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| chair = T. W. Rimmer
| chair = C. Packshaw
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'''Framlingham College''' is a [[Public school (United Kingdom)|public school]] ([[Private schools in the United Kingdom|private]] [[boarding school|boarding]] and [[day school]]) in the town of [[Framlingham]], near [[Woodbridge, Suffolk|Woodbridge]], [[Suffolk]], [[England]]. Together with its preparatory school and nursery at Brandeston Hall, it serves pupils from 3 to 18 years of age.
'''Framlingham College''' is a [[Public school (United Kingdom)|public school]] ([[boarding school|boarding]] and [[day school]]) in the town of [[Framlingham]], near [[Woodbridge, Suffolk|Woodbridge]], [[Suffolk]], [[England]]. Together with its preparatory school and nursery at Brandeston Hall, it serves pupils from 3 to 18 years of age.


== History ==
== History ==


Framlingham College, originally called the '''Albert Middle Class College in Suffolk''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://privycouncil.independent.gov.uk/royal-charters/list-of-charters-granted/|title=List of Charters Granted|website=Privy Council|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-12-07}}</ref> was founded in 1864 by public subscription as the Suffolk County Memorial to [[Victoria of the United Kingdom|Queen Victoria]]'s husband, [[Albert, Prince Consort]], and was incorporated by Royal Charter. The individuals most involved in setting up of the school were [[Sir Edward Kerrison, 2nd Baronet]], Richard Garrett and the [[John Rous, 2nd Earl of Stradbroke|Earl of Stradbroke]]. The land on which the college was built was originally part of the Castle estate, left by [[Sir Robert Hitcham]] in 1636 to [[Pembroke Hall, Cambridge]]. The architect was Fredrick Peck of [[Furnival's Inn]], London. Built to accommodate 300 boys, the college opened its doors to pupils on 10 April 1865.
Framlingham College, originally the '''Albert Middle Class College in Suffolk''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://privycouncil.independent.gov.uk/royal-charters/list-of-charters-granted/|title=List of Charters Granted|website=Privy Council|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-12-07}}</ref> and known as the '''Albert Memorial College'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://privycouncil.independent.gov.uk/royal-charters/list-of-charters-granted/|title=List of Charters Granted|website=Privy Council|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-12-07}}</ref> was founded in 1864 by public subscription as the Suffolk County Memorial to [[Victoria of the United Kingdom|Queen Victoria]]'s husband, [[Albert, Prince Consort]], and was incorporated by royal charter. The individuals most involved in setting up of the school were [[Sir Edward Kerrison, 2nd Baronet]], Richard Garrett and the [[John Rous, 2nd Earl of Stradbroke|Earl of Stradbroke]]. The land on which the college was built was originally part of the Castle estate, left by [[Sir Robert Hitcham]] in 1636 to [[Pembroke Hall, Cambridge]]. The architect was Fredrick Peck of [[Furnival's Inn]], London. Built to accommodate 300 boys, the college opened its doors to pupils on 10 April 1865.


In J. R. de S. Honey's book ''Tom Brown's Universe: Public School in the Nineteenth Century'', he reviewed the 64 leading [[Public school (United Kingdom)|public schools]] of the time and considered Framlingham as interacting less than it should with other leading schools.
In J. R. de S. Honey's book ''Tom Brown's Universe: Public School in the Nineteenth Century'', he reviewed the 64 leading [[Public school (United Kingdom)|public schools]] of the time and considered Framlingham as interacting less than it should with other leading schools.
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* 1941–1955 R. W. Kirkman
* 1941–1955 R. W. Kirkman
* 1955–1971 W. S. Porter
* 1955–1971 W. S. Porter
* 1971–1989 L. I. Rimmer
* 1971–1989 [[Laurie Rimmer|L. I. Rimmer]]
* 1989–1994 J. F. X. Miller
* 1989–1994 J. F. X. Miller
* 1994–2009 G. M. Randall
* 1994–2009 G. M. Randall
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== In the media ==
== In the media ==


