Natural landmarks · South East England
New College School
In or near Oxford.
New College School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
New College 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
New College School is a prestigious pre-prep and prep school located in Oxford, founded in 1379. It is known for its academic excellence and offers students access to exceptional educational and cultural resources, alongside a focus on character development and citizenship.
Place summary
New College School is located in the West Midlands. It is a notable educational institution associated with New College, Oxford, reflecting a long-standing tradition of academic excellence.
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Background
History
New College School traces its origins to November 1379 when it was founded by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, as part of the foundation of the College of St Mary of Winchester in Oxford, more commonly known as New College. Wykeham himself paid for the choirboys, chaplains and clerks to sing for services at chapel. Records from the 1620s state that choirboys were accommodated on the College site itself, using an attic as the schoolroom. Despite a brief disruption due to the English Civil War the "school" continued to thrive. By the late 17th century, the vestry and song-room were refitted to accommodate new boys, marking the moment when the school started educating both choristers…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7682, -1.2564
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX2 6SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Established
- 1379
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.newcollegeschool.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q15261974 (CC0)
- wikipedia: New College School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New College School?
- New College School is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX2 6SD), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is New College School?
- New College School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New College School?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX2 6SD.
- When was New College School built?
- Built or established in 1379.
- Is New College School free to visit?
- Yes, New College School is free to enter.
- How do I get to New College School?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX2 6SD.