History of Gillingstool Primary school
The school accommodation consists of attractive Victorian buildings, an impressive new building completed in 1989 which is surrounded by a landscaped garden, two classrooms and small group rooms which were added in 2001 and a hall/dining room and kitchen block built in the 1960's.
The original village school was built by Harold Cossham in 1862. Some years later, because of overcrowding, the infants were moved from what was then known as 'The British School' to the Friends' Meeting House and remained there until the new Infant School was completed. This building was adjacent to the original British School. Both these well preserved Victorian buildings are in use today. One houses the Foundation stage. The other consists of a beautifully constructed Hall, staffroom and various resource rooms for activities such as music, language, cooking and as an Infant reference library.
The Junior block consists of four classrooms, offices, medical room and resource and library area for older children. A large field provides excellent facilities for sport, conservation and play.
The past and present are linked by the original Victorian School bell which has been re-sited over the new building. The bell now forms the school logo and can be seen on our school sweatshirts.
The original village school was built by Harold Cossham in 1862. Some years later, because of overcrowding, the infants were moved from what was then known as 'The British School' to the Friends' Meeting House and remained there until the new Infant School was completed. This building was adjacent to the original British School. Both these well preserved Victorian buildings are in use today. One houses the Foundation stage. The other consists of a beautifully constructed Hall, staffroom and various resource rooms for activities such as music, language, cooking and as an Infant reference library.
The Junior block consists of four classrooms, offices, medical room and resource and library area for older children. A large field provides excellent facilities for sport, conservation and play.
The past and present are linked by the original Victorian School bell which has been re-sited over the new building. The bell now forms the school logo and can be seen on our school sweatshirts.
