Box Primary School
Box Primary School, also known as Box Church of England Primary School, is a state-run primary school in Box, Wiltshire, England. The current headteacher is Miss Jo French.
| Box Church of England Primary School | |
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| Address | |
High Street , , SN13 8NF England | |
| Coordinates | 51°24′57″N 2°15′06″W |
| Information | |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1708 |
| Department for Education URN | 126302 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Ms Jo French |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 4 to 11 |
| Enrolment | 177 |
| Website | https://www.box.wilts.sch.uk/ |
History
The original school was set up in 1708 by the vicar, the Rev. George Millard.[1] In 1710 Lady Rachel Speke (1657–1711),[2] eldest daughter of Sir William Wyndham, left £100 for the school and other members of the Speke family also bequested money. This was for "teaching poor children to read and instructing them in the knowledge and practice of the Christian religion, as professed and taught in the Church of England".[3] Box Primary School thus has over 300 years of history, making it the fifth oldest existing school in Wiltshire. Nationally, 280 schools were founded in England prior to 1700.
Building
The school has been in its present Grade II listed Victorian building since 1875.[4] Grade II means "buildings that are of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve them". It was built as an elementary Board church school in 1875 at a cost of £2,700 and it could accommodate 400 pupils.[1] An extension was built on in 2005.
References
- "Box Church of England Primary School". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- "Speke Family". Box People and Places. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- "Our School". Box Church of England Primary School. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- "Box Primary School". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 6 February 2019