Natural landmarks · London
Hillcroft School
In or near City of Westminster.
Hillcroft School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tooting Bec · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hillcroft 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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Place summary
Hillcroft School is located in London. It is a notable educational institution, recognised for its unique role in providing adult education and training. The school is particularly known for its focus on empowering women through education.
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Background
History
Following its establishment, Hillcroft School enjoyed a substantial amount of academic success and supported a large sixth form, especially during the years of 1966 through 1970. A considerable number of boys achieved good O- and A-Level results, with many going on success at University, the Civil Service, and the professions. The school had a substantial prefect system which was considered helpful in advancing pupils' maturity. The school was organised into four houses, each of about 250 boys: Churchill, Faraday, Shaftesbury, and Wellington. The school enjoyed a certain distinction at sports, with activities including five-a-side football, lacrosse, hockey, and swimming. The school…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4380, -0.1680
- District
- Wandsworth
- Parish
- Wandsworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW17 7BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tooting
- Established
- 1960
- Nearest railway station
- Tooting Bec — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5762905 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hillcroft School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillcroft School?
- Hillcroft School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW17 7BN), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
- What is Hillcroft School?
- Hillcroft School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hillcroft School?
- The nearest railway station is Tooting Bec, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW17 7BN.
- When was Hillcroft School built?
- Built or established in 1960.
- Is Hillcroft School free to visit?
- Yes, Hillcroft School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hillcroft School?
- The nearest railway station is Tooting Bec, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW17 7BN.