DfE URN 120724 Tables Founded 1996 Gender Mixed-sex education | DfE number 925/6012 Phone +44 1522 551300 | |
Established c.13th century (original school)1996 (current school) Type Independent day and boarding Location Upper Lindum StreetLincolnLincolnshireLN2 5RWEngland Address The Prior Building, Upper Lindum St, Lincoln LN2 5RW, UK Similar Lincoln Christ's Hospital, The Priory Academy LSST, William Farr C Of E Comprhe, North Kesteven School, Lincoln College (UK) Profiles | ||
Lincoln minster school
Lincoln Minster School (Known locally as "LMS" or "The Minster") is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.
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- History
- Music
- Choir
- Boarding
- Literature
- References
It comprises three schools: the pre-preparatory, preparatory, senior school and sixth form. While the school is now open to pupils from the community it continues to educate the choristers of Lincoln Cathedral. It is a member of the United Church Schools Trust and the Choir Schools' Association.
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History
In 1265 Richard of Gravesend, Bishop of Lincoln decreed that there should be twelve boys, two of whom were incense bearers, living in one house under a master who appropriated certain revenues for their support. They were taught lessons in their house in addition to their choral duties. Even before the Bishop's ordinance, boys were known to have been taught music in the Cathedral Close.
Lincoln Minster School was formed in 1996 with the amalgamation of four schools:
In 2011 St Mary's Preparatory School merged with the school to become its preparatory department but still retains its original name.
Music
Non-chorister pupils are encouraged to be involved in music. There opportunities to perform in school concerts or lead worship services. Many are selected for the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, National Children's Orchestra and other groups.
Choir
In 1995, the Lincoln Cathedral became the third English cathedral (after Salisbury and Wakefield Cathedrals) to allow girl choristers. All choristers are educated at the school as scholarship holders. Although "chorister" is a general term, at Lincoln it is reserved for the four senior boys and girls, distinguished by their dark ‘copes’ or cloaks. Boys and girls who have passed their probationary stage are known as 'chanters'.
Boarding
Across all the schools there are four houses:
Literature
A detailed history of the Lincoln Grammar School from its foundation to 1902 is provided by: