Reg.Nr. 99/UK/20

Ewelme Primary School Oxfordshire, alterations and extensions

Founded in 1437, Ewelme Primary School is the oldest school in England in its original buildings. However, due in part to the outdated accommodation, the pupil numbers were falling and the Local Educatüm Authority were considering closing the school. The Trustees commissioned WS ...
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Project details

Title:Ewelme Primary School Oxfordshire, alterations and extensions
Entr. year: 1999
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Ewelme, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: education/research building
Former use:School
Actual use:School
Built: 15th century
Architect / Proj.leader: WS Atkins Architects (Oxford - GB)
The Jury's citation: For the sympathetic adaptation, extension and renovation of England's oldest school still operating in its original buildings, to meet present day requirements and to safeguard its future.
GPS:51°35'54.7" N; 1°6'42.6" W
Web, Links:

www.ewelmeprimaryschool.com/

Description:
Founded in 1437, Ewelme Primary School is the oldest school in England in its original buildings. However, due in part to the outdated accommodation, the pupil numbers were falling and the Local Educatüm Authority were considering closing the school. The Trustees commissioned WS Atkins - Oxford to design two new classes adjacent to the existing building and to design internal alterations to improve the teaching facilities. The project has been very well received by the School staff and Trustees. However the success of the project is best indicated by the fact that the pupil numbers are now at maximum capacity.