The Rectory, Greenford Magna - The Parish of Greenford Magna

Coston School
I have always been a friend of Coston School, and from 1986-1997, I chaired the
Governing Body simultaneously with that of Edward Betham School. The atmosphere
at Coston is quite different to that at Betham, but both schools have excellent
teachers and create the climate for a happy staff and creative, productive children.
Coston School has had a mixed history, being at times First and Middle Schools, a
High School for Girls and now a Primary with a thriving Nursery Class. Long-standing
Holy Crosser, Marjorie Knott, who died in 1994, was once a Deputy Head of the Girls’
school.
I love taking Assembly at Coston. Normally it is a whole-school job, with everyone
from the Reception through to Year 6 cramming in the hall. They sing heartily and
respond well to stimulation from poems, art and music. Although a school of very
mixed religious affiliations, I never feel awkward about praying to God with the
children, and they are always keen with the Amen at the end!
The current Head is Miss Hope, which is a good name for a teacher! Before her
expert work came Heads Roger Parker, Eve Bass, and Sue Johnson who sadly died
of cancer before her time.
I hope that Holy Cross Church will always keep a close relationship with Coston
School and that the Church will be able to find ways of supporting education.
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