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Silcoates is a 3-18 school which seeks to bring out the very best in every pupil through instilling in them a love of learning and a willingness to seize every opportunity they are given. There is no greater skill in life than to be comfortable in your own skin. We’ve got the tools to support your growth, and help you become your best ...
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David was a pupil at Silcoates from 1982-1993, being Head...
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Silcoates is a happy school in a beautiful setting, where children and adults work together to be the best that they can be. Our aim is to inspire individuals who, by the time they leave Silcoates; are happy, confident and articulate young men and women; effective and independent learners; possess the resilience, knowledge and skills to succeed ...
Come along and see the lessons in action, watch the interaction of pupils on campus and visit the breadth of facilities on offer. Meet the Headmaster and Senior team, and take time with our friendly admissions team who are there to ensure you gain all the information you need. Call our friendly Admissions team, on 01924 885245 or book a visit ...
Silcoates School, Wakefield. 1,804 likes · 242 talking about this · 1,956 were here. An excellent Independent Education for Boys and Girls aged 3-18...
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John Lumb (Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK; 1690 - Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK; August 11, 1768) was a wealthy wool merchant who built Silcoates School in the mid-18th century.
The founder of the Lumb dynasty in Wakefield was John Lumb, son of Ann Lumb (c. 1660 - 2 August 1735) and John Lumb (1638-1719), originally from Kirkhamgate, who married around 1688 and had 2 children: John Lumb (1690-1768) and Mary Lumb (1695-1757). The Lumbs were wealthy and prominent citizens of Wakefield, and the oldest branch lived in Silcoate...
John Lumb died on August 11, 1768 at the age of 78 in Wakefield, England and lies in the catacombs below Westgate Chapel along with his children.
Pevsner, N, Radcliffe, E, The Buildings of England: Yorkshire: The West Riding, (1967)Taylor, K, Wakefield District Heritage, (1975)Silcoates SchoolSilcoates LaneWrenthorpeWakefieldWest YorkshireWF2 0PD. Head: Mr Chris Wainman. T01924 291614. F 01924 368690. E[email protected] W www.silcoates.org.uk. An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 19. Boarding: No. Local authority: Wakefield.
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Silcoates School, located in Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is an independent co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 3 to 18 years. Established in 1820, the school has evolved from a boys' boarding institution to a fully co-educational establishment since the early 1990s.
