Bablake School

Bablake School
Address
Map
Coundon Road

Bablake
Coventry
, ,
CV1 4AU

Coordinates52°24′49″N 1°31′17″W / 52.4137°N 1.5214°W / 52.4137; -1.5214
Information
TypePrivate day school
MottoSpiritus Vicis
(The Spirit of Opportunity)
Established1344; 680 years ago (1344)
FounderIsabella of France
Local authorityCoventry
ChairCoventry School Foundation
HeadmasterMr Andrew Wright
GenderCo-educational mixed
Age3 to 19
Enrolment719
HousesBayley, Crow, Fairfax, Wheatley
Colour(s)   Maroon and gold
Websitehttp://www.bablake.com/

Bablake School is a secondary co-educational private day school located in Coventry, England. It was founded in 1344 by Isabella of France, widow of Edward II, making it one of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom. It is a part of the Coventry School Foundation, a registered charity,[1] along with King Henry VIII School, King Henry VIII Preparatory School and Cheshunt School. As of January 2021, Bablake is a selective, fee-charging independent school and a member of the HMC.

  1. ^ "Coventry School Foundation, registered charity no. 528961". Charity Commission for England and Wales.