 The school originated in a primary school run by the Sisters of Notre Dame since 1953, which in 1971 was announced for closure.A committee of parents was formed to keep the school open, and in August 1972 the current school opened.There were at the time four members of staff, with the committee serving as the Board of Governors, and the headmistress was Sister Gabriel, of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny.