STAINES

GENERAL
When the Romans arrived in AD 43, primitive bridges over the River Thames and the Colne already existed, and it is believed that this was the basis for the Romans naming Staines 'Ad Pontes' which means 'The Bridges'. Staines developed into a prosperous riverside market town throughout the Middle Ages and as a result of the flat, fertile surrounding land, it was also home to a strong rural farming community. In the 19th century, however, industry arrived in force, mainly accelerated by the arrival of the railway in 1848.

The new rail link meant that Staines was in effect closer to London. Staines is the administrative centre of the Borough of Spelthorne and is also home to one of the main shopping centres in Surrey. Major redevelopment over recent years has resulted in a pleasant, pedestrianised High Street, with an extended range of shops and facilities.

Staines is a commuter haven, with immediate access onto the motorway network via the M25 and the M3 at Junction 12. Heathrow is a mere ten minute drive away, and frequent train services run direct to London Waterloo in around 30 minutes.

TRANSPORT SERVICES
South West Trains run a service to London Waterloo in around 30 minutes.
117 bus runs to West Middlesex Hospital
203 bus runs to Hounslow
216/218/451/461 buses run to Kingston
290 bus runs to Twickenham
305 bus runs to Colnbrook/Poyle
400 bus runs to Egham
438 bus runs to Shepperton
441 bus runs to Heathrow
446 bus runs to Woking
500 bus runs to Frimley Park Hospital
In summer months only, the 950 runs as an additional service to Thorpe Theme Park.

SCHOOLS
Hythe County Primary School (Age 4-11)
Thorpe Road, Staines, Middlesex TW18 3HD
Tel: 01784 452972

Kingscroft County Junior School (Age 7-11)
Park Avenue, Staines, Middlesex TW18 2EF
Tel: 01784 455742

Knowle Park County Infant School (Age 5-7)
Knowle Green, Staines, Middlesex TW18 1AJ
Tel: 01784 457933

Our Lady of the Rosary RC (Aided) Primary School (Age 5-11)
Park Avenue, Staines,Middlesex TW18 2EF
Tel: 01784 453539

Shortwood County Infant School (Age 5-7)
Stanwell New Road, Staines, Middlesex TW18 4HZ
Tel: 01784 452349

Staines Preparatory School (Mixed Age 4-11) (I)
3 Gresham Road, Staines, Middlesex TW18 2BT
Tel: 01784 452916/450909

The Magna Carta School (Age 11-16)
Thorpe Road, Staines, Middlesex TW18 3HJ
Tel: 01784 441241

The Matthew Arnold School (Age 11-16)
Kingston Road, Staines, Middlesex TW18 1PF
Tel: 01784 457275