Halliford School

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Halliford School is a selective boys independent school, which also admits girls into its sixth form, in Lower Halliford, Shepperton, Surrey, England. The school is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC). The current Headmaster is Mr James Davies. Former pupils of the school are known as "Old Hallifordians". The school's grounds are situated on the edge of Spelthorne, providing access from London, the major airports, the M3 and M4 motorways.HistoryThe building closest to its road is the oldest, a tall-storied Georgian House set in beside the River Thames that was once home to Emma Hart (later Emma, Lady Hamilton) when she lived with Charles Francis Greville before she married and then became Lord Nelson's mistress. The school has seen expansion since the year 2000 including the following buildings: Professional theatre and separate dining hallArts and technology buildingSixth form centre and libraryMulti-purpose sports hall, separate gymnasium and climbing wall The fourth house was also added during this time, and additional sports fields were purchased. Following a consortium with the now-closed St David's School for Girls in Ashford, the school admits girls in its own right from the age of 16, since 2007.Amenities and curriculumSports and athletics are significant throughout the year groups. Boys from the school have played sports such as rugby, cricket and basketball to the highest level. A major portion of alumni play for teams in or compete as individuals in rugby, cricket, football, badminton, rowing, athletics and/or golf at university, local or workplace clubs. The inspectorate reports students are known by the staff who all provide major support outside of the school timetable. A broad extra-curricular programme runs and ambitious, frequent overseas trips: academic, charity project based or sporting.