The Bishop Wand Church of England School

The Bishop Wand Church of England School is a voluntary-aided secondary school with academy status in Sunbury-on-Thames, England. The school has been co-educational since its founding and caters for students in the 11–18 age range in that it has its own sixth form. The school has six houses, named after relevant Anglican dioceses to the life of its namesake, Bishop Wand, which compete in sports and other activities.HistoryThe Bishop Wand Church of England School was founded in 1969 to serve, alongside non-Anglican schools and a few fellow Anglican-ethos schools, the Borough of Spelthorne and the London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Hounslow. The prominent Anglican cleric for whom the school is named is Bishop William Wand who served 22 years as a Bishop then resigned in 1956 to serve as Canon and Treasurer of St Paul's Cathedral in London. His first position was Archbishop of Brisbane and he finished in post as Bishop of London. He ministered to many people over his lifetime (1885 – 1977) and worked in many cities and towns. Bishop Wand School decided to choose some of the places where the Bishop visited and ministered as its House names.