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| name = St Paul's Cathedral School | name = St Paul's Cathedral School
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| caption = Crest of the School | caption = Crest of the School
| motto = {{lang-la|Fide Et Literis}} <br>(''By Faith and By Learning'') | motto = {{langx|la|Fide Et Literis}} <br>(''By Faith and By Learning'')
| established = {{Start date and age|1123|df=y}} | established = {{Start date and age|1123|df=y}}
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| type = ] ] school<br>Choral foundation school | type = ] ] school<br>Choral foundation school
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| chair_label = Bursar | chair_label = Bursar
| chair = Mr Martin Kiddle | chair = Martin Kiddle
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| lower_age = 4 | lower_age = 4
| upper_age = 13 | upper_age = 13
| houses = Boyce, de la Mare, Groves, Stainer{{cn}} | houses = Boyce, de la Mare, Groves, Stainer{{citation needed|date=March 2020}}
| colours = Burgundy and Blue | colours = {{Color box|#800020|border=darkgray}}{{Color box|#0000FF|border=darkgray}} Burgundy and Blue
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| free_label_1 = Former pupils (choristers) | free_label_1 = Former pupils (choristers)
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'''St Paul's Cathedral School''' is an ] associated with ] in ] and is located in New Change in the ].<ref></ref> '''St Paul's Cathedral School''' is an ] associated with ] in ] and is located in New Change in the ].<ref></ref>


The School has around 220 pupils, most of whom are day pupils, both boys and girls, including up to 40 boy choristers who are all ] and who sing the daily services in St Paul's Cathedral.<ref></ref> The School became co-educational in 2002.<ref></ref> The school has around 220 pupils, most of whom are day pupils, both boys and girls, including up to 40 boy choristers who are all ] and who sing the daily services in St Paul's Cathedral.<ref></ref> The school became co-educational in 2002.<ref></ref>


==History== ==History==
Originally the School was set up to provide education solely for the Choristers and dates from about 1123, when 8 needy children were given a home and education in return for singing in the Cathedral. The Choir School and a ] co-existed under the aegis of the Cathedral for many years, until the Grammar School was moved and re-established in 1511 by the humanist Dean ] to become ]. The Cathedral School and St Paul's School (now a ]) are now distinct and separate institutions. Originally the school was set up to provide education solely for the choristers and dates from about 1123, when eight needy children were given a home and education in return for singing in the cathedral. The Choir School and a ] co-existed under the aegis of the cathedral for many years, until the Grammar School was moved and re-established in 1511 by the humanist Dean ] to become ]. The Cathedral School and St Paul's School (now a ]) are now distinct and separate institutions.


The original Choir School, which stood in St Paul's Churchyard, was destroyed with the Cathedral in the ] in 1666.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/greatfire.htm |title=The Great Fire of London, 1666 |accessdate=2008-04-27 |last=Jokinen |first=Anniina |date=2001-10-26 |publisher=Luminarium }}</ref> The School has had several incarnations being re-built in 1670, in 1822 (in Cheapside) and 1887 (in Carter Lane). The current buildings date from the 1960s. The original Choir School, which stood in St Paul's Churchyard, was destroyed with the cathedral in the ] in 1666.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/greatfire.htm |title=The Great Fire of London, 1666 |accessdate=2008-04-27 |last=Jokinen |first=Anniina |date=2001-10-26 |publisher=Luminarium }}</ref> The school has had several incarnations being re-built in 1670, in 1822 (in Cheapside){{Citation needed|date=April 2022}} and 1875 (in ]). The building of 1875 is now a ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Youth Hostel Association |date=2022 |title=YHA London St Paul's |url=https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-london-st-pauls}}</ref> The current buildings date from the 1960s and were designed by the ].<ref>{{NHLE|desc=St Paul's Cathedral Choir School|grade=II*|num=1391842|access-date=2021-12-15}}</ref><gallery>
File:YHA London St Pauls-8758399791.jpg|The Cathedral School of 1874, now a ]; frontage to Carter Lane
File:YHA London St Pauls 11.jpg|The Cathedral School of 1874, frontage to Dean's Court
File:St Paul's Cathedral School.jpg|The present site of St Paul's Cathedral School, from the south-east. The tower is all that remains of ]
</gallery>


