Natural landmarks · London
The Urswick School
In or near City of London.
The Urswick School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Central · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Urswick 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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Official information
Hackney Museum is currently closed for refurbishment and is set to reopen in 2027. The museum is undergoing a redevelopment of its permanent galleries and community spaces to enhance visitor experience and relevance.
Place summary
The Urswick School is located in London. It is a secondary school known for its educational offerings. Further details about its history or architectural significance are not provided.
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Background
History
Established in 1520 as Hackney Free School, in 1722, it joined with a parochial charity school to form Hackney Free and Parochial School. The school moved to its present location after 1856., and was significantly rebuilt and expanded as part of the Building Schools for the Future program, being renamed in 2011 as The Urswick School. In 2021, The Guardian reported that the Urswick School is "the most disadvantaged secondary school in London and the fifth most disadvantaged in England". The school provides free school meals to all pupils. In 2020, the governing body of the school settled out of court for repeatedly excluding a student because of her Afro hairstyle. They paid damages of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5444, -0.0541
- District
- Hackney
- Parish
- Hackney, unparished area
- Postcode
- E9 6FQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hackney South and Shoreditch
- Established
- 1520
- Nearest railway station
- Hackney Central — 0.4 km
- Official site
- hackney-museum.hackney.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7771830 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Urswick School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Urswick School?
- The Urswick School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E9 6FQ), in the parish of Hackney, unparished area.
- What is The Urswick School?
- The Urswick School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Urswick School?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E9 6FQ.
- When was The Urswick School built?
- Built or established in 1520.
- Is The Urswick School free to visit?
- Yes, The Urswick School is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Urswick School?
- The nearest railway station is Hackney Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E9 6FQ.