St Johns Church of England Primary School

St Johns Church of England Primary School, Main Road, Lacey Green

Building

Roofed and walled permanent structures.

Asset type

Victorian school building

Age

Believed built in 1866, original building evident on OS 1st Ed (1876-1885)

Architectural and Artistic Interest

Ornate building of redbrick and flint, with original window openings and sash windows. Tiled roof with original bell tower on the main ridge. Typical of a Victorian village school.

Group Value

Associated with St John's Church

Historic Interest

'The Charity Commission state with regard to Lacey Green Church of England Primary, later St John's Church of England Combined School... The freehold property of the school is comprised in four conveyances, all under the school sites acts. The said documents are dated: December 16th 1870 Deed of Gift, from Charles Brown to the Vicar and Churchwardens of Lacey Green Chapel. (Church of England) December 3rd 1875 Conveyance from Charles Brown to the Vicar and Churchwardens of Lacey Green Chapel. (Church of England) March 15th 1926 Conveyance from William Saunders to the Vicar and Churchwardens of Lacey Green Chapel, ? acre land November 1st 1926 Conveyance from William Saunders to the Vicar and Churchwardens of Lacey Green Chapel, additional land.' 'Bernard Houghton, vicar in the 1960's said the school had been started in 1866, but his source of information is not known, and he, sadly, is no longer with us to ask.' Previous to that school was held in an old chapel.

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14 Nov 2023