It was founded in 1905 and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference[3] (HMC) and Girls Schools Association (GSA).

Starting with a mere handful of girls and a teacher in a private house, the school survived the threat of a takeover in 1912 and near financial collapse in 1935.

In 2015 the most recent developments took place, with the addition of a new atrium to the old school house and a refit of all the classroom facilities and library.

[6] In 2022 planning permission was granted for the development of the Tormead Urn Field Sports Ground, 5 minutes from the main school site.

Four orchestras and four choirs operate within the school, as well a Jazz Band,[10][11] which tours Europe during the summer every two years and has played at numerous events and locations.