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Wykeham House School

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Wykeham House School — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

East St, Fareham - geograph.org.uk - 2133476

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Wykeham House School is a school heritage located in england-south-east, 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

Wykeham House School is located in South-East England. This educational institution is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education.

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Background

History

Wykeham House School was founded as a single sex girls' school by a Mrs Baylis in 1913. It was located at Orme Lodge on West Street, Fareham. The school moved to 69 High Street, Fareham in 1928. As the school grew it expanded and purchased neighbouring properties. It moved to a new location, a large Georgian house, at East Street Fareham in 1986. A new school hall was constructed by funds raised solely by pupils and staff and opened in 2000. In 2013 the school was supplemented by a separate boys' junior school and further, in 2014, by a boys' senior school. The boys' school was officially opened by Mark Hoban, MP on 21 January 2015. To accommodate the growing number of new boys the school…

Description

Wykeham House School was a not-for-profit charitable trust with a board of trustees as governors. The school operated as separate girls' and boys' schools under the executive headship of headteacher Mrs Jan Caddy. The boys' school operates under the headship of dedicated boys' headmaster Mr Gareth Case. The school had small class sizes providing staff-pupil ratios that enhance pupil progress. Admission to the junior school was following a taster-day visit and entry to the senior school was by entrance examination.

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Coordinates
50.8526, -1.1726
County
Hampshire
District
Fareham
Parish
Fareham, unparished area
Postcode
PO16 0FA
Parliamentary constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville
Established
1913

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wykeham House School?
Wykeham House School is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO16 0FA), in the parish of Fareham, unparished area.
When was Wykeham House School built?
Built or established in 1913.
How do I get to Wykeham House School?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PO16 0FA. It sits within the Fareham and Waterlooville parliamentary constituency.