Ex-Stowe Teacher Arrested for Historic Sex Offenses

Police are investigating historic sex offenses, including alleged rape and indecent assault, at Stowe School, a prominent institution in Buckinghamshire. An arrest was made last November of a man in his 80s, a former head of department who taught at the school for several decades. The investigation was initiated following a report from a woman in her 50s who alleged she was sexually assaulted by the former teacher in the late 1980s, when Stowe was a boys' school that had begun admitting girls into its sixth form.

Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest on suspicion of rape and indecent assault. The individual, residing in Bicester, has been released on bail as the thorough inquiries continue. The school's headmaster stated that the institution deplores abuse and acknowledges the damage it causes. Stowe School is cooperating with the investigation and has expressed its commitment to safeguarding, encouraging any victims to come forward. Other private schools have also recently faced allegations of historic abuse.