History and Ethos/Founders Day - Addey &amp; Stanhope School Share RSS Add to Favourites HOME ABOUT US PARENTS & CARERS CURRICULUM EXTRA CURRICULAR CONTACT US SAFEGUARDING COVID-19 History and Ethos/Founders Day Governors School Policies Prospectus Vacancies OFSTED report Being part of Addeys... Exam Results Pupil Premium Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Equality Objectives Employee Salary Information (earning over £100k per annum) School Financial Benchmarking Useful Links Admissions 2022 – 23 Prospectus Term Dates Ofsted Library Catalogue PARENTVIEW Vacancies Follow us on Twitter... Why Choose Addey & Stanhope? Careers History and ethos Addey and Stanhope School was formed by the merger of two schools. The Stanhope School was founded in 1715 and The Addey School was founded in 1821. The Stanhope School was set up for 50 boys and 50 girls by Dean George Stanhope, vicar of Deptford and Lewisham, and a group of people in Deptford. John Addey was a local shipwright who died in 1606 leaving £200 to be invested for the relief of the poor of Deptford. The money was used to buy a piece of land, and the rent given every year to the poor. In 1820, the trustees felt that giving away money each year was to encourage laziness, so they decided to found The Addey School as an alternative. After the 1870 Education Act, when the Government took responsibility for elementary education, the Stanhope School closed and its governors decided to use the money to send a few children to other schools. By 1891 the Addey School governors felt that their school was no longer necessary, and so in 1894 the two sets of governors decided to join forces to found the Addey and Stanhope School for Art and Science. The school moved onto its present site in 1900. Addey and Stanhope is a voluntary aided school which means that the Governors own the land and buildings and directly employ the staff. Our Ethos Building upon this long and proud history, the school focuses of the present needs of our community. Whilst this is overwhelmingly focused on the successful education of our students, we also pay attention to their general wellbeing and that of the community in which we are based. The school has a clear purpose, developing students' personal strengths and also addressing their weaknesses, ensuring that they have full access to a modern and changing society. We aim to: develop in each child a strong character based upon justice, courage and a clear morality embed the ability to learn, think critically, reason, understand and evaluate equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to maximise employment choices introduce students to a range of opportunities to develop their interests and abilities in order to choose a safe, healthy and fulfilled lifestyle be aware of the environmental impact of their choices. Founders' Day Our annual Founders' Day is a wonderful opportunity for the whole school community to come together to commemorate and celebrate our achievements past and present. We celebrate over 300 years of our school and we are proud of our rich history. Calling all ex-scholars! Generations of Addeyans come together on the evening of each Founders' Day to re-connect with old friends, make new ones and network with current staff and students. If you would like to be kept up to date with future events, please contact Helen Lucken, PA to the Headteacher here. © 2021 - Addey & Stanhope School. All Rights Reserved. Home About Us Contact Us Cookie Usage Sitemap High Visibility Version School Website Design By Cleverbox Voluntary Aided. Founded 1715. Registered charity 312693 * Cookie Policy: We use cookies on this site to improve your user experience. MORE INFORMATION ALLOW ALL COOKIES MANAGE PREFERENCES