Cliddesden Primary School Issues Call for Memories to Mark 150th Anniversary
Cliddesden Primary School is proud to announce it will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026. To honour this landmark milestone, the school is launching a community-wide appeal for past pupils and staff to share their stories, photographs, and memories of life at the school over the decades.
First opened in 1876 to serve the local village, the “school on top of the hill” has been a cornerstone of the Cliddesden community for a century and a half. From the days of Victorian slates to modern digital classrooms, the school has seen thousands of children pass through its doors.
“We are incredibly proud of our long history and the role we play in the lives of local families,” said Mrs Larissa James, Interim Headteacher at Cliddesden Primary School. “As we prepare for our 150th celebrations, we want to hear from those who were there—whether you attended in the 1950s or the 1990s. We hope to compile these memories to show our current pupils how school life has changed and stayed the same.”
The school is particularly interested in:
Old photographs of the building, playground, or class groups.
Personal anecdotes about favourite teachers, school dinners, or playground games.
Memorabilia such as old school reports, certificates, or uniforms.
Submissions will be used as part of a special anniversary exhibition and shared with current students to bring the school’s rich history to life.
How to get involved:
Past pupils and staff can send their stories and scanned photos to adminoffice@cliddesden.hants.sch.uk or by post to the school address below. Please include your name and the years you attended, and what you are currently doing now, so that pupils can have an understanding of where their education can take them! Alternatively, scan this QR code:
Email: adminoffice@cliddesden.hants.sch.uk
Phone: 01256 321571
Website: www.cliddesden.hants.sch.uk
Cliddesden Primary School, Cliddesden,
Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2QU
