Historical Background to the school
The Rosary School was opened by Dominican sisters in what is now the Parish Hall of the Church of the Immaculate Conception on 5th March 1875. It had an attendance of 17 children. The school flourished, growing considerably in size, until, in July 1964, its existence as an all-age school was terminated. The senior pupils left to attend St. Peter's Secondary School and, under the headship of Mr Tom McCarthy, the Rosary Primary School opened with 200 pupils on the roll.
In the summer of 1965 permission was obtained to build a new Primary School on the present site and this was completed by 1967. The architects and builders won the National Civic Trust Award in recognition of the successful way in which the building made use of its environment.
The Official Opening and Blessing of the new school was performed by the Bishop of Clifton on 26th March 1968. The school has continued to enjoy a high standard of education and care of its children.
In the summer of 1965 permission was obtained to build a new Primary School on the present site and this was completed by 1967. The architects and builders won the National Civic Trust Award in recognition of the successful way in which the building made use of its environment.
The Official Opening and Blessing of the new school was performed by the Bishop of Clifton on 26th March 1968. The school has continued to enjoy a high standard of education and care of its children.