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Dragon School The Dragon School is a renowned British preparatory school in the city of Oxford, founded in 1877. The school accepts pupils from the age of 8 ("E Block") through to 13 ("A Block"), although an associated 'pre-prep', Lynams, accepts children from age 4. It is primarily known as a boarding school, although it also takes day pupils, which its website reassures us are "as much a part of the Dragon community as those who board". In September 2001, it had 840 pupils, of both sexes http://groups.google.com/groups?selm=999901010.715944%40adsl.fast.net.uk. Girls have been admitted as boarders since 1994. It has been described as "England's largest and most famous preparatory school" http://www.cotswoldcountry.co.uk/oxford_schools_and_colleges.htm. History of the school The Dragon School was founded in 1877, and was originally named the Oxford Preparatory School. Soon after its founding, it moved to its present site in Bardwell Road in the northern part of the city, just to the west of the River Cherwell. The school was run for many years by the Lynam family, and according to its website their leadership led to its becoming "arguably the best known of all preparatory schools". Past pupils Former pupils of the Dragon School are humorously referred to as "Old Dragons". The following people were students at one time (or, in a few cases, currently attending the school): Sir John Betjeman (1906 - 1984), British poet, Poet Laureate from 1972 Humphrey Carpenter, British journalist, author, and musician The Clay brothers, rowers Christopher Cazenove, actor Group Captain Sir Leonard Cheshire VC (1917 - 1992), distinguised serviceman, Wing Commander, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, and founder of the Leonard Cheshire homes for the disabled Lady Antonia Fraser (born 1932), British historical author Cyril Gadney, rugby player and president of the RFU The Rt. Hon. Hugh Gaitskell (1906 - 1963), British politician, leader of the Labour Party from 1955 to 1963 Tim Henman OBE (born 1974), British tennis player Peter Jay, British television journalist, and former Economics Editor for the BBC Patrick Jenkin PC (Lord Jenkin of Roding), British politician David Jessel, journalist Stephen Jessel, journalist John Kendrew (1917 - 1997), molecular biologist and Nobel Laureate Hugh Laurie (born 1959), British comedian and actor Naomi Mitchison (1897 - 1999), British novelist and poet Sir John Mortimer (born 1923), British playwright, barrister, and novelist Sir Roger Norrington (born 1934), musician and conductor Ronnie Poulton-Palmer (born c. 1890; killed in First World War), rugby player Timothy Raison, British politician Jack Randle VC, distinguished serviceman, T/Captain, 2nd Bn. The Royal Norfolk Regiment, British Army William Leefe Robinson VC, distinguished serviceman, Lieutenant, 39 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps Nicholas Shakespeare (born 1957), British journalist and novelist Nevil Shute (1899 - 1960), British novelist Marshal of the Air Force John Slessor, distinguished serviceman John Smyth VC, distinguished serviceman, Lieutenant, 15th Ludhiana Sikhs, Indian Army Peter Tranchell (1922 - 1993), musician, composer, and teacher Emma Watson (born 1990), actress Admiral Sir Hugo White, distinguished serviceman Baroness Young (1926 - 2002), British politician External link The Dragon School's website Most Popular Articles: Music    Musical Instruments    Guitar    Classical Music    History    Music Definition    Country Music    Rock Music    Pop Music    Hip Hop    Rap    DJ    Video Games    Casino Games    Poker    Blackjack    Casinos    Real Estate    Loan    Auction    eBay    Marketing    Search Engine Optimization    File Sharing    MP3    Music Industry    Kazaa    Internet    Supermodel    Fashion    Fashion Designers    Erotica    Modeling    Clothing    Boots    Shoes    Diamond Engagement Rings    Diamond    Rugs    Gospel Music    Affiliate    E-Commerce    Radio This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html You may copy and modify it as long as the entire work (including additions) remains under this license. You must provide a link to http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html To view or edit this article at Wikipedia go to http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_School