Natural landmarks · West Midlands
River School
In or near Grimley.
River 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
- Worcester Shrub Hill · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
River 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
The River School and Brook Nursery offer a nurturing educational environment for children aged 2 to 16. The school emphasizes Christian principles and aims to develop students' character, skills, and knowledge to prepare them for positive contributions to society.
Place summary
River School is an educational institution located in the West Midlands. It serves the local community and focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum for its students.
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Background
History
The school was founded in the autumn of 1985, by parents who felt that the secular education found in the local schools did not fit with their beliefs. The school had been planned for several years by the parents, many of whom were members of churches in and around Worcester. Oakfield House, where the school is sited, was purchased by the Worcester Christian Education Trust, which oversees the running of the school to this day. Oakfield House was constructed in the early 19th century, as a private house, and has since been used as: military billets, a residential girls' school and an Agricultural Training College under the control of Worcester LEA. In 1987, the Trust purchased another…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2255, -2.2099
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- North Claines
- Postcode
- WR3 7ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Established
- 1985
- Nearest railway station
- Worcester Shrub Hill — 3.4 km
- Official site
- www.riverschool.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15272716 (CC0)
- wikipedia: River School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River School?
- River School is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR3 7ST), in the parish of North Claines.
- What is River School?
- River School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River School?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR3 7ST.
- When was River School built?
- Built or established in 1985.
- Is River School free to visit?
- Yes, River School is free to enter.
- How do I get to River School?
- The nearest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR3 7ST.