Our Royal Heritage is no idle boast. Every day, our staff, pupils and parents walk in the footsteps of great historical figures. A visit to our heritage display in the main car park will provide an insight into the importance of the site. The Manor of the More, an ancient manor house, once stood in the grounds of the school.

The architectural remains lie preserved under the sports fields. Although not mentioned in the Domesday Book, it is known to have been among the manors in south-west Hertfordshire given by King Offa to the abbey of St. Albans at its foundation in about 793. Later residents at The More included Edward IV, Cardinal Wolsey, Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. A peace treaty between England and France was signed here in 1525. Whilst we are proud of the school’s historical associations, we are equally keen to remain focused on contemporary educational issues as well as being committed to future excellence in our vision and our planning.

The school occupies an enviable site covering some 15 acres, with superbly equipped classrooms and other teaching facilities. These are either housed in stylishly converted Grade II listed farm buildings or in new developments such as the Junior School and Sports Hall. This unique setting is an enormous asset and resource as we seek to deliver a high quality education to our pupils.