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We’re proud to be one of the
oldest girls’ schools in the UK

Our story began in 1710, when Lady Eleanor Holles, daughter of the second Earl of Clare,
left instructions in her Will for a trust for our endowment as a Christian foundation.

We were first located in the Cripplegate Ward of the City Over the years, LEH has grown into a girls’ school of
of London (a plaque on one of the Barbican walkways marks national standing; one that produces pupils who combine
the original site). We then went on to occupy other premises academic excellence with integrity, confidence, courage
in the City until 1878, when we moved to Hackney. HRH and conviction; students that exemplify the school motto,
Princess Alice, the then Duchess of Gloucester, opened our Spes Audacem Adjuvat (Hope Favours The Bold). Many of
current purpose-built premises in Hampton in 1937. the virtues that we aim to develop in our pupils are reflected
in the school coat of arms, below.

The Lady Eleanor Holles School Coat of Arms

Hand symbolises pledge Holly symbolises truth,
of faith, sincerity and justice foresight and defence
Cloud symbolises mystery,
obscured truth Closed or tilted helm, used by
medieval knights, also adopted by

English esquires and gentlemen

Furs on a shield suggest
a mark of dignity

Shield shape is Medieval Castle symbolises
spiritual strength and
vigilance, as well as

home and safety

Red Silver or White Green
Strength and magnanimity Peace and sincerity Hope, joy and loyalty in love

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