It was founded in 2004 by Michael Ruaux, whose daughter, Emily, is a nationally ranked fencer.

Ruaux also founded Rivington Park Fencing Club, which continues to operate.

The school also offered GCSE and BTEC courses for senior pupils and had plans to provide A-Level courses for sixth form pupils as well as boarding provision in what had been the school's nursery.

The rest of the school closed without warning to staff or parents on 12 December 2014 at which time it had about 35 pupils on roll.

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