Editing Epsom (section)

==Education==
===Further and Higher Education===
[[File:University of the Creative Arts, Epsom Campus (July 2021).jpg|thumb|University for the Creative Arts, Epsom campus]]
The Epsom [[campus]] of the [[University for the Creative Arts]] was founded as the Epsom Technical Institute & School of Art in 1896. The original building in Church Street was designed by John Hatchard-Smith in the [[English Renaissance#Architecture|English Renaissance style]] and was financed by public subscription.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://eehe.org.uk/?p=28916 |title=Epsom and Ewell Technical Institute and School of Art Archive Catalogue |publisher=Epsom and Ewell History Explorer |access-date=2 October 2017 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608110815/https://eehe.org.uk/?p=28916 |url-status=live}}</ref> It moved to new premises in Ashley Road in 1973<ref name=Abdy_2001_p84>{{harvnb|Abdy|2001|p=84}}</ref> and merged with the West Surrey College of Art and Design<ref>{{cite news |last=Hodges |first=Lucy |date=22 September 1999 |title=A-Z of Higher Education Colleges: The Surrey Institute of Art & Design |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/az-of-higher-education-colleges-the-surrey-institute-of-art-design-1121154.html |work=The Independent |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608110745/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/az-of-higher-education-colleges-the-surrey-institute-of-art-design-1121154.html |url-status=live}}</ref> to form the Surrey Institute of Art and Design in 1994. The combined institution was granted [[university college]] status in 1999.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/seven-crowned-with-university-college-title/145600.article |title=Seven crowned with university college title |date=26 March 1999 |website=Timeshighereducation.com |url-access=registration |access-date=2 October 2017 |archive-date=3 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003031002/https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/seven-crowned-with-university-college-title/145600.article |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2005, it merged with the Kent Institute of Art and Design to become the University for the Creative Arts.<ref>{{cite news |last=Grylls |first=Vaughan |date=19 February 2019 |title=Elaine Thomas obituary |url=https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/feb/19/elaine-thomas-obituary |work=The Guardian |location=London |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=8 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108000722/https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/feb/19/elaine-thomas-obituary |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=28 September 2020 |title=University for the Creative Arts, an institution of diverse crafts |url=https://archive.telanganatoday.com/university-for-the-creative-arts-an-institution-of-diverse-crafts |work=Telangana Today |access-date=8 June 2020 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608110744/https://archive.telanganatoday.com/university-for-the-creative-arts-an-institution-of-diverse-crafts |url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Laine Theatre Arts]] is an independent [[performing arts]] college, founded by [[Betty Laine]] in 1974.<ref name= Laine_about_us>{{cite web |url=https://laine-theatre-arts.co.uk/about-us |title=About us |author=<!--Not stated--> |year=2013 |publisher=Laine Theatre Arts |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=17 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117022408/https://laine-theatre-arts.co.uk/about-us |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Laine_Comet>{{cite news |last=Foster |first=Alice |date=21 December 2012 |title=Epsom's Laine Theatre Arts trained Victoria Beckham and Viva Forever! star |url=https://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/epsom/10123569.epsoms-laine-theatre-arts-trained-victoria-beckham-and-viva-forever-star/ |work=Surrey Comet |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608065431/https://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/epsom/10123569.epsoms-laine-theatre-arts-trained-victoria-beckham-and-viva-forever-star/ |url-status=live}}</ref> It prepares students for careers in professional [[musical theatre]] and teaches the core skills of dance, singing and acting.<ref name= Laine_about_us/> [[Alumnus|Alumni]] include [[Victoria Beckham]],<ref name=Laine_Comet/><ref>{{Cite news |first=Ellen |last=Barbara |url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1076151,00.html |title=Watch this Spice |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=2 November 2003 |access-date=20 December 2007 |location=London |archive-date=7 September 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907171542/http://arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,1076151,00.html |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Kerry Ellis]],<ref name=Foster_2013>{{cite news |last=Forster |first=Alice |date=22 March 2013 |title=Students dream of stardom at Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom |url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/10306512.students-dream-of-stardom-at-laine-theatre-arts-in-epsom/ |work=Sutton and Croydon Guardian |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608070707/https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/10306512.students-dream-of-stardom-at-laine-theatre-arts-in-epsom/ |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Ben Richards (actor)|Ben Richards]]<ref name=Foster_2013/> and [[Sarah Hadland]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/513/513379_sarahs_big_break_as_star_of_confetti.html |title=Sarah's big break as star of Confetti |date=24 May 2006 |work=Wilmslow Express |access-date=11 November 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080409212328/http://www.wilmslowexpress.co.uk/news/s/513/513379_sarahs_big_break_as_star_of_confetti.html |archive-date=9 April 2008}}</ref>

