School House at Haggerston Girls' School

The School House at Haggerston Girls' School is a caretaker's house designed by Erno Goldfinger for the London County Council, built between 1964 and 1965. It features dark grey brick, concrete floor slabs, and an exposed concrete roof slab that has been bush hammered and treated as a cornice. The building has metal windows, with the living room window recently renewed. Its square, cubic plan reflects the constructivist style of the main elevations. The entrance is located on the side facing the school and includes a renewed door with a white surround, a panel incorporating a letter box, and a toplight above, along with a hall window in a separate brick surround. The living room window is timber within the original opening, while the other windows are metal with coloured soffits. A set-back clerestorey on the main facade creates the illusion that the cornice is floating, a characteristic feature of Goldfinger's design seen in his larger apartment blocks. Haggerston School is Goldfinger's only secondary school and represents a significant example of his mature style from a peak period in his career. The caretaker's house is an essential part of the overall design.