Natural landmarks · London
Dulwich Preparatory School
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Dulwich Preparatory 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
- Sydenham Hill · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dulwich Preparatory 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
Dulwich Preparatory School is an independent day and boarding school located in the Weald of Kent, catering to children aged 2 to 16. The school emphasizes individual care and a forward-thinking approach to education, offering a variety of co-curricular activities and a supportive environment for students.
Place summary
Dulwich Preparatory School is located in London. It is an independent co-educational day school known for its academic excellence. The school serves children from ages 3 to 13 and has a strong emphasis on holistic education.
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Background
History
In the autumn of 1938, John Leakey, the Headmaster of what was then called Dulwich College Preparatory School in Dulwich, London, organised an emergency evacuation camp to be constructed in the orchard on his father-in-law’s land at Coursehorn, near Cranbrook, Kent. Originally there were 6 wooden huts, some bell tents, a marquee and some camp kitchen equipment. After much preparation, on 1 September 1939, the train taking the 135 boys aged 5–13 set off from West Dulwich Station, arriving at Cranbrook Station after 9pm in the pouring rain and were transported by car, sheep lorry and on foot to the camp three miles away at Coursehorn. The smallest boys (five and six year olds) were educated…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4342, -0.0852
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE21 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dulwich and West Norwood
- Established
- 1938
- Nearest railway station
- Sydenham Hill — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.dulwichcranbrook.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5313555 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dulwich Cranbrook (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dulwich Preparatory School?
- Dulwich Preparatory School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE21 7AA), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Dulwich Preparatory School?
- Dulwich Preparatory School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dulwich Preparatory School?
- The nearest railway station is Sydenham Hill, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE21 7AA.
- When was Dulwich Preparatory School built?
- Built or established in 1938.
- Is Dulwich Preparatory School free to visit?
- Yes, Dulwich Preparatory School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dulwich Preparatory School?
- The nearest railway station is Sydenham Hill, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE21 7AA.