Smithdon High School, Secondary school in Hunstanton, England.
The educational complex features steel frames, extensive glazing, and two internal courtyards organized around a central double-height hall for optimal circulation flow.
Architects Alison and Peter Smithson completed this educational facility in 1954, marking an early implementation of brutalist architectural principles in British school design.
The building received Grade II* listed status in 2017, recognizing its role in shaping mid-twentieth century educational architecture through innovative structural solutions.
Located at Downs Road, the school serves students aged 11 to 16 from Hunstanton and surrounding rural villages within Norfolk's educational district.
The structure incorporates a freestanding water tower and exposed steel ceilings, demonstrating the direct application of industrial materials in educational architecture.
Location: Hunstanton
Inception: 1954
Address: Smithdon High School, Downs Road, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5HY PE36 5HY
Phone: +441485534541
Email: office@smithdon.norfolk.sch.uk
Website: http://smithdon.norfolk.sch.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.93630,0.49638
Latest update: September 23, 2025 15:06
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