St John the Evangelist National Church School (former)
Location/Address
Greenfield Lane, Balby, Doncaster
Type
Description
St John the Evangelist National Church School, built when the parish of Balby with Hexthorpe was formed and the parish church was built next door. The school was built as a memorial to Mr George Bank of St Catherine's Hall by his sister Miss Elizabeth Goodman Banks. It is built in the same grit stone as the parish church in Gothic style. There is a memorial stone on the side of the school wall to Mr George Banks which confirms the date as 1847.
The school was discontinued as a public elementary school in 1901, on the opening of the Board School at the top of Sandford Road. The school was held by the vicar and churchwardens as trustees since 1910 and used as a church hall. It was subsequently sold in mid C20th.
There is a chemist store using the building now.
Source used :-
"About Us" Church of England/Diocese of Sheffield/Balby Saint John the Evangelist 2021. https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/17631/about-us/
accessed 2nd December 2021.
Statement of Significance
Asset type
This building along with the Parish church next door stands as both a memorial to a local notable citizen and a example of an early church schoolAge
The Parish of Balby with Hexthorpe was formed in August 1846. In the same year the National School was built adjacent to the church, as a memorial to Mr. George Banks of St. Catherine's Hall by his sister Miss Elizabeth Goodman Banks. The date is confirmed in the commemorative plaque on the side of the buildingRarity
Good example of an early Victorian Church school.Architectural and Artistic Interest
Built out of grit-stone in the style of Gothic Ecclesiastical of the Early Pointed Period as is the Parish church next door.Group Value
Was built at the same time as the Parish Church of St John the Evangelist next door. Both were funded by Miss Elizabeth Goodman Banks of St Catherine's Hall. They were used by the church as a school and lately as a church hall until the mid 20th Century.Historic Interest
There is a memorial plaque on the building to Mr. Gordon Banks of St. Catherine's Hall showing it was commissioned by Miss Elizabeth Goodman Banks of St. Catherine's Hall who was a prominent local resident. Used as a school and church hall by local residents throughout the late 19th century and discontinued as a public elementary school in 1901 when a Board School was built at the top of Sandford Road nearby. The school was held by the vicar and churchwardens as trustees since 1910 and used a church hall. 1n 1957 the vicar was informed that under the Education Act 1944 the building had to revert to its original purpose. In the event of this not being possible the property had to be sold and its value put to the original use. The building was purchased by the trustees who were allow 10 years to pay the cost of £1,500. This was then used for many social activities both by the church organisations and the community as a whole for many years.Landmark Status
Significant building which has stood and been actively used since 1848. It is closely connected to the Parish church next door and even today, when it is used as a Chemist it has kept its historic gothic appearance. It is in a prominent position on the main connecting road between Balby and Old Hexthorpe.Images and Documents
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Date Listed
14 Aug 2023
Last Updated
25 Jun 2023
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