Doctor Bourne succeeded B.J. Neil as headmaster in 1950 and remained head until the late 1960s. His arrival is detailed on Page 41 of the anniversary booklet. The final head until school closure in 1974 was Mr. A.D. Frankland who is believed to have come from Blandford Grammar School.
Aldershot News - 2 March 2002
BOURNE, Dr.John Arthur, peacefully on 13th February 2002 aged 89 years. Husband of the late Vera and
father of Rossalynd. Former Headmaster of Farnborough Grammar School 1950-1969. Funeral service at
Torquay Crematorium at 1pm on Monday 25th February. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, for
Save the Children c/o Perring Funeral Services,
101a, High Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5PF. Tel: 01803 862417.