Alma Road Board School
Location/Address
Alma Road Board School
The Maltings
1 Maltkiln Street
Rotherham Town Centre
S60 2HY
Type
Description
It is thought that the land for what was originally the Alma Road Board School was acquired by the Rotherham United School Board in 1894, and that the buildings were opened in 1896.
The original architect was Henry Louis Tacon, a local architect. The plans for the original buildings no longer exist. In 1907 the two storey (Junior School) building was extended and a Caretakers house built nearby based upon the designs of Joseph Platts, Architect.
Over 60% of the Board Schools have been demolished in recent decades as a result of highway improvement schemes or the Private Finance Initiative funded redevelopment of schools. In most cases this has involved the demolition of stone buildings of an individualistic character in an urban area not over endowed with buildings of architectural quality. The Rotherham District Civic Society is of the firm opinion that every effort should be made to protect the few Board Schools that remain.
Statement of Significance
Historic Interest
Date Listed
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Last Updated
03 Jul 2024
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