A warm welcome from Rowen Gower, Development Manager

 I often wonder if St Osmund, first Bishop of Salisbury, ever imagined his school would be thriving nearly a thousand years later? I certainly dream of SCS flourishing into the next century, and beyond.

It is my belief that institutions cannot stand still. If you are not moving forward, then you are falling behind.

That’s why we have ambitious plans to future proof our small school.

After all, as custodians of one of the oldest educational institutions in the world, we have a duty of care not only to our current pupils, but also to those who will follow in their footsteps.

Visitors, alumni, and their families often comment on the beauty of our site and its historic buildings. Every day, our school community enjoys the very view of Salisbury Cathedral immortalised by John Constable in 1823. Yet, as with every story, privilege comes with responsibility: our remarkable location brings unique challenges for planning and development. Our plans carefully balance the constraints of our historic site with the needs of a modern preparatory school.

Our biggest challenge is funding these ambitions. Without a large endowment or state or church funding, we rely on all forms of support from our wider school community — alumni, parents, friends, staff, and governors.

There are many ways to contribute, you can even Make A Donation right now. We are registered for Gift Aid, and we also encourage you to consider supporting SCS by leaving a bequest in your will, for more information visit the Legacy page.

Rowen Gower, Development Manager

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