Among its distinguished alumni was Edward Hyde, who became the 1st Earl of Clarendon, and Lord High Chancellor of England 1661–1667.

It was in 1926 that the school came under the control of the Dorset County Council who agreed to pay the staff salaries and provide grants for most education needs.

They are; Baxter, Clarendon, Davenant, Fletcher, George-Butler, Hurley, Matthews, Lyndon, Seager, and Wagner.

According to their complaint, the school told them that it adopted a "zero tolerance" approach to bullying, then failed to provide a copy of their policy when asked.

The school claims to have worked closely with local and national authorities and told reporters they could not discuss the outcome of their investigation.