Pangbourne College

Pangbourne College
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United Kingdom
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TypePublic school
Private boarding school
Motto(in Latin) Fortiter ac fideliter
("Bravely and faithfully")
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established1917
FounderSir Thomas Lane Devitt Bt
Chairman of GovernorsPatrick Roberts, MBE
HeadmasterOliver Knight
Staff~120
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment~467
Houses7
Colour(s)Red, Navy blue and white
     
PublicationPangbourne Colours
Ensign
Former pupilsOld Pangbournians
Boat clubPangbourne College Boat Club blade
Websitewww.pangbourne.com

Pangbourne College is a co-educational private day and boarding school located in Pangbourne, Berkshire. It is set in 230 acres, on a hill south-west of the village, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The college was founded by Sir Thomas Lane Devitt Bt. in 1917 as The Nautical College, Pangbourne with the purpose of training boys to become Merchant Navy officers. It became "Pangbourne College" in 1969 and while conforming to the general lines of a British independent boarding school, retains a distinctly nautical flavour; the pupils wear naval uniform.