Framlingham College was the subject of a [[Channel 4]] documentary called Classmates in 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2002/aug/04/schools.uk|title=Classmates: Sensitive new documentary|date=4 August 2002}}</ref> The buildings and interiors of Framlingham College were used in series 2 of the BBC comedy ''[[Detectorists]]'', first broadcast in November 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2015/detectorists-filming|title = BBC Four begins filming second series of double Bafta-winning hit comedy Detectorists}}</ref>
Framlingham College was the subject of a [[Channel 4]] documentary called Classmates in 2003.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2002/aug/04/schools.uk|title=Classmates: Sensitive new documentary|newspaper=The Observer |date=4 August 2002 |last1=Lane |first1=Harriet }}</ref> The buildings and interiors of Framlingham College were used in series 2 of the BBC comedy ''[[Detectorists]]'', first broadcast in November 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2015/detectorists-filming|title = BBC Four begins filming second series of double Bafta-winning hit comedy Detectorists}}</ref>


== Notable Old Framlinghamians ==
== Notable Old Framlinghamians ==
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{{See also|Category:People educated at Framlingham College}}
{{See also|Category:People educated at Framlingham College}}


* [[Jack Abbott (politician)|Jack Abbot]]: [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] MP for Ipswich
* [[Charles Alderton]]: American [[pharmacist]], and the creator of the carbonated soft drink [[Dr Pepper]].
* [[Charles Alderton]]: American [[pharmacist]], and the creator of the carbonated soft drink [[Dr Pepper]].
* [[Brian Aldiss]], OBE, Science fiction author
* [[Brian Aldiss]], OBE, Science fiction author
* [[Norman Borrett]],<ref name="thetimes.co.uk">The Times: [http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/opinion/obituaries/article2081748.ece Norman Borrett | The Times], accessdate: February 8, 2016</ref> Schoolmaster and accomplished sportsman. Described by the Times as "arguably Britain's most talented post-war all-round amateur sportsman".
* [[Norman Borrett]],<ref>{{cite news| title=Obituary: Norman Borrett |newspaper=The Times| date=30 December 2004 | url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/norman-borrett-bqkjtq9ffxv|url-access=subscription}}</ref> Schoolmaster and accomplished sportsman. Described by the Times as "arguably Britain's most talented post-war all-round amateur sportsman".

* [[David Bull (politician)|David Bull]], television presenter (''The Wright Stuff'', ''Most Haunted Live'') Brexit Party MEP
* [[David Bull (politician)|David Bull]], television presenter (''The Wright Stuff'', ''Most Haunted Live'') Brexit Party MEP
*Nigel Champion, Njoi Dance Music.
* [[Alain de Cadenet]], former racing driver and television presenter
* [[Alain de Cadenet]], former racing driver and television presenter
* [[Herbert St Maur Carter]], Royal Army Medical Corps surgeon decorated by the British and Serbian governments
* [[Herbert St Maur Carter]], Royal Army Medical Corps surgeon decorated by the British and Serbian governments
* [[Daisy Cooper]], Deputy Leader of the [[Liberal Democrats (UK)| Liberal Democrats]] and MP for St Albans
* [[Ashley Cowan]], former [[Essex County Cricket Club]] cricketer
* [[Ashley Cowan]], former [[Essex County Cricket Club]] cricketer
* [[Valentine Crittall, 1st Baron Braintree]], MP
* [[Valentine Crittall, 1st Baron Braintree]], MP
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* [[Patrick Howard-Dobson]], Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, President of the Royal British Legion
* [[Patrick Howard-Dobson]], Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, President of the Royal British Legion
* [[Christina Johnston]], soprano with the [[Prague State Opera]]
* [[Christina Johnston]], soprano with the [[Prague State Opera]]
*Prince [[Constantin Karadja]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oldframlinghamian.com/images/articles/PRINCECONSTANTINKARADJA1906-08.pdf |title=Prince Constantin Karadja (1906-08) |work=The Society of Old Framlinghamians |year=2015 |access-date=26 December 2015}}</ref> Romanian diplomat and [[Righteous Among the Nations]]
*Prince [[Constantin Karadja]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oldframlinghamian.com/images/articles/PRINCECONSTANTINKARADJA1906-08.pdf |title=Prince Constantin Karadja (1906-08) |work=The Society of Old Framlinghamians |year=2015 |access-date=26 December 2015 |archive-date=18 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210918141627/http://www.oldframlinghamian.com/images/articles/PRINCECONSTANTINKARADJA1906-08.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> Romanian diplomat and [[Righteous Among the Nations]]
* [[David Larter]], Northamptonshire & England cricketer
* [[David Larter]], Northamptonshire & England cricketer
* [[Alistair Cooke, Baron Lexden]], Conservative historian and politician
* [[Alistair Cooke, Baron Lexden]], Conservative historian and politician
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* [[Barry Purves]], [[Academy Award]]-nominated animator, director and screenwriter
* [[Barry Purves]], [[Academy Award]]-nominated animator, director and screenwriter
* [[Stuart Rossiter]], writer and postal historian
* [[Stuart Rossiter]], writer and postal historian
* [[Peter Rodulfo]], artist and sculptor
* [[Charlie Simpson]], musician, [[Busted (band)|Busted]] and [[Fightstar]]
* [[Charlie Simpson]], musician, [[Busted (band)|Busted]] and [[Fightstar]]
* [[Imogen Slaughter]], actress
* [[Imogen Slaughter]], actress
* [[Harry George Smart]], Commander, British Forces in Iraq
* [[Harry George Smart]], Commander, British Forces in Iraq
* [[Jeremy Sullivan]], [[Lord Justice of Appeal]] and [[Senior President of Tribunals]]
* [[Jeremy Sullivan]], [[Lord Justice of Appeal]] and [[Senior President of Tribunals]]
* [[Ed Sheeran]], English singer-songwriter. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oldframlinghamian.com/article.php?story=20170124172421166|title=Ed Sheeran meets best mate from Brandeston Hall on Graham Norton Show - OldFramlinghamian.com|website=oldframlinghamian.com|access-date=27 August 2022|archive-date=25 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025214229/http://www.oldframlinghamian.com/article.php?story=20170124172421166|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[William Vale]]
* [[William Vale]]
* [[William Robertson Warren]], [[Prime Minister of Newfoundland]]
* [[William Robertson Warren]], [[Prime Minister of Newfoundland]]

