The independent Conifers School in Midhurst, West Sussex, has closed Sussex World has reported.

Opened in 1934, the co-educational prep school taught children aged two to 13.

The school was acquired in 2020 by Quo Vadis Education, which also owns and operates Boundary Oak, an independent day and boarding school in Fareham, Hampshire.

In a statement published by Sussex World at the time of the acquisition, Aaron Stewart, the education group’s chief executive, said: “We are delighted to confirm that QV Education has acquired Conifers School, which is particularly special for me as I am a former pupil myself and currently have two children attending the school.

“Throughout the process, it has been clear that Conifers, Boundary Oak and QV Education have a natural synergy and a common desire to provide our children with the highest-quality education.

“Our mission going forward will be to enhance Confers School with new investment and oversight, whilst maintaining the previous community ethos of the school for pupils and parents alike.”