 A 1993 report by Dorset Social Services was released by Dorset County Council in April 2018 following a Freedom of Information request by "Somerset Live".The report confirmed that the Department for Education and police department had records regarding complaints about Lindsay's behaviour towards boarders in 1974, 1982, 1985 and 1986.The report raised questions regarding his suitability as headmaster, yet despite this Lindsay remained in post for another five years.