Epsom College Head Death: What Happened At Epsom College?

Parents of students at Epsom College have paid tribute to the school’s headmistress following the discovery of her and her family’s bodies in their residence on the school’s property.

Epsom College Head Death: What Happened At Epsom College?

The South East Coast Ambulance Service found the remains of Emma Pattison, 45, her husband George, 39, and their daughter Lettie, 7, early on Sunday morning.

According to Surrey Police, it was an isolated event and no outside parties were involved.

After six years as the headmaster of Croydon High School in south London, Mrs. Pattison was appointed to the position of headteacher at Epsom in September 2022.

A mother who only revealed her first name, Sheena, “slight but very formidable’ new head had ‘turned the school around’ after taking up the role last September

“In her time as a head teacher, she turned the school around, and she did so many things that enriched the children’s lives,” the source told BBC News.

‘She was slight but very formidable, she knew all of the pupils by name. She was exactly what you would want from a head teacher.”

The prestigious school, which was named independent school of the year in 2022, released the following statement on Monday:

‘The shocking and tragic news has now reached many about the death of our Head, Emma Pattison.

‘The College community will be coming together today to process the news, grieve and pay our respects to a wonderful Head”