Stamford School

Stamford School is an English public school in the market town of Stamford, Lincolnshire. It was founded in 1532 by a local man, William Radcliffe, with the encouragement of Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII.

Related Topics:
Public school - Stamford - Lincolnshire - 1532 - King Henry VII

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

By 1566 teaching at the school took place in the remaining portion of St Paul's Church, which was originally built no later than 1152. This building was extended in the 20th century and, in 1930, began to be used as the school chapel.

Related Topics:
1566 - 1152 - 1930

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Stamford School has a sister school, Stamford High School, which was founded in 1877. In recent years, the two have been united under the leadership of a single principal as the Stamford Endowed Schools. This organisation now comprises Stamford Junior School, a co-educational establishment for pupils aged between 2 and 11 years, Stamford School for boys aged 11-18, and Stamford High School catering for girls of the same age group. Sixth Form teaching is carried out jointly between Stamford School and Stamford High School.

Related Topics:
Stamford High School - 1877

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~