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The Present SchoolSt. Edward's has always been a Church of England School admitting girls and boys from worshipping Christianfamilies. The new buildings on London Road were opened by Princess Margaret on the 24th May 1965 and theschool became comprehensive in 1972. In 2005 St. Edward’s became a Language College and in 2009 wasdesignated with a second specialism in Science.The school is very fortunate in its accommodation and resources. There are fully equipped science laboratories,a design and technology block, a well stocked library, computer rooms, a music block and specialist roomsfor art, food technology, textiles, learning support and other subject areas. The Sixth Form Suite containsstudy rooms, a computer suite, administrative offices and a large lounge for recreation, meetings and study.There are extensive playing fields adjacent to the school, with additional court provision for tennis and netball.In addition to a gymnasium, there is a large sports hall, a health and fitness suite and a 25 metre indoorheated swimming pool. The school is now administered as a voluntary aided school under a charitable trustwho own the buildings.2