Thread: school records

Hi all, does any one know how to access school enrolment records, from the 1950's and 60's i have a place of employment but only an aproximate age, as there were several possible schools close to the area of employment and some have since closed. thanks

Hi Elizabeth Ann,

You could try your/the local main Library for the area you are researching.



Nanna

also enquire at education office in area , libary should know if local records have them.

Hello Elizabeth Ann,



You could try the Access 2 Archives web site at www.a2a.org.uk/default.asp click on "search these catalogues" in the "keyword box" type school records. In the "English Region or Wales" there's a drop down list, click on the region you want. Next page you can sort your results.



If the records you want are not listed on there, try the local archives or county record office to the area you want. School records are closed for either 100 or 75 years, can't remember which at the moment, but you can request a look-up under the Freedom of Information Act. The archives/record office have so many hours/days (depending on their ruling) to spend on this research for free.



Hope this helps.

Hi Liz - don't forget to check Friends Reunited - you might be lucky

Gillian