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   In 1943, when Gordon’s officially become a ‘school’, the four accommodation blocks which the boys lived in were renamed from A,B,C,D, to Khartoum, China, Woolwich and Gravesend in connection with the life of Major-General Gordon.

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   Gordon's School is a secondary school with academy status in West End near Woking, Surrey, England. It was founded as the Gordon Boys' Home in 1885. It is now one of the 36 state boarding schools in England.

3. www.gordons.school › pageGordon's School - History and Ceremony

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   Gordon’s School is the National Memorial to British war hero, philanthropist and martyr, Major-General Charles George Gordon (1833-1885), and was founded in 1885 when it began existence as ‘Gordon Boys’ Home’ for necessitous boys.

4. www.gordons.school › pageAbout Us - Gordon's School

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   A non-selective boarding school, Gordon’s School was established in 1885 at the behest of Queen Victoria as the National Memorial to General Gordon, a national hero and extraordinary public servant.

5. www.eci.ie › centres › gordons-schoolGordon's School - Emerald Cultural Institute

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   Founded in 1885 by Queen Victoria, Gordon’s boarding school is located near the charming Surrey town of Woking. T his historic school is set in beautiful grounds only 30 miles from London. Originally built in honour of British war hero General Gordon as a home and trades school for boys, today Gordon’s is one of the most in-demand schools in the UK.

6. www.ukbsa.com › school-profiles › gordons-schoolGordon’s School - UK BSA

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   A non-selective state boarding school, Gordon’s School was established in 1885 at the behest of Queen Victoria and has since developed into one of the leading boarding schools in the UK.

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   When was Gordon School founded?

   • The school was founded by public subscription in 1885 as the Gordon Boys' Home, as the National Memorial to General Gordon of Khartoum, an officer of the Corps of Royal Engineers, who had been killed in 1885. According to the school, the idea came from Queen Victoria, who was its first patron.

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   Is Gordon's School a boarding school?

   • A non-selective state boarding school, Gordon’s School was established in 1885 at the behest of Queen Victoria and has since developed into one of the leading boarding schools in the UK.

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   When did the Gordon Boys' School become a school?

   • Over time, The Gordon Boys’ Home made a natural and logical transition towards more scholarly objectives, becoming known as ‘The Gordon Boys’ School’ in 1943. At this point, trades were still taught but post-war advances in areas such as science and technology resulted in further demand for a more academic education.

   History of Gordon's School

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   Is Gordon's a military school?

   • Welcome to Gordon's. A non-selective boarding school, Gordon’s School was established in 1885 at the behest of Queen Victoria as the National Memorial to General Gordon, a national hero and extraordinary public servant. We are not a military school, but we are proud of our unique ceremonial heritage befitting our place in history.

   About Us - Gordon's School

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   Where is Gordon's School?

   • Gordon's School, Woking. A state school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18. Local authority: Surrey.

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   What is a Gordon's education?

   • A Gordon’s education is not an ordinary education, it does not aspire to be. Gordon’s is a school at the leading edge of holistic education, combining legacy with leadership and service, high expectations and high standards and an inspiring environment.

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8. www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk › schools › gordonsGordon's School, Woking - The Good Schools Guide

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   Started teaching in 1992 and has worked in a variety of boarding and day schools, including most recently a headship in a Cognita independent school. Before that he was a deputy head in Hampshire, and deputy director of studies and housemaster at Wymondham College (also a state boarding school).