Isaac Newton's Old School

The first mention of a grammar school in Grantham was in 1327. However it is possible that there had been one since before 1200. If this is the case, then the School existed even before there were any universities in England. The school building was constructed c 1497, and was endowed by Bishop Richard Foxe in 1528 as The Free Grammar School of Edward VI. The school boasts several famous alumni, including Sir Isaac Newton who attended the school from 1655 to1661. This building is still in use today as part of everyday life as the Library for the boys of The King's School, Grantham, the name by which the school has been known since 1909.

The Old Grammar School, currently used as The King's School Library

The building is steeped in history. The boys through the centuries have left their marks, initials, signatures and diagrams engraved into the stone window sills and surrounds, the graffiti of their day, and these give us some insight into its past. Throughout its history the building has had many uses supporting school life. The building is a Grade I listed building, and has now been placed on English Heritage's 'Buildings At Risk' register. The Collyweston slate roof urgently needs replacing, at a cost c£350,000. We urgently need to raise funds to enable the roof to be replaced, and this site has been developed to help with the fundraising, whilst also providing useful and interesting information about Sir Isaac Newton, the boy and man, and not just the scientific genius we all know him to be. We hope you enjoy the site and all it provides, and urge you to please support the School by raising and donating money or sponsoring a slate to ensure that this important historic building can be re-roofed and preserved for future generations to enjoy.