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Framlingham College
Address
Map
College Road

Framlingham
Nr Woodbridge
,
Suffolk
,
IP13 9EY

England
Coordinates52°13′36″N 1°20′21″E / 52.2266°N 1.3392°E / 52.2266; 1.3392
Information
Former nameThe Suffolk Memorial to Prince Albert
TypePublic school
Private day and boarding
MottoStudio sapientia crescit
(Wisdom grows with study)
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established1864
Department for Education URN124884 Tables
Chairman of governorsC. Packshaw
PrincipalLouise North
Staff81
GenderCoeducational
Age3 to 18
Enrolment691[1]
Houses7
Colour(s)Sky blue, Chocolate brown
  
Former pupilsOld Framlinghamians
Websitehttp://www.framlinghamcollege.co.uk

Framlingham College is a public school (boarding and day school) in the town of Framlingham, near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. Together with its preparatory school and nursery at Brandeston Hall, it serves pupils from 3 to 18 years of age.

History

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Framlingham College, originally the Albert Middle Class College in Suffolk,[2] and known as the Albert Memorial College[3] was founded in 1864 by public subscription as the Suffolk County Memorial to Queen Victoria's husband, Albert, Prince Consort, and was incorporated by royal charter. The individuals most involved in setting up of the school were Sir Edward Kerrison, 2nd Baronet, Richard Garrett and the Earl of Stradbroke. The land on which the college was built was originally part of the Castle estate, left by Sir Robert Hitcham in 1636 to Pembroke Hall, Cambridge. The architect was Fredrick Peck of Furnival's Inn, London. Built to accommodate 300 boys, the college opened its doors to pupils on 10 April 1865.

In J. R. de S. Honey's book Tom Brown's Universe: Public School in the Nineteenth Century, he reviewed the 64 leading public schools of the time and considered Framlingham as interacting less than it should with other leading schools.

In 1940, because of Framlingham's position close to the Suffolk coast, considered a likely site for a possible German invasion, and as a result of the crisis unfolding at Dunkirk, pupils from the college were evacuated for a short time to Repton School in Derbyshire.

