Type Manor Country England Address Diss IP22 2TA, UK Phone +44 1953 681246 Architect Thomas Leverton | Town or city Riddlesworth Completed 1792 Opened 1792 Client Silvanus Bevan | |
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Alternative names Riddlesworth Hall School Similar Althorp, Knettishall Heath, St Mary Magdalene Church - S, Sandringham House, Diana - Princess of Wales Me | ||
Riddlesworth Hall School is a former country house. It now serves as a boarding school. It is located in Riddlesworth, Norfolk, England.
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History
It was acquired by Silvanus Bevan III (1743–1830) in 1792.
It later became the seat of the Compton-Thornhill baronets, including Sir Thomas Thornhill, 1st Baronet (1837-1900) and Sir Anthony John Compton-Thornhill, 2nd Baronet (1868–1949). The second baronet had no heirs and the hall was converted for use as a school.
Architecture
It was designed by architect Thomas Leverton (1743-1824) as a Georgian style three-storey manor house in 1792. It is surrounded by 12 hectares of parkland.
It was listed by English Heritage as a Grade II building on July 21, 1951.
Riddlesworth Hall Preparatory School
In 1946, Riddlesworth Hall School was established as a predominantly girls' school but now caters to both boys and girls aged 2 to 13. In October 2015 it was announced that Riddlesworth joined the Confucius International Education Group, which runs several international schools in China. Riddlesworth was rebranded Confucius International School-Riddlesworth Hall (CISRH) as a result.
Boarding
Full and part-time boarding is available for children from age 7. Enrolment is intentionally kept small to maintain a "family" atmosphere amongst pupils and teachers. The Headmistress and her family live on campus and personally take responsibility for pastoral care of boarders. Riddlesworth also specially caters to children of British Armed Forces personnel and offers escorted travel to and from airports for families posted abroad.
Houses
Pupils are allocated to four houses, which are named after prominent British women. Points are awarded for "achievement, effort, behavior and generosity of spirit".