Homefield School

Homefield School (closed Feb. 10, 2005) was a co-educational school catering for age range of 4–18 years on the southern edge of Winkton, a village on the fringes of the New Forest in Hampshire, in a large, cream-painted building with a sign announcing "Sports Academy. Dorset Lawn Tennis Association School of the Year." Over the door is an inscription: "Ratione Non Vi" (By reason, not by force). There are 2 departments, Preparatory and Senior - the prep school is a self-contained unit with attractive play area.

Location

Homefield was on a rural site with school buildings clustered around extensive playing fields overlooking farmland.

  • In the county of Dorset approximately 1.5 hours by road from London and 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
  • Nearest town: Christchurch
  • Nearest railway station: Christchurch (10 minutes from the school)
  • Local airport: Bournemouth Airport (15 minutes from the school)

Academic profile

Years 7–11. Subjects included the core subjects: English, Maths and Physical Education plus a selection of optional subjects from: Art (Painting & Drawing), Art (Three Dimensional), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Home Economics (Food), Information Technology (Computers)

Closure

Homefield School closed permanently in January 2005.

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