David James Clarke, of Main Road in Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, carried out the abuse at Newlands Preparatory School, where he was employed from 1978 until 1989.
The court heard Clarke, 82, was primarily a teacher of Religious Education and that much of the abuse took place in the school’s dark room, where he “isolated the boys”.
The abuse, which was carried out against boys and teenagers, ranged from touching to buggery.
Three of Clarke’s victims read out their victim impact statements in court, detailing how the abuse had caused “irreversible damage” to their lives.
He has arrested and charged with 39 counts of indecent assault, five counts of indecent assault of a child and one count each of buggery of a boy under 16 and making an indecent photograph of a child.
In April this year, Clarke was found guilty of 45 counts of sexual abuse following a month-long trial.
Sussex Police investigator Nicky Beard said: “David Clarke has now faced justice for his crimes, but the impact of his offending will last a lifetime.
“I would once again like to thank all 14 of these incredibly brave and resilient men for reporting to us, supporting this process and helping hold their accuser to account.
“We are committed to seeking justice for victims no matter how long ago offending may have taken place.
“If you are a victim of any sexual offending, please do not suffer in silence – report it to us and we will support you and do everything we can to get you justice.”
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