===Maintained schools===
[[Blenheim High School]] opened in 1997<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.blenheim.surrey.sch.uk/365/welcome-to-blenheim-high-school |title=Welcome to Blenheim High School |last=Bodell |first=Anthony |year=2017 |publisher=Blenheim High School |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=25 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125070549/https://www.blenheim.surrey.sch.uk/365/welcome-to-blenheim-high-school |url-status=live}}</ref> and it became an [[Academy (English school)|academy]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/blenheim-high-school-epsom |title=Blenheim High School |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=November 2019 |publisher=Good Schools Guide |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=27 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227181813/https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/blenheim-high-school-epsom |url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Glyn School]] was founded as the Epsom County School in 1927<ref name=Proctor_Glyn>{{cite web |url=https://glyn.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/document/SECTION-1-THE-FOUNDATION-YEARS.pdf?ts=1623150841 |title=The Foundation Years |author=Mr Proctor |date=13 February 2013 |publisher=Glyn School |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608114859/https://glyn.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/document/SECTION-1-THE-FOUNDATION-YEARS.pdf?ts=1623150841 |url-status=live}}</ref> and became a [[grammar school#England|grammar school]] in 1944.<ref name=Abdy_2001_p84/> It was renamed Glyn Grammar School in 1954, after [[Glyn baronets|Sir Arthur Glyn]], the first chairman of the school [[School governor|Governing Body]].<ref name=Proctor_Glyn/> It became a [[comprehensive school (England and Wales)|comprehensive school]] in 1976 and its name changed again to Glyn/ADT School of Technology in 1994.<ref name=Abdy_2001_p84/> The school gained academy status in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/glyn-school-epsom-kt17-1nb |title=Glyn School |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=26 July 2019 |publisher=Good Schools Guide |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=5 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305004607/https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/glyn-school-epsom-kt17-1nb |url-status=live}}</ref>

[[Rosebery School for Girls|Rosebery School]] was opened in 1921 as the Epsom County Secondary School for Girls.<ref name=Abdy_2001_p74>{{harvnb|Abdy|2001|p=74}}</ref><ref name=Berry_1992_p69>{{harvnb|Berry|1992|p=69}}</ref> In 1927, it moved to its current site on land donated by Lord Rosebery, acquiring its present name at the same time.<ref name=Abdy_2001_p74/> It became an academy in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/rosebery-school-epsom |title=Rosebery School |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=November 2019 |publisher=Good Schools Guide |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608110745/https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/rosebery-school-epsom |url-status=live}}</ref>

Both Glyn School and Rosberry School are part of the multi-academy trust GLF Schools<ref>{{Cite web |title=Glyn School - GOV.UK |url=https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/136534 |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=get-information-schools.service.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rosebery School - GOV.UK |url=https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/137736 |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=get-information-schools.service.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref>

===Independent schools===
[[File:Epsom College main building.jpg|thumb|Epsom College]]
[[Epsom College]] was founded in 1851 as the Medical Benevolent College by the physician, [[John Propert]]. The school buildings were opened in 1855 by [[Albert, Prince Consort|Prince Albert]] and the first cohort of 100 pupils were all sons of medics.<ref name=Home_1901_pp41-42>{{harvnb|Home|1901|pp=41–42}}</ref> By 1865, the school roll had grown to 300 and had been opened to those able to pay fees.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.epsomcollege.org.uk/about-epsom/history/dr-john-propert/ |title=A history of Dr John Propert |last=Jallot |first=Rebecca |date=18 January 2019 |publisher=Epsom College |access-date=1 June 2021 |archive-date=26 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210226162704/https://www.epsomcollege.org.uk/about-epsom/history/dr-john-propert/ |url-status=live}}</ref> The Grade II-listed chapel, dedicated to [[Luke the Evangelist|St Luke]], was built in 1857<ref name=EC_history>{{cite web |url=https://www.epsomcollege.org.uk/about-epsom/history/ |title=A unique history |last=Jallot |first=Rebecca |date=13 November 2020 |publisher=Epsom College |access-date=1 June 2021 |archive-date=19 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119143813/https://www.epsomcollege.org.uk/about-epsom/history/ |url-status=live}}</ref> and was enlarged by [[Arthur Blomfield]] in 1895.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1044738|desc=Epsom College Chapel|grade=II|fewer-links=yes|access-date=1 June 2021}}</ref> Girls were first admitted to the school in 1976<ref name=EC_history/> and Epsom College became fully coeducational in 1996.<ref name=Scadding_2004_pp130-131>{{harvnb|Scadding|2004|pp=130–131}}</ref>

[[Kingswood House School]] is a [[preparatory school (United Kingdom)|preparatory school]] to the west of the town centre. It was founded in 1899 and moved to its present site on West Hill in 1920. Since the 1960s it has operated exclusively as a [[day school]]. Girls were admitted for the first time in September 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kingswoodhouse.org/news/history/ |title=History |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=15 July 2020 |publisher=Kingswood School |access-date=5 June 2021 |archive-date=23 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123050352/https://www.kingswoodhouse.org/news/history/ |url-status=live}}</ref>