Natural landmarks · South East England
Queensmead School Windsor
In or near Datchet.
Queensmead School Windsor — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windsor and Eton Central · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Queensmead School Windsor is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Berkshire Yeomanry Museum showcases a diverse collection of artefacts related to the history of the Berkshire Yeomanry, dating back to 1794. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring weapons, uniforms, and equipment from various historical periods, including both World Wars and recent military operations.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Queensmead School is located in Windsor, South-East England. It serves as an educational institution, providing a range of academic programmes. The school's facilities are designed to support a comprehensive education for its students.
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Background
History
The Brigidine Sisters established a convent and school at Windsor in 1948, the second such founded by the order in England and Wales. Queensmead, the Victorian bricked mansion the Sisters moved into, remained one of the school's main buildings. The school became run by lay staff but retained its Catholic ethos and religious character. During the early 2000s, the school experienced financial difficulties; pupil and staff numbers declined and the school was threatened with closure. In 2011 parents and governors discussed a possibility of the school entering the state sector but an agreement could not be reached. In 2012, further funding was secured and the school remained open and…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4714, -0.6078
- District
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Parish
- Windsor and Maidenhead, unparished area
- Postcode
- SL4 2AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Windsor
- Established
- 1948
- Nearest railway station
- Windsor and Eton Central — 1.3 km
- Official site
- berkshireyeomanrymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15204833 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Queensmead School Windsor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queensmead School Windsor?
- Queensmead School Windsor is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL4 2AX), in the parish of Windsor and Maidenhead, unparished area.
- What is Queensmead School Windsor?
- Queensmead School Windsor — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Queensmead School Windsor?
- The nearest railway station is Windsor and Eton Central, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SL4 2AX.
- When was Queensmead School Windsor built?
- Built or established in 1948.
- Is Queensmead School Windsor a protected site?
- Yes — Queensmead School Windsor is part of the Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Queensmead School Windsor free to visit?
- Yes, Queensmead School Windsor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Queensmead School Windsor?
- The nearest railway station is Windsor and Eton Central, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SL4 2AX.