Historic churches · South West England
St. Edward's School, Cheltenham
In or near Cowley.
St. Edward's School, Cheltenham — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Terry Jacombs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 3.0 km
- Free entry
About
St. Edward's School, Cheltenham 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
Ashley Manor Preparatory School is an independent school located in Cheltenham, catering to children aged 9 months to 11 years. The school emphasizes a balanced academic curriculum alongside creative and outdoor learning, fostering a supportive environment for students.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St. Edward's School is located in Cheltenham, within the West Midlands. This independent school is known for its historic architecture and commitment to academic excellence.
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Background
History
The school site, Charlton Park, was a hunting lodge that belonged to Edward the Confessor (1003–1066), the only English monarch to have been canonised. The manor of Cheltenham which included Charlton was royal property – hence the local area's name, Charlton Kings – and is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Later the property was owned by a succession of families, and the original medieval manor house, known as Forden House, was rebuilt several times. It now is substantially as it was in the 18th century, though incorporating 16th-century beams and brickwork. In 1935 the property was acquired by a religious order, the Sisters of La Sainte Union, originally from France, who established…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.8858, -2.0606
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cheltenham
- Parish
- Charlton Kings
- Postcode
- GL53 8EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheltenham
- Phone
- + 44 (0)1242 388550
- Established
- 1987
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 3 km
- Official site
- www.ashleymanorprep.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7587808 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Edward's School, Cheltenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. Edward's School, Cheltenham?
- St. Edward's School, Cheltenham is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL53 8EY), in the parish of Charlton Kings.
- What is St. Edward's School, Cheltenham?
- St. Edward's School, Cheltenham — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St. Edward's School, Cheltenham?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL53 8EY.
- When was St. Edward's School, Cheltenham built?
- Built or established in 1987.
- Is St. Edward's School, Cheltenham a protected site?
- Yes — St. Edward's School, Cheltenham is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St. Edward's School, Cheltenham free to visit?
- Yes, St. Edward's School, Cheltenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. Edward's School, Cheltenham?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL53 8EY.