St. Margaret's C of E High School, Liverpool

St. Margaret's Church of England High School is a voluntary-aided secondary school for boys (with a mixed sixth form) in Aigburth, Liverpool. St. Margaret's Church of England High School is popularly known as St. Margaret's, Aigburth, frequently shortened to "SMA" or "Essemmay". Essemmay is also the name of the former students' association. The "SMA" tag applied equally well for the school's original home in Anfield. The school was founded by Ald... more

St. Margaret's Church of England High School is a voluntary-aided secondary school for boys (with a mixed sixth form) in Aigburth, Liverpool. St. Margaret's Church of England High School is popularly known as St. Margaret's, Aigburth, frequently shortened to "SMA" or "Essemmay". Essemmay is also the name of the former students' association. The "SMA" tag applied equally well for the school's original home in Anfield. The school was founded by Alderman William Preston, one time Mayor of Liverpool, and the Vicar of St. Margaret's, Anfield, Reverend John Sheepshanks. The school opened in 1879 by the parish dignitary and MP for West Toxteth, Mr TB Royden. The school's first Headmaster was Mr E Crossley and an early teacher and benefactor was Mrs Gertrude Langton. Preston, Sheepshanks, Royden, Crossley and Langton are commemorated in the names of the current School Houses. The school began as a Higher Grade School and after the 1918 Education Act, St. Margaret's was recognised as a Central... less