Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Uppingham School
Also known as: Ysgol Uppingham
In or near Ayston.
Uppingham School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Abbott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Uppingham 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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Place summary
Uppingham School is an independent school located in the West Midlands. Established in the 16th century, it is known for its strong academic reputation and historic architecture. The school has been a significant educational institution in the region for centuries.
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Background
History
In 1584 Uppingham School was founded with a hospital, or almshouse, by Archdeacon Robert Johnson. The original 1584 schoolroom in Uppingham churchyard is still owned by the school and is a Grade I listed building. The original hospital building is now incorporated in the School Library. The first recorded Uppingham schoolboy was Henry Ferne from York, who was chaplain to Charles I. Another prominent early schoolboy was the Jesuit Anthony Turner, one of the martyrs of the Popish Plot. In the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries Uppingham remained a small school of 30–60 pupils, with two staff. Despite its small size, pupils then regularly gained places and scholarships to Oxford and Cambridge…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5878, -0.7250
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Uppingham
- Postcode
- LE15 9QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Established
- 1584
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 9.4 km
- Official site
- uppingham.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3403302 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Uppingham School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Chapels · East Midlands
Uppingham School Chapel
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📷 3Galleries · East Midlands
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
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📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Uppingham War Memorial
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📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Uppingham School?
- Uppingham School is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 9QB), in the parish of Uppingham.
- What is Uppingham School?
- Uppingham School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Uppingham School?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 9QB.
- When was Uppingham School built?
- Built or established in 1584.
- Is Uppingham School free to visit?
- Yes, Uppingham School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Uppingham School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 9QB. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.