Historic houses · South East England
Bloxham School
In or near Milton.
Bloxham School — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Bloxham School is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Banbury, approximately 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX15 4PE. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Bloxham School is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Bloxham School is a co-educational boarding and day school for students aged 11 to 18. It focuses on holistic education, aiming to nurture each child's body, mind, and spirit while providing a balanced curriculum and individual attention.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bloxham School, also called All Saints' School, is a private co-educational day and boarding school of the British public school tradition, located in the village of Bloxham, three miles (5 km) from the town of Banbury in Oxfordshire, England. The present school was founded in 1860 by Philip Reginald Egerton and has since become a member of the Woodard Corporation. The current headmaster is Paul Sanderson, who took over from Mark Allbrook in 2013. The school has approximately 560 pupils with a maximum current capacity of 600. The school is affiliated with Woodard Schools, as only the governors/governing body is fully responsible for the school's performance, but hold responsibility to the Woodard Board. On Woodard Schools website it is listed under "Woodard Incorporated Schools (independent)". Founded as a school of the Oxford Movement, Bloxham is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
Bloxham School has grounds which cover approximately 60 acre in the village of Bloxham. The Neo-Gothic complex of buildings designed by George Edmund Street, called Main School, dominates the school and the north end of the village. The sixth form is located in a modernised building called The White Lion, a former public house on the edge of the school campus. Bloxham has a Church of England chapel which can accommodate approximately two hundred people. It was built at first-floor level with classrooms beneath, giving it an elevated position. At its west end is a balcony and organ loft, with an octagonal turret containing the bell tower rising above Main School. At the east end of the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.0225, -1.3733
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Bloxham
- Postcode
- OX15 4PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
- Established
- 1853
- Nearest railway station
- Banbury — 5.3 km
- Official site
- www.bloxhamschool.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q4928636 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bloxham School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bloxham School?
- Bloxham School is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX15 4PE), in the parish of Bloxham.
- What is Bloxham School?
- Bloxham School — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bloxham School?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX15 4PE.
- When was Bloxham School built?
- Built or established in 1853.
- Is Bloxham School a listed building?
- Bloxham School is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Bloxham School a protected site?
- Yes — Bloxham School is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bloxham School?
- The nearest railway station is Banbury, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX15 4PE.