the School gained full accreditation from the Independent School's Council and joined the Independent School's Association (I.S.A.). Mr Harben retired in 2002 and Mr Robin Metters was appointed the third Headmaster since when further developments have taken place.
Facilities
The school is on Kingston Hill at the corner of Warboys Approach. It has a new modern science laboratory and prep room, up-to-date computer facilities, an art studio equipped with a pottery area and kiln and access to local facilities for a wide range of sporting activities including athletics, cricket, netball, softball, swimming and watersports.Notable fact
Formerly a domestic residence, Canbury was once owned by Malcolm CampbellMalcolm Campbell
Sir Malcolm Campbell was an English racing motorist and motoring journalist. He gained the world speed record on land and on water at various times during the 1920s and 1930s using vehicles called Blue Bird...
and his son Donald Campbell
Donald Campbell
Donald Malcolm Campbell, CBE was a British speed record breaker who broke eight world speed records in the 1950s and 1960s...
was born there.