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Homefield School

Coordinates: 50°45′44″N 1°46′15″W / 50.762297°N 1.770787°W / 50.762297; -1.770787
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50°45′44″N 1°46′15″W / 50.762297°N 1.770787°W / 50.762297; -1.770787 Homefield School (closed Feb. 10, 2005) was a school for boys and girls aged four to 18 in Winkton, Dorset, England.[1][2]

The school occupied a large, cream-painted building with a sign announcing "Sports Academy. Dorset Lawn Tennis Association School of the Year." Over the door was an inscription: "Ratione Non Vi" (By reason, not by force). There were 2 departments, Preparatory and Senior - the prep school was a self-contained unit with a play area.

Homefield had extensive playing fields overlooking farmland.

For years 7–11, subjects included the core subjects: English, Maths and Physical Education plus optional subjects: Art (Painting & Drawing), Art (Three Dimensional), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Home Economics (Food), and Information Technology (Computers).

Closure

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Homefield School closed permanently in January 2005.

References

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  1. ^ "Homefield School - GOV.UK". www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  2. ^ Abrams, Fran (29 November 2005). "'We don't do posh'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
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