The Foundation is one of London's oldest and largest education charities. Founded in 1748, it supports education for young people under the age of 25 in inner London through its grant programmes for individuals, schools and organisations, and its support for a number of institutions bearing Sir John Cass's name.
Our institutions
Sir John Cass Hall
Sir John Cass Hall is a purpose-built, two-storey building located in Well Street in Hackney…
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Sir John Cass Primary School
Sir John Cass Foundation Primary is a Church of England school rated outstanding by Ofsted…
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Sir John Cass Secondary School
A Church of England multi-faith school with very high standards of discipline, behaiviour and attainment…
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Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design
The Cass (The Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design) is located within a vibrant community of galleries…
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Sir John Cass School of Education and Communities
The Cass School of Education and Communities is a major centre engaging in research and significance
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Cass Business School
An integral part of City University London, Sir John Cass Business School is among the global elite of business schools
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Cass Nursery Centre
Sir John Cass Nursery Centre in the City of London is an outstanding nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
Latest news
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Founder’s Day 2012
Founder’s Day 2012 took place on Friday 3rd February 2012. It is an annual celebration held by the Foundation and its two schools to mark the birth of the founder, Sir John Cass on 20th February 1661. Sir John Cass established an independent free charity school in Aldgate in 1710. It successfully grew over the centuries and became the Sir John Cass’s Foundation Primary School which still remains in Aldgate, and the Sir John Cass’s Foundation and Redcoat Secondary School which is in Tower Hamlets. The following links are to the school websites;
Primary School. www.sirjohncassprimary.org
Secondary School. www.sjcr.netThe event commenced with a procession of school children and Foundation affiliates, including the Rt Hon Lord Mayor,…
