Early Schools, Keevil
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In 1783 there was a school in Keevil for teaching children English and arithmetic. There was a day school in the parish in 1819, where between eight and 15 children were taught. This was funded through a bequest of Nicholas Hicks Beach of Keevil Manor House - who had left the school £5 a year. There were also 20 children who attended who paid private fees. By 1846 there was one day school and a Sunday school. It was attended by 24 boys and 51 girls. The mistress was paid by the lord of the manor. The Warburton Census of Schools of 1858 reports, '20 scholars are taught by an old man in his cottage. Some of the elder children go to Steeple Ashton, and a few to West Ashton.' This situation continued until 1868 when a new school was opened.
In 1860 there was a proposal to build a school at Keevil Wick, to serve children living in Keevil and Bulkington. For some reason, a petition opposing this was drawn up and the plan was dropped. It is not clear why there was local opposition to the idea of a National School, for one was built just eight years later.
In 1860 there was a proposal to build a school at Keevil Wick, to serve children living in Keevil and Bulkington. For some reason, a petition opposing this was drawn up and the plan was dropped. It is not clear why there was local opposition to the idea of a National School, for one was built just eight years later.