Quethiock School

Regular schooling in Quethiock was first mentioned in 1811and was supported by the new vicar, the Rev. John Kendall Fletcher. In 1818, his successor, the Rev. John Rooke Fletcher, is also recorded as supporting a voluntary school for some thirty scholars, run on a monitorial system by a school master who recieved £15 p.a.
It is believed that initally the school was in the first cottage in Yellands Row, which was named after the head mistress.
On May 7th, 1840, a deed granted a piece of ground, a school House and Offices to John Rooke Fletcher and was signed by John Tillie Coryton of Pentillie Castle.
The first schoolhouse, the single storey room of 30ft by 14ft, was considered adequate for up to 80 children although there are records of alterations and improvements in 1860.
On April 1st, 1876, a second deed conveyed a parcel of ground for the purpose of a school and was signed by Augustus Coryton of Pentillie Castle. During 187 a new room of 21ft by 10ft was added to the existing building.
Over the years the school remained a focal point at the heart of the community and this situation happily continues today.

Further changes to the old buildings occured in the 20th century but the need for a new and purpose built school was becoming more apparent. How much longer could we expect the headteacher to start the day by de-icing the out-side toilet block?
In 1995 a new school was built near the crossroads. This offered 3 classrooms, a hall, a servery, a staffroom, store and offices and a library and quiet area. The old school, cramped but endearing, became available for private development.
Time moves on and in 2003 a new extension to the school, housing another classroom, toilets and PE store was handed over allowing the older pupils the luxury of their own space.
As we enter 2008 we are due to update the toilet blocks for the younger children and develop the outside areas to ensure that the children of Quethiock are taught in the very best environment that we can offer them.

 

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