The foundation of a Free English School at a place called Chappel Yard in Mountsorrel is recorded in an indenture dated 14 October 1746 between Sir Joseph Danvers and his son John Danvers & the Rector of Swithland.
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School Photographs
Jacques Academy
This picture of the children outside the school building was taken in about 1892.
This photo of the Jacques Academy pupils was taken in about 1897.The school at this time was run by Miss Sarah Jacques (left), assisted by her sister Annie.Prominent Mountsorrel names amongst the pupils included Ball, Dennis, Proudfoot, Harrington, Scott and Wass
Christchurch School
Staff and pupil teachers Christchurch School 1895
Pupils and staff at Christchurch school around 1886
Christchurch pupils date unknown
St Peter’s School
Pupils and teachers of St Peter’s school 1898
