Why is the Grey Coat school called a Hospital?
Queen Anne granted a Royal Charter to the School on 19th April 1706 and the School was known as “The Royal Foundation of Queen Anne in the Parish of St Margaret’s Westminster”. Its popular name became The Grey Coat Hospital after the colour of the clothes provided for the children.
Is GREY coat hospital a good school?
In its most recent inspection, Ofsted has given The Grey Coat Hospital an overall rating of Outstanding….What Ofsted says about this school.
| Category | Ofsted |
|---|---|
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
When was the GREY coat hospital built?
1698The Grey Coat Hospital / Founded
Who are the GREY coats?
Confederate States Army soldier
Confederate States Army soldier, nickname based on: Uniforms of the Confederate States military forces, mostly had gray coats.
What is a state comprehensive school?
A comprehensive school is the name for a school which anyone can go to – regardless of how well they do in exams – and where everybody is taught together. They are usually run by the local education authority – a part of the local council in that area.
What does a grey coat mean?
1A member of a military or police force whose uniform includes, or consists of, a grey coat; specifically (US) a soldier of the Confederate army in the American Civil War (1861–5).
Where did the Confederates get their uniforms?
The new uniforms were designed by Nicola Marschall, a German-American artist who also designed the original Confederate flag. He was heavily influenced by the mid-1800s uniforms of the Austrian and French Armies.
Who are the gray coats?
Why did the South have grey uniforms?
Gray was chosen for Confederate uniforms because gray dye could be made relatively cheaply and it was the standard uniform color of the various State Militias.
Can I apply to the Grey Coat Hospital sixth form 2022?
This opens in a new window. If you are considering applying for a place at The Grey Coat Hospital Sixth Form for September 2022 please watch a film about life in the Sixth Form at the Grey Coat Hospital by clicking on this link:
What is the Grey Coat Hospital?
Sixth Form The aim of The Grey Coat Hospital is “to enable students to take charge of their learning, make decisions based on Christian values, live in the world as independent women and men and meet the challenges of the twenty-first century”.
Can the Grey Coat Hospital Adventure Trust help with financial support?
If you are in the Sixth Form and are planning to do something challenging or rewarding, perhaps as a one-off or in your school holidays or gap year, then we may be able to assist you financially. The Grey Coat Hospital Adventure Trust will consider a wide range of proposals for planned activities and adventures.