Bishop Wulstan School was a Catholic high school situated on Oak Street in the town of

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History

The school was best known for its history as it was once a practising

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or Novitiate, associated with St.Marie's Church on

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Road. There is some debate as to the architect of the school. Many believe it was designed by Pugin who designed the St.Marie's church next door, although alternatives such as George Myers and C.F. Hanson have been suggested. The school is named after

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or Wulstan. He was the Bishop of Worcester between 1062 and his death in 1095. Following the

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in 1066, he was the only bishop to retain his post under

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. The school was mainly closed in August 2007. However the final year group stayed until July 2008 under the care of

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. The premises were bought by

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, refurbished and reopened in September 2013 as 'The Collingwood Centre'.

External links

The Bishop Wulstan School website
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