Henry Strode (1645-1704)
In 1704, Henry Strode bequeathed to the Worshipful Company of Coopers £6,000 to establish ‘one good strong substantial schoolhouse which shall be for the learning and edifying of the poor children of the Parish of Egham’.
The History of Strode’s College
1700's
Strode’s is one of the oldest educational institutions in the area.
During the 1700s, roads improved and more people travelled between London and the west of England. Egham sat on one of these main routes, so the town became busier and wealthier. More families moved to the area, which increased the need for schools. Henry Strode was pivotal in establishing accessible education in the town.
1800's
During the time of Queen Victoria, the school was demolished and rebuilt. The oldest surviving buildings are the almshouses of 1828 and 1839 construction.
1900's
During the time of the Great War and King George V’s reign, the school was rebuilt and granted voluntary controlled status as Strode’s Grammar School.
In 1975 it became a college, with the first female principal being appointed in 1985.
2000's
HRH Prince Phillip opened the Tercentenary building.
In 2017 Strode’s College merged with East berkshire College to become known as The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Photos From the Archive
1975
Lord Mayor Visits Strode's College
Exhibition in the Sports Hall 1970's
1975 Lord Mayor and Lady Fox Watching a Science Demonstration
Students in the Music Suite 1980's
Students in the Science Lab 1980's
Art students sketching outsides 1980's
Students With a BBC Acorn Computer 1980's
Students in Technology Class 1990's
Student Listening to a cassette tape 1980's