St. Philip's School, Grade II* listed grammar school in Edgbaston, United Kingdom
The Victorian educational complex includes a main building with large windows, ornate architectural details, and stone construction situated along Hagley Road.
Founded in 1887 by Birmingham Oratory priests, St Philip's School operated as a Catholic grammar school for boys until 1976, then as a sixth form college until 1995.
The school's motto 'Pietas' guided generations of students through Catholic education, producing graduates like Field Marshal William Slim and numerous diplomats.
Located at coordinates 52.4722° N and -1.9298° W, the building forms part of The Church of the Immaculate Conception complex in Birmingham's Edgbaston district.
The institution educated J.R.R. Tolkien before he transferred to King Edward's School after receiving a scholarship.
Location: Birmingham
Inception: 1887
Part of: The Church of the Immaculate Conception (The Oratory), the Oratory Priests' House and the Former Oratory School Buildings
GPS coordinates: 52.47220,-1.92980
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:48
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