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St Olave's Grammar School

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St Olave's Grammar School

Founded by Henry Leeke. Was in a building on Tooley Street from 1855 - 1967.

The school has been on a number of sites in the area - see the for details. 

It is now in Orpington and while often referred to as St Olave's Grammar School, its correct name is St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School.

There is also St Saviour's and St Olave's School - girls.

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