Thomas Coton

Thomas Coton (1640-1688) was a philanthropist who endowed in his will one of the first poor schools in the village of Kingsbury, Warwickshire. Thomas Coton was appointed the High Sheriff of Warwickshire in November 1676.

In 1686, a school was founded in his name. In his will, Thomas Coton had set aside land as an income for rent in a trust, to pay for the upkeep of the building, teachers and school equipment, including bibles.

The original school is now a Grade II listed building and education in the village takes place at Kingsbury School, Warwickshire. The plaque is located at the footings of Coton Hall, Cotonbridge, the original residence of Thomas Coton. The history of the school, Thomas Coton and Coton Hall was documented in a video in 2018.