The first headmaster was Dr. Robert Watson (8 March 1910 – 16 July 2004), who assembled the teaching staff during the late winter and early spring of 1955.

Abbotts, which was red, Bec, which was yellow, Kevere, which was green, and Kings, which was blue.

Its connections with the area began about 1090 when one Ernulf of Hesdin left all his lands, including the manor of Ruislip, to the abbey.

The estate was managed by the prior of Ogbourne who owed allegiance to the Abbot of Bec.

The playing field was shared with St. Mary's Grammar School for Girls.