Natural landmarks · London
Risinghill School
Risinghill School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Risinghill 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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Place summary
Risinghill School is located in London. It is notable for its progressive educational approach and was a significant example of alternative schooling in the 1960s and 1970s. The school has been subject to discussions regarding educational reform and pedagogical methods.
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Background
Description
Risinghill School was an early purpose-built comprehensive school under the headmastership of Michael Duane, a charismatic advocate of progressive and non-authoritarian education. Pupils received religious education through Saint Silas Church, which was part of Risinghill. Lessons included technical and craft skills, taught through dual or multi-purpose creative methods. The school's methods prompted criticism in the media and disputes with the London County Council. The school was closed down in 1965, ostensibly because it had become unpopular with parents. The school buildings in Risinghill Street were later used by Starcross School, which eventually amalgamated with Barnsbury School to…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5330, -0.1126
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- N1 9QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Established
- 1960
- Official site
- trippgallery.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7336201 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Risinghill School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Risinghill School?
- Risinghill School is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N1 9QT), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- When was Risinghill School built?
- Built or established in 1960.
- Is Risinghill School free to visit?
- Yes, Risinghill School is free to enter.
- How do I get to Risinghill School?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode N1 9QT. It sits within the Islington South and Finsbury parliamentary constituency.