Sir Frances Drake Primary School, named after the 16th Century slave trader, is now called Twin Oaks Primary School. The school in Lewisham said the 'overwhelming majority' of 450 parents, staff, pupils and residents had voted for the new name. Read more:
A school named after the 16th Century slave trader Sir Francis Drake has had its name changed following a vote.
The new name was originally suggested by pupils, because of the two oak trees that grow around its entrance. In a letter to parents, she said costs would be kept to a minimum, adding pupils would be able to continue wearing their current uniform until they outgrew it and non-branded jumpers could still be worn.
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