St Peters School - Rainsford College

Explored in August 2014.

St. Peter's was originally established as Rainsford High School in 1939. It was a Church of England voluntarily aided school situated in Chelmsford, Essex.

The school expanded over the years with the addition of a large science block in the 1960’s and a sixth form was later established (St. Peter's college) with the addition of a theatre and performing arts building.

From the 90’s the population of students began to steadily decline due to competition from other large competing schools in the area (Hylands, Chelmer Valley High, St. John Payne and the Boys County High). Along with the decline of the student numbers the exam results also began to plummet dramatically with only 8% of students receiving A*-C's between 2006 -2010.

Despite attempts to turn the school’s fortunes around it closed it’s doors for the last time in August 2011.

Explored with a couple of other explorers after a tip off from one of them this was a great little site with plenty left to see.

Highlights included a lovely view from the old clocktower, the school gymnasium and a comedy access into the locked down library that resulted in some very loud alarms.

Overall a great little explore that will be fondly remembered.