Natural landmarks · East of England
Amberfield School
In or near Hemley.
Amberfield School — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Amberfield School is a school heritage located in england-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Orwell Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Stour and Orwell Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Amberfield School is located in the East of England. It serves as an educational institution within the region. Further details about its historical significance or architectural style are not provided.
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Background
History
The school was founded by sisters Gertrude, Eleanor and Margaret Roberts in 1927 from their home in Ipswich. In 1951, the school moved from Crofton Road to the former site of the House of Industry Workhouse at Nacton where it remained until the school's closure in 2011. An educational trust was formed in 1962, with Margaret Roberts and Jean Horsburgh as joint headmistresses. Margaret Roberts retired in 1966 and Jean Horsburgh retired in 1972. Pearl Webb took over as headmistress from Jean Horsburgh, until she left in 1992. Louise Amphlett Lewis headed the school until 2005. Helen Kay, a mathematics teacher, took over but left unexpectedly mid-year in 2008. Linda Ingram was then headmistress…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0198, 1.2405
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Nacton
- Postcode
- IP10 0GQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Established
- 1927
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road — 5.2 km
- Official site
- www.amberfieldschool.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15179682 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Amberfield School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Amberfield School?
- Amberfield School is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP10 0GQ), in the parish of Nacton.
- What is Amberfield School?
- Amberfield School — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Amberfield School?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP10 0GQ.
- When was Amberfield School built?
- Built or established in 1927.
- Is Amberfield School a protected site?
- Yes — Amberfield School is part of the Orwell Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Amberfield School free to visit?
- Yes, Amberfield School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Amberfield School?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP10 0GQ.