Holyport College

Holyport College is a mixed boarding[2] free school (the boarding option for students is not free). The school is located in Holyport, Berkshire, England. It opened in 2014 and caters for students aged 11–19 years.[1] It is sponsored by Eton College, which also shares some of its sporting facilities with Holyport. Holyport College has two pygmy goats which are named Toni and Simon after the two Headmasters of Eton College who have supported the school since it opened.

Holyport College
Address
Ascot Road

Holyport
,
Berkshire
,
SL6 3LE[1]

England
Coordinates51°29′06″N 0°43′55″W
Information
TypeFree school
Established2014
Local authorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Department for Education URN139971 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherBenedict McCarey[1]
GenderMixed
Age11 to 19[1]
Enrolment600[1]
Capacity600
Websitehttp://www.holyportcollege.org.uk

Holyport College’s Founding Head Master, Mr Boyle, can often be found serenading the school community in his regular “Boyle’s Bits” segment on the College’s daily Vlog. The current Head Master, Benedict McCarey, is also seen recording his daily announcement during the morning and lunchtime to be released to his YouTube channel. He is also seen frequently helping out around the school, mowing the sports field or serving food at the canteen. [2]

Old Holyportians

Former pupils of Holyport College are known as Old Holyportians

  • Aske Lech Laszkiewicz, rower at Eton Excelsior Rowing Club and political theorist
  • Elwyn Mollart, political theorist
  • Harry Winchester, mathematician and computer scientist
  • Mick Wanner, investment banker
  • Victoria Williams

References
  1. "Holyport College". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
  2. "Eton-sponsored Holyport College opens as first boarding free school". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 February 2016.


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