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Epsom College

1853 establishments in EnglandBoarding schools in SurreyEducational institutions established in 1853EpsomGrade II listed buildings in Surrey
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Epsom College main building and lawn
Epsom College main building and lawn

Epsom College is a co-educational independent school on Epsom Downs, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11 to 18. It was founded in 1853 as a benevolent institution which provided a boarding school education for sons of poor or deceased members of the medical profession and also accommodation for pensioned doctors. The college soon after foundation opened to pupils from outside the medical profession. Over time the charitable work for medical professionals in hardship moved to a separate charity. By 1996 the school was fully co-educational and now takes day pupils throughout. The headteacher is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.

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Epsom College
Burghfield, Epsom and Ewell

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Burghfield
KT17 4JQ Epsom and Ewell
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