Natural landmarks · South Wales
Rougemont School
In or near Newport.
Rougemont School — a school heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rougemont School is a school heritage located in wales-south, 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
Rougemont School is an independent educational institution located on a 90-acre campus in Newport, Wales, catering to students from Nursery through to Sixth Form. The school emphasizes academic excellence and offers a wide range of co-curricular activities to enrich the educational experience of its pupils.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rougemont School is an educational institution located in South Wales. It is known for its independent co-educational approach and has a focus on providing a well-rounded education. The school serves students from nursery age through to sixth form.
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Background
History
The school was founded in 1926 as a private prep school for junior children and began life in a building called Rougemont House on Clevedon Road, Newport. Under the ownership of the Evans family, in 1931 it expanded into an adjacent house. By 1946, the school was housed in Nant Coch House, Risca Road, Newport, and the number of pupils had increased to about 200. When the Evanses retired in 1974, a number of families raised a loan to buy the school, electing a board of nine governors. The Stow Hill buildings, formerly housing the Convent of St Joseph were purchased, and classes were extended first to Common Entrance level, then to O-levels, and finally in 1983 the first A-levels were taken,…
Visiting
The school day starts at 8.50 am and formally finishes at 4 pm, but there are extra-curricular activities available if wanted until 6 pm. With 55 acres of grounds, much learning is taken outdoors, in the outdoor classrooms and the sports facilities.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6216, -3.0125
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Malpas
- Postcode
- NP20 6QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Established
- 1926
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 3.7 km
- Official site
- www.rougemontschool.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7370787 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rougemont School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rougemont School?
- Rougemont School is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP20 6QY), in the parish of Malpas.
- What is Rougemont School?
- Rougemont School — a school heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rougemont School?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP20 6QY.
- When was Rougemont School built?
- Built or established in 1926.
- Is Rougemont School a protected site?
- Yes — Rougemont School is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rougemont School free to visit?
- Yes, Rougemont School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rougemont School?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP20 6QY.