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Chafyn Grove School is an independent co-educational day and boarding preparatory school situated on the edge of Salisbury in Wiltshire. Founded in 1879 by Mr. W.C Bird as an all boys school. It became Chafyn Grove School in 1916, when it was renamed after its first benefactress Lady Chafyn Grove.

History
Chafyn Grove School was built in 1879 by Mr. W.C Bird, and was originally called Salisbury School. In 1889 The Reverend J. C. Alcock bought the school; the school at this time catered for 11 – 18 year old boys.

In 1897 Miss Julia Chafyn Grove of Zeals House near Mere in Wiltshire died. She was greatly involved with her community and endowed a ward at the Salisbury Hospital and given an organ to Salisbury Cathedral. In her will, she left £5,000 to assist education in the City of Salisbury, and in particular to provide a school which would take the place of the Elizabethan Grammar School Endowment which Salisbury formerly had. It was decided to use this money to buy Mr Alcock’s school, which was then converted into a Charitable Trust, and the buildings greatly enlarged. The following year, 1898, the new wing was officially opened by Bishop Wordsworth.

1916, the Governors invited Mr. H.L Whytehead to become Headmaster. He transformed the school into a Preparatory School and renamed it Chafyn Grove to commemorate its first benefactress.

Ever since Chafyn Grove has been growing and expanding to become the friendly, welcoming and modern school it is today.

Location
Chafyn Grove School is situated on the edge of Salisbury within 12 acres of land. The site includes an astro turf, sports hall, swimming pool, extensive playing fields and an adventure playground.