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Highcroft School, Castle Bromwich

A Memory of Castle Bromwich.

I've just posted 2 photos of Highcroft School pupils circa 1961 on my Facebook Page . If you're interested friend request to view them. I now live in Torquay.

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My parents owned Highcroft Preparatory School from 1958 until 1969 when our family moved from Castle Bromwich to Swanage in Dorset.

By Michael Joyner on Thu Dec 9th 2021, at 10:50 pm

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Hello Michael. I was at the school from 1959 until maybe 1962. I was in Mrs Ryan's class. it was in the older part of the house. I remember a new wing was built on the right of the house as you look from the road. Your mum was very strict, a little frightening if I might add. I recall soup in mugs at lunchtime, either tomato or oxtail. I also remember doing a pooh on my short trousers during lesson and Mrs Ryan being slightly displeased about having to clean the resulting mess out of my trousers. My dad was called and told to collect me from the school. Very awkward. Richard Singleton

By Richard Singleton on Sun Dec 26th 2021, at 5:40 pm

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Hi Richard I remember you
at Highcroft. Am I correct in thinking you had a sister called Pat/Patricia ?
You have an amazing memory of those school days.
I found Mrs Ryan quite fearsome.
Must have been awkward for you.

By Michael Joyner on Tue Jan 4th 2022, at 10:36 pm

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Hi my name is Nigel Fisher. I attended Highcroft school from 1965 until it closed in 1969. I have fond memories of my time there. Names that immediately spring to mind are Deborah Plant, Jane Blyth and Guy Chitness. Teachers names are on the tip of my tongue. My parents kept in touch with the Joyners after the school closed. I remember visiting them in their house in Swanage. We subsequently moved to Broad stone, a mile or so from where I believe you live/lived in Corfu Mullen. I would love to hear from anyone connected with the school. My email is n.fisher3@ntlworld.com and I can be contacted on 07789394309

By Nigel Fisher on Thu Nov 27th 2025, at 5:03 pm

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