Epsom College

Epsom College is a co-educational independent school on Epsom Downs, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11 to 18. It was founded in 1853 as a boys’ school to provide support for poor members of the medical profession such as pensioners and orphans (“Foundationers”). The college caters takes day pupils throughout with some boarding in 5 of the 13 houses in the senior (14 to 18) part of the school. The headmaster is a member of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference.

Association Football

Association Football became the major sport for boys in the Lent Term in 2014. Previously the sport was an option and played at Sixth Form level only. Now it is played across all age groups from Under 12 to U18. The college is currently part of the Southern Independent Schools Lent Term League.

Rifle shooting

Epsom College has a long history of excellence at Target Rifle Shooting, both small-bore and full-bore, and over the last 40 years has consistently been the premier rifle shooting school in the UK. The College Rifle team has won the National Championships – the Ashburton Shield – 15 times, holding the record for the highest number of Ashburton wins by a single school, thus making it as one of the best rifle teams in the country. They have won the Ashburton Shield, the premiere event at the annual Schools’ Rifle Championships more often than any other school, recording a record-breaking 15th Ashburton win in 2011 (the 150th year of the competition).

Rugby Football

Rugby Football major boys sport during the Michaelmas term. Rugby Sevens is played in the Lent Term. In 2001, the Epsom College U15 team won their age group in Daily Mail Cup, beating The John Fisher School by 17–12 at Twickenham in the Final. In 2006, the U16 Epsom sevens team won the 2006 Sevens National Championship at Rosslyn Park by beating Millfield 29-19. In 2005 Epsom College U15 Team lost to Bedford 10–5 in the Semi final of the Daily Mail competition.

Address : College Rd, Epsom KT17 4JQ, United Kingdom