List of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom

This list of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom contains extant schools in the United Kingdom established prior to 1700 and a few former schools established prior to the Reformation. The dates refer to the foundation or the earliest documented contemporary reference to the school. In many cases the date of the original foundation is uncertain. For conciseness schools whose date is cited on their own page in Wikipedia are not cited again here. Though not technically in the United Kingdom, a school from Guernsey – which forms part of the British Isles – is included in this list.

England

Sixth century

Seventh century

Eighth century

Tenth century

Eleventh century

Twelfth century

Thirteenth century

Fourteenth century

Fifteenth century

Sixteenth century

Seventeenth century


Wales

Thirteenth century

Sixteenth century

Seventeenth century

Scotland

Twelfth century

Thirteenth century

Fourteenth century

Fifteenth century

Sixteenth century

Seventeenth century

Northern Ireland
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Seventeenth century

Channel Islands

Sixteenth century

See also

References for schools not having their own page
  1. see: Vitae Corona Fides: The History of Colchester Royal Grammar School by Trevor Hearn'
  2. "History & Heritage". Exeter Cathedral School. 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
  3. "Burnsall School: A Brief Historical Guide" (PDF). Retrieved 15 December 2018.
  4. "Welcome to the website of Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School". Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
  5. Cripps, Melanie. "Prospectus-31.10.16" (PDF). Retrieved 15 December 2018.
  6. Schools Inquiry Commission (1868). Report of the Commissioners. G .E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode. p. Appendix 60. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
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