Natural landmarks · South West England
Leweston School
Leweston School — a school heritage in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Leweston School is a school heritage located in england-south-west, 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
Leweston School is an educational institution located in South-West England. It is notable for its independent status and its commitment to providing a holistic education. The school is set within a large estate, contributing to its distinctive campus environment.
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Background
History
Leweston School was founded in Sherborne as St Antony's school in 1891 by the Sisters of Christian Instruction, Sacred Heart nuns from Belgium with Jesuit principles. They operated a school for girl boarders. The senior school moved to the Leweston Manor estate in 1948 and became known as St Antony's-Leweston School; in 1993 the preparatory school followed. The manor building was Grade II listed in 1951 as "Saint Antony's Convent (formerly listed as Leweston Manor)". At the time, a convent was still there, but the primary use of the building was as the school. The listing states that the interior was "largely remodelled c.1930" and that the additions completed in the mid 20th century were…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9100, -2.5202
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Leweston
- Postcode
- DT9 6EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Established
- 1891
- Official site
- www.leweston.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6536148 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Leweston School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leweston School?
- Leweston School is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 6EW), in the parish of Leweston.
- When was Leweston School built?
- Built or established in 1891.
- Is Leweston School free to visit?
- Yes, Leweston School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leweston School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 6EW. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.