Natural landmarks · South West England
Bentley's School, Calne
In or near East Tytherton.
Bentley's School, Calne — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bentley's School, Calne is a school heritage located in england-south-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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bentley's School is located in Calne, South-East England. It is a notable educational institution in the area, recognised for its contributions to local education. Further details regarding its historical significance or architectural style are not provided.
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Background
History
In 1665 a house and garden on the Green at Calne were bought and remained the school's home until 1833. In 1836, the income was too small to hire a competent classical schoolmaster, and the trustees began to charge school fees. H.M. Inspector of Schools found in 1846 and 1847 that the teaching was good. In the 1890s, the Charity Commissioners reorganized Bentley's School by lowering the fees and bringing in commercial and science subjects, including chemistry, a modern language, and agriculture, and making it a school for boys from eight to sixteen. In 1901, it was combined with a technical institute and became the Calne County School. Girls were admitted but at first were taught in another…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4285, -2.0027
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Calne
- Postcode
- SN11 8YH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Nearest railway station
- Chippenham — 8.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q116986810 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bentley's School, Calne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bentley's School, Calne?
- Bentley's School, Calne is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN11 8YH), in the parish of Calne.
- What is Bentley's School, Calne?
- Bentley's School, Calne — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bentley's School, Calne?
- The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN11 8YH.
- Is Bentley's School, Calne a protected site?
- Yes — Bentley's School, Calne is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bentley's School, Calne free to visit?
- Yes, Bentley's School, Calne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bentley's School, Calne?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN11 8YH. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.