The Swaminarayan School
Opposite the Mandir is The Swaminarayan School, Europe’s first independent Hindu school. Founded in 1992 by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it follows the National Curriculum while promoting aspects of Hinduism and Hindu culture, such as dance, music and language. The school was formerly known as Sladebrook High School which closed down in 1990.
The 2007 GCSE results placed the school fourth among all independent schools in the country.
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