New Earswick Primary School

New Earswick Primary School formally opened in 1912. The pioneering design is spacious, light and airy with large south facing windows in line with the contemporary idea for open air schools. As with the rest of New Earswick, the school was designed by Parker and Unwin. The curriculum was based on the belief, strongly held by Joseph, that reading at an early age offers the best opportunity for children to learn for themselves. Boys and girls followed the same curriculum which was an innovative approach at the time. The school is still in use today, a testament to the good and enduring design promoted by the Rowntrees.