Natural landmarks · South West England
Leweston School
In or near Beer Hackett.
Leweston School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Leweston School is a school heritage located in england-south-west, 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
Leweston School is an independent educational institution that focuses on developing students' individual strengths and capacities. It offers a nurturing environment for children from nursery through to sixth form, emphasizing personal growth and community support.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leweston School is an educational institution located in South-West England. It is notable for its independent status and its commitment to providing a holistic education. The school is set within a large estate, contributing to its distinctive campus environment.
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Background
History
Leweston School was founded in Sherborne as St Antony's school in 1891 by the Sisters of Christian Instruction, Sacred Heart nuns from Belgium with Jesuit principles. They operated a school for girl boarders. The senior school moved to the Leweston Manor estate in 1948 and became known as St Antony's-Leweston School; in 1993 the preparatory school followed. The manor building was Grade II listed in 1951 as "Saint Antony's Convent (formerly listed as Leweston Manor)". At the time, a convent was still there, but the primary use of the building was as the school. The listing states that the interior was "largely remodelled c.1930" and that the additions completed in the mid 20th century were…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9100, -2.5202
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Leweston
- Postcode
- DT9 6EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Established
- 1891
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.leweston.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6536148 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Leweston School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Hixton Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near Leweston School
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leweston School?
- Leweston School is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 6EW), in the parish of Leweston.
- What is Leweston School?
- Leweston School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leweston School?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 6EW.
- When was Leweston School built?
- Built or established in 1891.
- Is Leweston School a protected site?
- Yes — Leweston School is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Leweston School free to visit?
- Yes, Leweston School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leweston School?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 6EW.