Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Houlton School
In or near Clifton upon Dunsmore.
Houlton 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
- Rugby · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Houlton 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
Houlton School is a free school that provides education for primary, secondary, and sixth form students. It emphasizes innovation, aspiration, and excellence in its curriculum, aiming to prepare pupils for life beyond school.
Place summary
Houlton School is located in the West Midlands. It is a modern educational institution designed to accommodate contemporary teaching methods and community needs.
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Background
History
Houlton School in Rugby, Warwickshire, is located on the grounds of the Rugby Radio Station, which was established in 1926. According to developer Morgan Sindall Construction, the station "at the height of its power in the mid-20th century, was the largest in the world. In 1927 the site transmitted the first transatlantic radio signal." The station was phased out between 2003 and 2007, Van Heyningen and Haward Architects created the plan that transformed the former Rugby Radio Station power building and its water tower, and added three new teaching blocks. Morgan Sindall Construction received a £39 million commission to convert the radio station into a secondary school that would "provide…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.3671, -1.1884
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Rugby
- Parish
- Clifton upon Dunsmore
- Postcode
- CV23 1ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rugby
- Phone
- 01788 59 33 00
- Established
- 2021
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 4.4 km
- Official site
- www.houltonschool.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q110291451 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Houlton School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Houlton School?
- Houlton School is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV23 1ED), in the parish of Clifton upon Dunsmore.
- What is Houlton School?
- Houlton School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Houlton School?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV23 1ED.
- When was Houlton School built?
- Built or established in 2021.
- Is Houlton School free to visit?
- Yes, Houlton School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Houlton School?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV23 1ED.