A boarding school headmaster who sipped sherry as he watched naked boys in the showers has been jailed for 11 years.

Former headteacher Frank Skipwith, 81, of Eynsham, Oxfordshire, watched the sons of diplomats and army officers in the showers at Fernden Preparatory School in West Sussex, as he drank alcohol. 

He indecently assaulted boys as young as six who were left in his care by their high-flying parents.

Following a second trial at Lewes Crown Court in Hove, Skipwith was told he will spend at least half of an 11 year sentence in prison. 

The court heard Skipwith abused 11 boys at two different private boarding schools over a 12 year period.

He maintained his innocence during both trials, forcing his victims to give evidence in front of a jury.

Skipwith has been in custody since March 2020 and will be 85-years-old before he is eligible for release.

If your were subject to abuse at the hands of Frank Skipwith – please contact Charles Derham on 02393552153 or by email on charles@remedylaw.co.uk