==Activities== ==Activities==
In addition to the daily Evensong, the choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral, have taken part in a number of important recordings and tours and have performed at a number of important state occasions, including ]'s funeral and the wedding of ] and ].<ref>Rupert Christiansen, , '']'', 28 Dec 2007. Accessed 15 May 2009.</ref> In addition to the daily Evensong, the choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral, have taken part in a number of important recordings and tours and have performed at a number of important state occasions, including the funerals' of ] and ], as well as the wedding of ] and ].<ref>Rupert Christiansen, , '']'', 28 Dec 2007. Accessed 15 May 2009.</ref>


==Child-abuse controversy== ==Child-abuse controversy==
In December 2007 Stephen Douglas-Hogg, a former Classics and house master of the school, was arrested and charged with the abuse of a number of choristers during the 1980s. Following his attempted suicide<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7657077.stm |title=Teacher overdoses ahead of trial |accessdate=2009-05-13 |last=BBC |first=News |date=2008-10-07 |publisher=BBC }}</ref> during the initial stages of proceedings in October 2008, the 50-year-old Douglas-Hogg changed his plea halfway through the trial<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8040483.stm |title=Ex-teacher admits abusing pupils |accessdate=2009-05-13 |last=BBC |first=News |date=2009-05-08 |publisher=BBC }}</ref> and admitted to 13 counts of indecent assault on five boys aged under 14. On 11 May 2009 Douglas-Hogg was sentenced to four and a half years' imprisonment at Southwark Crown Court.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/former-teacher-jailed.htm |title=Former teacher jailed for abuse |accessdate=2009-05-13 |last=Nengi |first=Koko |date=2009-05-12 |publisher=City of London Police }}</ref> In December 2007 Stephen Douglas-Hogg, a former Classics and house master of the school, was arrested and charged with the abuse of a number of choristers during the 1980s. Following his attempted suicide<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/7657077.stm |title=Teacher overdoses ahead of trial |accessdate=2009-05-13 |last=BBC |first=News |date=2008-10-07 |publisher=BBC }}</ref> during the initial stages of proceedings in October 2008, the 50-year-old Douglas-Hogg changed his plea halfway through the trial<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8040483.stm |title=Ex-teacher admits abusing pupils |accessdate=2009-05-13 |last=BBC |first=News |date=2009-05-08 |publisher=BBC }}</ref> and admitted to 13 counts of indecent assault on five boys aged under 14. On 11 May 2009 Douglas-Hogg was sentenced to four and a half years' imprisonment at Southwark Crown Court.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/former-teacher-jailed.htm |title=Former teacher jailed for abuse |accessdate=2009-05-13 |last=Nengi |first=Koko |date=2009-05-12 |publisher=City of London Police |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090830182554/http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/CityPolice/Media/News/former-teacher-jailed.htm |archive-date=30 August 2009 }}</ref>

Det Supt Jeff Davies, who led the City of London Police team investigating the offences, said: “This was a difficult and sensitive investigation for the officers involved. I hope the conclusion of the case will go some way to helping those who have suffered as a result of the abuse they endured more than 20 years ago.”

Judge Michael Gledhill QC labelled Douglas-Hogg a "paedophile" who used his authority to strike fear into his victims, who were too afraid to report what happened. He said Douglas-Hogg showed no remorse and added: "You should be a broken man; regrettably, I have serious doubts as to whether or not you actually are."


==Former pupils== ==Former pupils==
{{see also|Category:People educated at St. Paul's Cathedral School}} {{See also|Category:People educated at St. Paul's Cathedral School}}


Notable former pupils include: Notable former pupils include:
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==References== ==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:51, 25 October 2024

This article is about the school in the City of London, institutionally associated with St Paul's Cathedral. For the public school, now located at Barnes, see St Paul's School, London.

