Parochial School, Whiteparish
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Land for a new school was given by Frances Elizabeth Nelson and money raised by subscription plus a £100 government grant for the building. The school was registered on 13th May 1842 and children from Lynch's School and the Girls' Free School transferred there. The original school was the present school hall and one classroom. It was apparently built to accommodate 160 boys but both boys and girls were taught there separately from the beginning. Staffing was non-certificated headteacher and mistress who, in 1846 were paid £43 and £27 a year respectively from the endowment and the payment of fees. In that year 65 boys and 59 girls attended the school.
By 1858 there were 30 free and 40 fee paying boys being taught in a good room, but in what were said to be poor conditions, at parallel desks by 'an elderly man of doubtful capabilities'. There were 30 free girls plus some fee paying ones taught in a good room by 'an elderly woman of humble acquirements' in what were described as moderate conditions. It was stated that a new master and mistress would be appointed at Midsummer that year. In 1860 the school adopted the priciples of the National Society and further information can be found under the heading, National School, Whiteparish.
By 1858 there were 30 free and 40 fee paying boys being taught in a good room, but in what were said to be poor conditions, at parallel desks by 'an elderly man of doubtful capabilities'. There were 30 free girls plus some fee paying ones taught in a good room by 'an elderly woman of humble acquirements' in what were described as moderate conditions. It was stated that a new master and mistress would be appointed at Midsummer that year. In 1860 the school adopted the priciples of the National Society and further information can be found under the heading, National School, Whiteparish.