School and School House, Papworth St Agnes

History of School

According to Dora Tack, the schoolroom was one long room. It was divided into two classes by a difference in the floor level.

1935/37 16 children in attendance.

A Social and Dance was held in the schoolroom every third Friday during winter months. Windows were blackened by blankets brought by the villagers.

School House

No. of rooms: 5

Occupants in 1942:

Water Bend – agricultural worker and special constable for Papworth St Agnes

Kathleen Brend, wife, schoolmistress. previously Miss Petch, and cycled to school daily from Great Staughton.

Robert Brend, son

1988 converted into residence by St John Sperling

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