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The head of Epsom College has been found dead at the school alongside her seven-year-old daughter and her husband. 

Emma Pattinson, 45, and her husband George, 39, were found dead alongside her seven-year-old daughter, Lettie.  

Ms Pattinson had been headteacher at the school for just five months after taking up the new role after six years as headteacher at Croydon High School.

The private college won an award as ‘Independent School of the Year’ in October 2022, which Ms Pattinson described as ‘an incredible honour’. 

Police were called to the £42,000-a-year Surrey school at 1am on Sunday. 

Surrey Police have said that they are confident that this is an isolated incident and there is no third-party involvement. 

Emma Pattinson, 45, was one of three people found dead in the school early on Sunday morning. She had taken over as headteacher of the college in September

Emma Pattinson, 45, was one of three people found dead in the school early on Sunday morning. She had taken over as headteacher of the college in September

Ms Pattinson had been headteacher of the £42,000-a-year school since the beginning of the current school year in September

Ms Pattinson had been headteacher of the £42,000-a-year school since the beginning of the current school year in September 

In a statement last night a spokesman for Surrey Police explained how the shocking discovery was made.

‘In the early hours of this (Sun) morning, Surrey Police was contacted by the South East Coast Ambulance Service to attend a property in the grounds of Epsom College.

‘Officers attended at around 01:10am where they, sadly, found the bodies of three people, including a child.

‘We can confirm that the bodies found were Emma Pattison aged 45 years. Head of Epsom College, her daughter Lettie, aged seven years and her husband George aged 39 years.

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‘The family’s next of kins have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

‘An investigation is being carried out to establish the circumstances of their deaths. At this stage, police are confident that this is an isolated incident with no third-party involvement.’

Detective Chief Inspector Kimball Edey said, ‘On behalf of Surrey Police, my team, and I, I first want to express my sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Emma, Lettie and George, as well as to the students and staff of Epsom College, for their tragic loss.

‘I want to give my assurance that we will conduct a thorough investigation into what took place last night and hope to be able to bring some peace in these traumatic circumstances. I would ask that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.’

Inspector Jon Vale, Epsom and Ewell’s Borough Commander, said: ‘We’re aware that this tragic incident will have caused concern and upset in the local community.

‘While this is believed to be an isolated incident, in the coming days, our local officers will remain in the area to offer reassurance to students, parents, teachers, and the local community. I would like to thank the school and the community for their understanding and patience while the investigation continues.’

The three deaths have been reported to the Coroner.

Dr Alastair Wells, Chair of the Board of Governors at Epsom College, said, ‘On behalf of everyone at Epsom College, I want to convey our utter shock and disbelief at this tragic news. 

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‘Our immediate thoughts and condolences are with Emma’s family, friends and loved ones, and to the many pupils and colleagues whose lives she enriched throughout her distinguished career.

‘Emma was a wonderful teacher, but most of all she was a delightful person. In time we will commemorate Emma and her family, in the appropriate way, and in line with the wishes of her family. 

‘But for now, we ask that we are all given the time, space and respect we need to come to terms with this tragic loss.’

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