Former National School

The Former National School, now a commercial premises, was built in 1842, with a north classroom added in 1889 and a south classroom and entrance added in 1892. It is constructed from hammer-dressed stone with rock-faced stone additions and features a graduated stone slate roof. The building has four bays and two storeys, with rear additions forming a parallel range. The symmetrical front elevation includes four 5-light double-chamfered stone mullion windows on each floor, with transoms on the ground floor only. There is a projecting plinth and a continuous hoodmould over the ground floor windows. Boldly projecting but truncated chimney stacks are located between the first and second bays, and between the third and fourth bays. The gable ends have similar 5-light windows on both floors, a 1-light attic window, and doors that are obscured by 20th-century porches. The rear additions feature various 2, 3, 4, and 5-light stone mullion windows. The interior has been altered but retains some original features. The school was established as a result of the 1841 School Sites Act and shares architectural similarities with the Queen Elizabeth Old Grammar School of 1586. It is included for its group value.