Natural landmarks · London
Risinghill School
In or near City of London.
Risinghill School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Angel · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Risinghill 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
Risinghill School is located in London. It is notable for its progressive educational approach and was a significant example of alternative schooling in the 1960s and 1970s. The school has been subject to discussions regarding educational reform and pedagogical methods.
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Background
Description
Risinghill School was an early purpose-built comprehensive school under the headmastership of Michael Duane, a charismatic advocate of progressive and non-authoritarian education. Pupils received religious education through Saint Silas Church, which was part of Risinghill. Lessons included technical and craft skills, taught through dual or multi-purpose creative methods. The school's methods prompted criticism in the media and disputes with the London County Council. The school was closed down in 1965, ostensibly because it had become unpopular with parents. The school buildings in Risinghill Street were later used by Starcross School, which eventually amalgamated with Barnsbury School to…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5330, -0.1126
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N1 9QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Established
- 1960
- Nearest railway station
- Angel — 0.5 km
- Official site
- trippgallery.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7336201 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Risinghill School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Risinghill School?
- Risinghill School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N1 9QT), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is Risinghill School?
- Risinghill School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Risinghill School?
- The nearest railway station is Angel, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode N1 9QT.
- When was Risinghill School built?
- Built or established in 1960.
- Is Risinghill School free to visit?
- Yes, Risinghill School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Risinghill School?
- The nearest railway station is Angel, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N1 9QT.