Over 100 years of history

St Chad's Chapel, Denstone College

St Chad's Chapel is at the heart of Denstone College.

The dedication of St Chad's Chapel made headlines in 1887. Coverage of this memorable occasion was published in The Guardian, The Pall Mall Gazette and The Manchester Guardian.

From The Manchester Guardian on 27th July 1887

" One of the most important events in the history of Canon Woodard's middle-class colleges and schools takes place to-day. This is the opening and dedication by the Bishop of Lichfield (Dr. Maclagan) of the handsome new chapel in connection with S. Chad's College, Denstone.

… The plan of the chapel consists of an oblong 114ft. 6in. by 38it. (^inside measurement), with a doublestoreyed ante-chapel 15ft. by 38ft. Beyond this oblong chapel proper is tiie apsidal sanctuary, 37ft by 22f't. 6in. flanked on either side by towers opening into it and into the body of the chapel.

This plan is adopted so as to provide the best possible arrangement for the boys seated choirwise, with a broad central passage and at the same time to get a sanctuary of sufficient depth and width and of dignified proportions.

Music, and the Chapel at Denstone College is central to school life. Protecting our assets, heritage and traditions is something that is of great importance to our entire College community.

“Denstone College Chapel: Choir, Organ and Congregation”. (CD)

This wonderful CD is available to purchase through the College. It's is an exceptional piece of work, and preservation of an important part of the history of the College. Please contact us for more information and copies of the accompanying essay, written by Stephen H. Curry.

Mozart's Requiem, performed by The Chapel & parent choirs at Denstone College in April 2023.