School Houses
Bass House
George Bass, a Royal Navy Surgeon was born in Lincolnshire near Sleaford. Explored Australian and travel to New South Wales with Matthew Flinders
Head of House:
Ms S Earth
Cowley House
Thomas Cowley was a landowner who moved into the Donington area from London in 1679 and he lived in Donington until he died in 1721. His last will and testament that his fortune went on educating less fortunate children in the village and he began this journey in this years before his death.
Head of House:
Ms R Pratt
Banks House
Joseph Banks (1743-1820) was born on 13 February 1743 in Lincolnshire. His father, William Banks, was a wealthy landowner.
Head of House:
Ms G Millard
Swift House
Dame Sarah Swift was born in Kirton 22nd Nov 1854. Moved to Donington and attended Cowley Academy. In 1877 trained as a nurse at the Dundee Royal Infirmary
Worked in a variety of hospitals in Dundee, Liverpool and London
Head of House:
Mr J Brader
Flinders House
Matthew Flinders: March 16th 1774 – July 19th 1814. Born in Donington, Lincolnshire – A renowned explorer who was the first to circumnavigate and discover the continent of Australia.
Head of House:
Mr J Roberts