King James 1

in 1610, it was one of England's oldest schools. For much of its history it was known as Newport Grammar School and educated the sons of the Island's merchants.The original school house is still stan ...More

in 1610, it was one of England's oldest schools. For much of its history it was known as Newport Grammar School and educated the sons of the Island's merchants.The original school house is still standing in Newport and is one of the oldest buildings on the Island. Latterly, the school changed to a boarding school using the King James 1st School name. The preparatory school was Swainston Manor at Calbourne. The senior school houses were The Grange and Nubia House, both in Baring Road, Cowes. Lessons continued to be taken at Newport. The school closed at the end of the 1960's. A lot of the boarders were sons of serving forces personnel and many are now overseas. Reunions have been held twice a year for the last decade. Any old boys who visit this site are welcome to make contact with us.