Our History

St Edmund's College used to be known as the English College. In which year was it founded?

• 1568

• 1658

• 1856

• 1789

In which town in France was the English College founded?

What was the name of the man who founded the College

• Bishop Challoner

• St Edmund

• William Allen

• Alan Williams

Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne in England when the College was founded. What religion was she?

• Jewish

• Catholic

• Methodist

• Protestant

Who were the Douai Martyrs?

• Protestants who were executed in England

• Catholics who were executed in England

• Catholics who were executed in France

• Protestants who were executed in France

During which decade did the College move to its current location?

• 1690's

• 1790's

• 1890's

• 1990's

What was the surname of the famous architect who designed the College Chapel?

Fr Thomas Byles was famous for saving lives and comforting passengers on which on which famous ship which sank in 1912?

During which decade did St Edmund's first start taking girls?

• 2000's

• 1990's

• 1980's

• 1970's

Approximately how many pupils are there in the College and Prep School altogether today?

• Just over 800

• Just over 700

• Just over 600

• Just over 900