Natural landmarks · London
Colfe's School
In or near Shortlands.
Colfe's 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
- Lee · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Colfe's 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
Colfe's School is a co-educational institution in south-east London, founded in 1652. It provides education for children from early years through to sixth form, focusing on academic excellence and personal development. The school engages in various educational and cultural exchanges, enhancing the learning experience for its students.
Place summary
Colfe's School is an independent school located in London. It has a long history of providing education, although specific founding details are not provided. The institution is known for its academic achievements and facilities.
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Background
History
Colfe's is one of the oldest schools in London. The parish priest of Lewisham taught the local children from the time of Richard Walker's chantry, founded in 1494, until the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII. Rev. John Glyn re-established the school in 1568 and it was granted a charter by Elizabeth I in 1574. Abraham Colfe became a governor in 1613 and the school was re-founded bearing his name in 1652. Colfe declared that the aim of the school was to provide an education for the boys from "the Hundred of Blackheath". He invited the Leathersellers' Company, one of London's livery companies, to be the trustee of his will. Links between the school and the Leathersellers remain…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4500, 0.0210
- District
- Greenwich
- Parish
- Greenwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE12 8AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Eltham and Chislehurst
- Established
- 1568
- Nearest railway station
- Lee — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.colfes.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5144760 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Colfe's School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colfe's School?
- Colfe's School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE12 8AW), in the parish of Greenwich, unparished area.
- What is Colfe's School?
- Colfe's School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colfe's School?
- The nearest railway station is Lee, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE12 8AW.
- When was Colfe's School built?
- Built or established in 1568.
- Is Colfe's School free to visit?
- Yes, Colfe's School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Colfe's School?
- The nearest railway station is Lee, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE12 8AW.