Natural landmarks · London
Willington School
In or near City of Westminster.
Willington School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wimbledon · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Willington 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
Willington Prep is a co-educational school in Wimbledon for children aged 3 to 11, dedicated to providing an exceptional childhood filled with opportunities and experiences. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment and a broad curriculum supported by various co-curricular activities, aiming to inspire a lifelong journey of learning.
Place summary
Willington School is an independent primary school located in London. The institution is known for its focus on academic excellence and character development.
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Background
History
The school was founded in 1885. It was situated in Putney, London, to cater for the boys of the growing middle class population of the area. The school's main purpose was to prepare pupils for public school entrance exams, with a number gaining scholarships, the first in 1888 to Francis Whipple for attendance at Merchant Taylors' School. Many scholarships for academic, sport, music and art are still awarded to students. After being housed at other villa-type sites in West Putney, the school moved to 5 Colinette Road in 1916, where it remained until 1990. By the early 1900s it had a role of about seventy boys including, from 1910 to 1921, about ten boarders, looked after by a matron. After…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4244, -0.2051
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW19 7QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wimbledon
- Phone
- +44 (0)7565 716498
- Established
- 1957
- Nearest railway station
- Wimbledon — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.willingtonschool.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q8021994 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Willington School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Willington School?
- Willington School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW19 7QQ), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is Willington School?
- Willington School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Willington School?
- The nearest railway station is Wimbledon, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW19 7QQ.
- When was Willington School built?
- Built or established in 1957.
- Is Willington School free to visit?
- Yes, Willington School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Willington School?
- The nearest railway station is Wimbledon, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 7QQ.