Bentham Grammar School

Bentham Grammar School is a protected stone school building with large windows that reflects typical English school architecture from the 18th century. The building has stood at Moon's Acre since 1878 and retains the character of a Victorian educational institution.

The school was founded in 1726 by William Collingwood of York and operated as an independent educational institution for many centuries. It closed in 2002, ending a long tradition of teaching in Bentham.

The school held deep importance for Bentham as a place where children from across the region received their education. The building still shows traces of its past as a learning space where generations of students were taught.

The building is now protected as a heritage structure and no longer operates as a school, but can be viewed from the outside. Visitors should note it is private property, so access may be restricted.

During the Victorian era the school offered half-day teaching for children who worked in local textile mills. This program followed the rules of Factory Acts that regulated child labor.

Location: Bentham

GPS coordinates: 54.11745,-2.54405

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07