Natural landmarks · London
Canbury School
In or near Thames Ditton.
Canbury School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Norbiton · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Canbury School is a school heritage located in england-london, 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
Canbury School is an independent co-educational school for students aged 11 to 18, focusing on providing a nurturing and inclusive educational environment. It caters to students with various learning needs, offering a broad curriculum while ensuring personalized attention through small class sizes.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Richmond Park SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: RICHMOND PARK
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canbury School is located in London. It is an independent educational institution that caters to a range of students. The school is known for its focus on holistic education and personalised learning approaches.
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Background
History
Canbury School was founded by John Wyatt in 1982. He had previously taught in several large schools with high academic standards and had come to believe that such standards could be applied to children with a broader range of ability. A smaller school would allow children to be more involved in their progress and in the community and to be more motivated and happier. In 1997, Wyatt retired and the school became an educational charity administered by a Board of Governors, thus assuming its long-term stability. Cedric Harben was appointed Headmaster. Further developments took place and, following a rigorous inspection, the school gained full accreditation from the Independent Schools Council…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4239, -0.2758
- District
- Kingston upon Thames
- Parish
- Kingston upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- KT2 7LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1982
- Nearest railway station
- Norbiton — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.canburyschool.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5031296 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Canbury School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canbury School?
- Canbury School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode KT2 7LN), in the parish of Kingston upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is Canbury School?
- Canbury School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canbury School?
- The nearest railway station is Norbiton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KT2 7LN.
- When was Canbury School built?
- Built or established in 1982.
- Is Canbury School a protected site?
- Yes — Canbury School is part of the Richmond Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the RICHMOND PARK National Nature Reserve.
- Is Canbury School free to visit?
- Yes, Canbury School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canbury School?
- The nearest railway station is Norbiton, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KT2 7LN.