Covington School Timeline

1854

Sunday School

Covington Church recorded as having set up a small sunday school for local children.

1859

School mentioned in Kelly's Directory

Miss Mary Wadsworth as the teacher.

1861

Census

Sarah Lines recorded as School Mistress.

1865

Rev. Robert Lancaster Watson appointed Rector of Covington

It was only through the enthusiasm and persistence of the rector that the school was eventually opened.

1868

Duke of Manchester

Willing to provide land for the building of a school.

1869

Day School set up

Supported by voluntary subscriptions.

1870

Duke of Manchester

Provided site for School at a cost of £20.

1875

School Board Formed

Covington School Board levied rates on residents for the building of the school. It costed £350 to build

1876

Covington Board School Opens

With 33 Scholars.

1900

Standards System Abandoned

By the board of Education.

1902

Covington Council School

New name following the LEA take over of School Boards.

1920

Covington School Closes

Following many years of discussions about viability. Children walk to neighbouring schools.

1939

School reopens to accomodate evacuees and local children

Following repairs and redecoration of the school.

1943

School closes permanently

As the number of evacuees decreases it is no longer viable.