Private preparatory school in London, England
St Paul's Cathedral School
Crest of the School
Address
New Change
London, EC4
United Kingdom
Information
TypePrivate preparatory school
Choral foundation school
MottoLatin: Fide Et Literis
(By Faith and By Learning)
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established1123; 902 years ago (1123)
Local authorityCity of London
Department for Education URN100002 Tables
BursarMartin Kiddle
HeadmasterSimon Larter-Evans
Staff40~
GenderCo-educational
Age4 to 13
Enrolment240~
HousesBoyce, de la Mare, Groves, Stainer
Colour(s)   Burgundy and Blue
Former pupils (choristers)Old Paulcathes (members of the Guild of the Companions of St Paul)
Websitehttp://www.spcs.london.sch.uk/

St Paul's Cathedral School is an independent school associated with St Paul's Cathedral in London and is located in New Change in the City of London.

The school has around 220 pupils, most of whom are day pupils, both boys and girls, including up to 40 boy choristers who are all boarders and who sing the daily services in St Paul's Cathedral. The school became co-educational in 2002.

History

Originally the school was set up to provide education solely for the choristers and dates from about 1123, when eight needy children were given a home and education in return for singing in the cathedral. The Choir School and a Grammar School co-existed under the aegis of the cathedral for many years, until the Grammar School was moved and re-established in 1511 by the humanist Dean John Colet to become St Paul's School. The Cathedral School and St Paul's School (now a public school) are now distinct and separate institutions.

The original Choir School, which stood in St Paul's Churchyard, was destroyed with the cathedral in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The school has had several incarnations being re-built in 1670, in 1822 (in Cheapside) and 1875 (in Carter Lane). The building of 1875 is now a Youth Hostel. The current buildings date from the 1960s and were designed by the Architects' Co-Partnership.

  • The Cathedral School of 1874, now a Youth Hostel; frontage to Carter Lane The Cathedral School of 1874, now a Youth Hostel; frontage to Carter Lane
  • The Cathedral School of 1874, frontage to Dean's Court The Cathedral School of 1874, frontage to Dean's Court
  • The present site of St Paul's Cathedral School, from the south-east. The tower is all that remains of St Augustine, Watling Street The present site of St Paul's Cathedral School, from the south-east. The tower is all that remains of St Augustine, Watling Street

Activities

In addition to the daily Evensong, the choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral, have taken part in a number of important recordings and tours and have performed at a number of important state occasions, including the funerals' of Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher, as well as the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales.

Child-abuse controversy

In December 2007 Stephen Douglas-Hogg, a former Classics and house master of the school, was arrested and charged with the abuse of a number of choristers during the 1980s. Following his attempted suicide during the initial stages of proceedings in October 2008, the 50-year-old Douglas-Hogg changed his plea halfway through the trial and admitted to 13 counts of indecent assault on five boys aged under 14. On 11 May 2009 Douglas-Hogg was sentenced to four and a half years' imprisonment at Southwark Crown Court.

Former pupils

See also: Category:People educated at St. Paul's Cathedral School

Notable former pupils include:

See Also

References

  1. Early history
  2. The School and the Cathedral
  3. The Modern School
  4. Jokinen, Anniina (26 October 2001). "The Great Fire of London, 1666". Luminarium. Retrieved 27 April 2008.
  5. Youth Hostel Association (2022). "YHA London St Paul's".
  6. Historic England. "St Paul's Cathedral Choir School (Grade II*) (1391842)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  7. Rupert Christiansen, "St. Paul's Cathedral School: Ancient and Modern", Daily Telegraph, 28 Dec 2007. Accessed 15 May 2009.
  8. BBC, News (7 October 2008). "Teacher overdoses ahead of trial". BBC. Retrieved 13 May 2009. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  9. BBC, News (8 May 2009). "Ex-teacher admits abusing pupils". BBC. Retrieved 13 May 2009. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  10. Nengi, Koko (12 May 2009). "Former teacher jailed for abuse". City of London Police. Archived from the original on 30 August 2009. Retrieved 13 May 2009.

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