Situated adjacent to the 120 acre landscaped parkland of Mill Hill School but within its own grounds, Grimsdell offers a secure, independent environment for the school community. Our grounds are maintained to a very high standard offering our students the best possible facilities and grounds for their enjoyment.
A large manicured lawn flanks the side of the school building, where in the centre a commemorative bronze statue of 'Meg' lies. At the rear of the building is our Science garden and pond where fruit and vegetables are grown and children get first hand experience of a variety of science topics.
A large wooden adventure playground and a brand new all weather astro-turf are opposite the main school building. These give the children challenge and adventure as well as the opportunity to play safely all year round. A range of large established games are set up, including a giant 'Connect Four', for children to use during break and lunchtime. We use the brand new 25 metre Dame Angela Rumbold indoor swimming pool at Mill Hill School for our swimming lessons.
Winterstoke House was originally a vicarage to the Vicar of St Paul's and was sold to Mill Hill School in October 1923. It was purchased to become a school boarding house to host some 42 boys. After some discussion, it was decided that in recognition of the many years of service given to the school by the late Lord Winterstoke and of his magnanimous gifts, the new boarding house be named Winterstoke House. The boarding house was officially opened on Saturday 29th November 1924 by Dame Janet Stancombe Wills, a niece to Lord Winterstoke.
“Grimsdell offers a secure, independent environment for the school community.”