The college's prep school at Brandeston Hall was opened by Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone in July 1949. The hall had been purchased and restored by the Society of Old Framlinghamians as a memorial to those of their number who died in the world wars.

The school

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Louise North became principal of Framlingham College and Head of the Senior School in September 2019. She was formerly Senior Deputy Head at Oakham School, Rutland. The school received an excellent ISI Inspection Report in February 2015 and an Outstanding Ofsted report in February 2011.[4]

Pupils are accommodated in seven boarding and day houses: three for girls and four for boys. The facilities at Framlingham College include a theatre with tiered seating for 250, a design and technology centre, a music department including various studios and recording facilities, a library, a sixth-form centre which opened in 2014, a leisure centre that houses an indoor swimming pool, a fitness suite and weights room. The original library, which was given to the college by Charles H. Berners in 1899, was extended in 1998.

The school has two campuses situated on approximately 135 acres. Between the college and Framlingham Castle lies the 34-acre Framlingham Mere, a nature reserve owned by the college and managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. The prep school campus at Brandeston Hall is a mock Tudorbethan hall set in its own grounds, facing the medieval All Saints' Church, Brandeston.

Sport

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Framlingham College campus includes an indoor swimming pool, multi-gym, weights room and large playing fields. Other facilities include a modern sports hall; two floodlit artificial hockey pitches; an indoor rifle range; tennis, netball and squash courts; and a golf course. Home matches for golf are played at Aldeburgh Golf Club. The cricket square hosted an England XI in 2010. Framlingham College featured in The Cricketer magazine's Top 100 Cricketing Schools for 2016. The major sports are rugby, hockey, cricket, athletics and tennis for boys, and hockey, netball and tennis for girls. The girls also have a cricket team and have an annual fixture against the MCC. Pupils can also take part in golf, squash, football, badminton, athletics, basketball, swimming, archery, shooting, canoeing, table tennis, and equestrian.

List of Heads

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  • 1864–1871 A. C. Daymond
  • 1872–1881 W. W. Bird
  • 1881–1886 A. H. Scott-White
  • 1887–1913 O. D. Inskip
  • 1913–1929 F. W. Stocks
  • 1929–1940 W. H. A. Whitworth
  • 1941–1955 R. W. Kirkman
  • 1955–1971 W. S. Porter
  • 1971–1989 L. I. Rimmer
  • 1989–1994 J. F. X. Miller
  • 1994–2009 G. M. Randall
  • 2009–2019 P. B. Taylor
  • 2019– J. L. M. North.

In the media

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Framlingham College was the subject of a Channel 4 documentary called Classmates in 2003.[5] The buildings and interiors of Framlingham College were used in series 2 of the BBC comedy Detectorists, first broadcast in November 2015.[6]

Notable Old Framlinghamians

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See also: Category:People educated at Framlingham College

Victoria Cross and George Cross recipients

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Three Old Framlinghamians have won the Victoria Cross,[10] and one the George Cross (converted from the Albert Medal).

Recipients of the Victoria Cross

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Recipients of the George Cross

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  • Henry De Beauvoir Tupper. Awarded the Albert Medal (later replaced by the George Cross) on 21 February 1919, for gallantry in saving lives at sea on 4 August 1918 while serving on HMS Comet during World War I.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Framlingham College". EduBase. 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  2. ^ "List of Charters Granted". Privy Council. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  3. ^ "List of Charters Granted". Privy Council. Retrieved 7 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Inspection Reports". Framlingham College. 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  5. ^ Lane, Harriet (4 August 2002). "Classmates: Sensitive new documentary". The Observer.
  6. ^ "BBC Four begins filming second series of double Bafta-winning hit comedy Detectorists".
  7. ^ "Obituary: Norman Borrett". The Times. 30 December 2004.
  8. ^ "Prince Constantin Karadja (1906-08)" (PDF). The Society of Old Framlinghamians. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 September 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  9. ^ "Ed Sheeran meets best mate from Brandeston Hall on Graham Norton Show - OldFramlinghamian.com". oldframlinghamian.com. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Distinguished Old Framlinghamians: Victoria Crosses". The Society of Old Framlinghamians. 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  11. ^ "Distinguished Old Framlinghamians: George Cross". The Society of Old Framlinghamians. 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
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