The trustees of the Fosse Bank School in Hildenborough, Kent have announced that the school will close on 24 March, Kent Online has reported.

Fosse Bank School an independent preparatory school for children aged two to 11 years old.

The announcement stated: “We have been making every effort to find a way to continue operating the school and we had found a purchaser. However, unfortunately they have recently withdrawn. We are really sorry.”

“Our intention was to do everything possible to ensure the continuation of Fosse Bank School with the new owners. We are devastated that we have failed to do this.”

Established in 1866, the school has capacity for 135 but only teaches 92 pupils.