Welcome to Sevington Victorian School (original) (raw)
Sevington Victorian School
where history comes to life...
Sevington Victorian School is a wonderful resource. Set in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, it is a perfect period piece where history truly comes alive.
The school was founded in 1849. Miss Squire took up her post as teacher just before her twentieth birthday and continued to teach there for more than fifty years. When she retired, the schoolroom was left untouched and today we can still see how it looked in Miss Squire's day, complete with her desk, pointer and blackboard.
Our website gives you all of the information that you need to plan your school or group visit, as well as:
- what you can expect from your visit;
- our curriculum links;
- a wonderful history of Joseph Neeld, the original benefactor;
- an overview of the school in Victorian times;
- a fascinating insight into Miss Squire's prospectus;
- full details of how you can help this unique charity, as well as what you will get out of it!
W hen you have had a good look around, contact us for more information, or find out how to book here.
Summer Sunday Open Days
Sevington School is a beautifully preserved Victorian village school set in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, 4 miles from J17 on the M4, close to Chippenham, Castle Combe and Malmesbury.
Experience and tour the authentic Victorian school room, school mistress’s house and level access gardens. Enjoy our children’s activities and home-made teas.
Sevington Victorian School is very grateful for your kind donations.
As we have no regular sources of funding, we are always grateful for any donations to our Charity. As you can imagine, Sevington School, in common with many smaller charities, has been affected by the loss of fundraising opportunities due to the Corona Virus outbreak and the rising cost of living. If you would like to support us financially, you can donate via PayPal. Simply click on the button to the right.
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More About Sevington
Testimonials from Recent School Visits
“What went well was that it was so well differentiated, so all children could access lessons and be fully included on the day.”
Rachael Lochhead, Years 3-6 Special Needs Teacher, Westbury Junior School
November 2022
Testimonials from Recent School Visits
“It allows the children to feel as though they have stepped back in time.”
Lisa Foulser, Year 5 Teacher, Brookfield Primary School
September 2022
Testimonials from Recent School Visits
“Both teachers led and created the environment of the Victorian School incredibly well. This remains my (and many others’!) favourite school trip.”
Gareth Thomas, Year 6 Teacher, Christ Church Hanham Primary School
September 2022
Testimonials from Recent School Visits
“This visit supports the children’s learning in so many ways - their preparation and parental involvement, developing listening and practical skills as well as a rich multi-sensory historical experience.”
Katherine Steggall, Year 1 Teacher, Bishops Cannings School
May 2022
Would you like to become more actively involved in Sevington School?
Please consider joining us as a Friend. As well as offering us support, you will be kept up to date with all developments and events and will have voting rights at the AGM, giving you a say in the future of this wonderful historical resource.
For details on how to become a Friend,
****please click here.**
Our Wonderful Modern Facilities
We did it! Our project to improve disabled access is complete.
We've raised the money, completed the build and now our new facilities are all in place. They certainly got the approval of one of our visitors!
This is all thanks to the generosity of the community and a lot of hard work by our wonderful team of volunteers.
