Farringdon Church Of England Primary School And Village Hall

Farringdon Church of England Primary School and Village Hall is a building that serves both purposes, constructed between 1870 and 1900. It is made of red brick in English bond and features extensive terra-cotta surface ornamentation, topped with a tile roof. The building was created over a 30-year period by Reverend T H Massey, who was rector for 62 years, with assistance from two or three craftsmen. Locally, it is known as Massey's Folly, reflecting its unusual design, although its original intended function remains unclear. In 1925, the building was repurposed and later modified for its current use.

The structure is two storeys high, with an attic in parts. The south elevation includes a primary section (the village hall) with three upper bays and a tower at the west end. To the west of the tower, a lower unit projects forward, flanked by two additional units of similar size, with the westernmost unit angled southwest to accommodate the curve of Church Road. The upper floor has been removed to create the village hall and three classrooms to the west.

On the north elevation, there are two unequal towers, the taller one centered on the village hall and the shorter one providing access to the school. The building displays many features typical of English Jacobean architecture, but with elaborate and fantastical terra-cotta decorations that represent an illustrated catalogue from the period of 1873 to 1880. The three unequal towers feature arched and square openings, some with windows while others are filled with decorative panels. There are bands at floor and impost levels, along with a series of bands and projections at the parapet level. The main gables are semi-circular and adorned with dog-tooth ornament. The roadside elevation showcases exaggerated hoodmoulds, predominantly triple windows, applied ornamental panels, and a parapet with recessed crosses.