Grade II* listed building. Main construction periods 1432 to 1972. School dating from 1724-32 (with accompanying almshouses, (TQ 55 SW 28)) but originally established in 1432. The present buildings were designed by Lord Burlington and consist of a central school with supporting almshouse wings on either side bordering the road. The two almshouses are connected to the school by screen walls (TQ 55 SW 29) incorporating an archway (TQ 55 SW 28). The school building is of coursed local stone with flint infilling. The central portion of the building projects. The left wing is of three storeys while the central portion and right wing are of four storeys (the fourth storey of the right wing is a late 19th century addition). The central roof is pyramidal, of slate, with sprocketed hips and lead flashing. The roof is surmounted by an octagonal leaded lantern which is surmounted by a small domed feature with an ornamental weathervane. The left wing has a Welsh slate roof. Summary from record TQ 55 SW 29 : Screen walls, built 1724-32 Summary from record TQ 55 SW 13 : School and almshouses, 1724-32 (originally established in the 15th century)