History
The Under School was founded in September 1943 in 2 Little Dean's Yard (now known as Grant's House) by the former Headmaster of Westminster School, John Triall Christie.
There were only 6 teachers when the school was established and only 31 boys. Dean's Yard was used as a playing field for the boys and the roofless remains of the School, the bombed school hall were used as a playground. St Faith's Chapel in Westminster Abbey served as the school chapel.
After the war, the school moved to its own premises in Eccleston Square, and in 1981 moved to its present site in Vincent Square to cope with expanding numbers.
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