Religious Affiliation:
* St. [Saint's Name] School: Very common, reflecting the significant role of the Church in education. Examples: St. Mary's School, St. Joseph's School, St. Michael's School.
* [Religious Order]'s School: Indicating sponsorship by a particular religious order. Examples: The Sisters of Mercy School, The Christian Brothers' School.
Location & Geography:
* [Town/Village] National School: Referring to the network of publicly funded schools.
* [Street Name] School: Simple and descriptive, using the location as the identifier.
* [Local Landmark] School: Named after a prominent geographical feature. Example: Hilltop School, Riverview School.
Patronage/Endowment:
* [Donor's Name] School: If a wealthy individual or family funded the school.
* [Charity/Institution]'s School: Reflecting the school's benefactor.
Educational Focus (Less Common, More likely in upper class schools):
* The Academy of [Subject]: For schools with a specialized curriculum. Example: The Academy of Arts, The Commercial Academy.
* The [Type] Institute: Suggesting a more advanced or specialized school. Example: The Ladies' Institute, The Mechanics' Institute.
* Grammar School: A traditional term for a secondary school focusing on classical education.
General Descriptors:
* [Adjective] School: Employing words suggestive of quality or character. Examples: Central School, Model School, Superior School (though this might imply a class distinction).
Naming Conventions:
* Many schools simply used the name of the town/village followed by "School."
* The use of "School" or "Academy" was almost ubiquitous. There were fewer creative names compared to modern times.
It's important to remember that many Victorian schools, particularly those for the working class, would have had simple, straightforward names, reflecting the practical nature of their establishment and purpose. More elaborate names were more likely associated with private or elite schools.