[1] Shiplake College was founded in 1959 by Alexander and Eunice Everett.

The land on which the school now stands was bought by Robert Harrison in 1888 and the original buildings date from 1890.

The BBC closed the hostel in 1953 and the house remained largely unused until the arrival of the Everetts in 1958.

[2] Rowing is a school sport, and the College is on the banks of the River Thames.

Former pupil Will Satch won an Olympic Gold medal at Rio 2016 in the Men's Eight, and an Olympic Bronze medal at London 2012 in the Men's Pair event.