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In 1977, the BBC made a fly on the wall documentary about Faraday School in East Acton which opened in 1966. It was a rather moving portrayal of the children and their teachers. Anyone remember their time at the school?

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dominic hayes3 years ago

The best high school I ever attended; I was there until it closed. The teachers were great, despite the negative portrayal by Panorama.

Raymond smyth3 years ago

Grew up in acton at the time, many mates went to faraday. When this documentary was made they all said it was a total stitch up. Told to kick lockers in & break windows in front of camera. bbc panorama??

Nigel J Walley3 years ago

My brother was there in 1975 and hated it so much that my parents yanked him out and sent him private.

Robin Williamson 🚴‍♀️ 🎸🚂 🇪🇺😬3 years ago

I was there at the time, the school never recovered from the scandal and closed a few years later.

Back in Time West London3 years ago

Have you watched the documentary?

Dr Aleksandar (Alex) Zivanovic3 years ago

I remember as a kid in the 70/80s, I was afraid to go near the school. I recently met somebody who was there - apparently the kids would line up in the playground - white kids on one side, black kids on the other and they would just charge at each other in a medieval style melee.

Andrew 🇺🇸🇬🇧3 years ago

What a raw bleak intro. I want to watch it. I was a kid in the 70s

Back in Time West London3 years ago

Follow the link and the whole thing is there

Colin Kempster3 years ago

I went there, 72 - 77. Hate to be negative but it was mainly an awful experience. Lots of bullying and little direction. Happiest days? Not for me. I’ve got a DVD of the program and I think it’s on YouTube.

edward thompson3 years ago

Not 1966 i went there from priory in 61/62 left in 67 for acton tech

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