Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Bromsgrove School
In or near Upton Warren.
Bromsgrove School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bromsgrove · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bromsgrove School is a school heritage located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Bromsgrove School is a historic co-educational institution located in the UK, catering to students aged 2 to 18. The school offers a broad education with a focus on academic excellence, sports, and the arts, set within a secure 100-acre campus.
Place summary
Bromsgrove School is an independent school located in the West Midlands. It has a long history and is known for its academic excellence and extensive extracurricular programmes. The school comprises various facilities, including historic buildings and modern amenities.
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Background
History
The school was first recorded in 1476 as a chantry school and was re-established as a grammar school between 1548 and 1553. The 1693 financial endowment of Sir Thomas Cookes, 2nd Baronet (1648–1701) of Norgrove Court in Worcestershire, produced the first buildings on the present site and the historic link with Worcester College, Oxford, which he founded. The arms of Cookes (Argent, two chevronels between six martlets 3, 2 and 1 gules) were adopted by both Worcester College and Bromsgrove School. John Day Collis became head-master in December 1842. The tercentenary of the grammar school was celebrated on 31 March 1853. In 1856, Collis had the chapel and new school rooms built, and existing…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3286, -2.0633
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Bromsgrove
- Parish
- Bromsgrove, unparished area
- Postcode
- B61 7DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bromsgrove
- Established
- 1553
- Nearest railway station
- Bromsgrove — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.bromsgrove-school.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4096908 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bromsgrove School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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St John's CE Middle Academy, Bromsgrove
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Golden Lion Public House
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Church of St John the Baptist, Bromsgrove
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Gravestones of Thomas Scaife and Joseph Rutherford (d 1840)
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Sanders Park
Country parks · 0.7 km
Bromsgrove District
Museums · 0.8 km
Royal Hunters Walks
Public art & sculpture · 0.8 km
A. E. Housman
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Bromsgrove Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.9 km
Norton Collection Museum
Museums · 1.1 km
Aston Fields War Memorial including railings
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bromsgrove School?
- Bromsgrove School is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B61 7DU), in the parish of Bromsgrove, unparished area.
- What is Bromsgrove School?
- Bromsgrove School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bromsgrove School?
- The nearest railway station is Bromsgrove, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode B61 7DU.
- When was Bromsgrove School built?
- Built or established in 1553.
- Is Bromsgrove School free to visit?
- Yes, Bromsgrove School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bromsgrove School?
- The nearest railway station is Bromsgrove, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B61 7DU.