Lawrence House School for Young Gentlemen was founded in 1895, the original school building was on Clifton Drive North. Between 1898 and 1904 it was housed at 29/31, Clifton Drive South. 

The school at Links Gate opened in 1905. Principal was Mr.C.D.G.Hoare, M.A.,Cantab. He was previously a master at SANDY KNOLL SCHOOL. In 1934, R.W.O. Daltry, M.A., Cantab., headmaster.

 Lawrence House School closed in 1993. Paddy Molloy was the last headmaster. The school was demolished and "luxury apartments" stand in its place though the old playing field was not built upon.