The new head teacher at the weald of kent grammar school has admitted plans to admit boys to its sevenoaks annexe are unlikely to ever come off. Please note that a postcode can relate to several home addresses and the distances on this site are averaged and should only be used as a guide. And im now proud to announce that starting in 2019 i am patron of reading at weald of kent grammar school. Extra curricular activities weald of kent grammar school.
Sometimes called the capital of the kentish weald, cranbrook looks and feels much as it has done for centuries. Our pupils go on to a broad spectrum of different secondary schools. This does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but those who are eligible to receive them. Weald of kent grammar school annexe challenge put on hold.
This is a selective grammar school that takes students from a wide catchment area. Asked in colleges and universities where is the kent state university foundation in kent ohio located. A guide to kent grammar schools for boys june 19, 2017 thousands of children from bromley, orpington, sidcup and bexley sit the kent test each year but often their parents dont realise that they are at a disadvantage because of their distance from the schools. But elizabeth bone, a former pupil at the school she now heads, says were the government to change the law she would need to have a conversation about their admission. Simon langton girls grammar school is a singlesex voluntary controlled grammar school in canterbury, kent, england. It has also hosted a large army barracks since napoleonic times and was an important centre for kents brewing and papermaking industries. Sep 26, 2018 the new head teacher at the weald of kent grammar school has admitted plans to admit boys to its sevenoaks annexe are unlikely to ever come off. Students could also use their token if they chose to purchase of a book from the. Tunbridge wells grammar school for boys, also known as tunbridge wells boys grammar school or twgsb, is a grammar school in royal tunbridge wells, a town in kent, england, uk.
Weald of kent grammar school is located in tonbridge and falls under the local authority of kent. Welcome to our website, giving you a picture of our school. The students took part in one of issets mission discovery programmes. If you live close to kent county councils border, you will need to also check. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A new grammar school for more than 1,000 pupils could lead to dozens more being created across the country. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The design for the experiments was produced by a team of students from tonbridge school and tunbridge wells girls grammar school in kent, england.
Education secretary told satellite school would be blocked by the courts. It is known as the war memorial library as there is a large, wooden plaque which has the names of the 70 old maidstonians who died in world. Its true, grammar schools are not about equality thats why we should build more of them our weird compulsion to expect a uniform national educational system fails our children. Events highsted grammar school, sittingbourne, kent.
Kings school, rochester wikipedia republished wiki 2. Sep 08, 2017 englands first new grammar school in five decades has opened. These establishments are linked with weald of kent grammar school, urn. Many parents search for official resources relevant for weald of kent grammar school to help their child prepare as best they can for the 11 plus test. Schools of the same phase primary or secondary for which data are available. Kent college, canterbury is a coeducational independent school for boarding and day pupils between the ages of 3 months and 18 years. Dont miss year 5 open evening at invicta grammar school. Thank you for considering weald of kent for your child. Kent grammar decision is a bad day for education, says head of nearby school. Weald of kent grammar school, occupying two sites across tonbridge and sevenoaks, are both situated close to the a21 and only a short walk from mainline railway stations with frequent direct services to central london. Welcome to the official facebook page for weald of kent grammar school.
Weald of kent grammar school the good schools guide. In 1960 the library transferred to its present location. Tonbridge water company amalgamates with the sevenoaks water company. Weald of kent grammar school is a selective or grammar school with academy status in. Secondary transfer sundridge and brasted ce primary school. We have over 65,000 old school photographs from over 7,000 uk schools search for your old school photo here. Weald of kent grammar school positive behaviour policy july 2019 the weald student everything we do at weald of kent aims at developing a culture of learning underpinned by our values. The middle english form of the word is weld, and the modern spelling is a reintroduction of the old english form attributed to its use by william lambarde in his a perambulation of kent of 1576. Should parents have any questions about the admissions process, they should contact the council, rather than the school. Weald of kent grammar school is a selective or grammar school with academy status in tonbridge, kent, england, for girls aged 1118 and boys aged 1618. If information is incorrect in get information about schools, please report it to the school. Physics weald collaboration hillview school tonbridge. A guide to kent grammar schools for boys kin learning.
Sevenoaks grammar pupils are being forced to leave lessons early. Tonbridge grammar school, one of the top performing international baccalaureate state schools in the uk. Nov 08, 2017 the sevenoaks annexe of the weald of kent grammar school was officially opened on friday november 3 during an event that featured special guests and entertainment by the pupils. Weald of kent grammar uses the kent test at 11 plus to allocate year 7 places. Students attainment on entry is well above average, reflecting the selective nature of the school, although there is a wider range of attainment than is usually found in grammar schools. The majority of children go to local grammar schools, wideability schools or church comprehensive schools in tunbridge wells and tonbridge. As an ex weald girl myself, i have benefitted first hand from the opportunities that a first rate weald education offers. Contact the main school reception to book a tour, outside of open days. Pupils say they are encouraged to do lots of clubs and develop a broad range of interests. Not all schools give the score straightaway, so if your school is one of these, prime them beforehand so that you do not end up with a delay. A guide to kent grammar schools for girls june 19, 2017 thousands of children from bromley, orpington, sidcup and bexley sit the kent test each year but often their parents dont realise that they are at a disadvantage because of their distance from the schools. Weald of kent grammar schools motto is academic excellence, personal success. Borden grammar school is a selective boys grammar school with academy status situated in the centre of sittingbourne, kent, england which educates students aged 1118. Tonbridge grammar school was name the top state secondary school in 2014 and the ib school of the year by the sunday times.
The good schools guide 20th edition invicta students have a wide range of extra curricular clubs and societies in sport, the arts, music, business and enterprise and languages. We have a long tradition of success, but take a modern approach to learning, in and out of lessons. It has seen settlement by the romans and the normans and played its role in pivotal moments of english history such as the peasants revolt and the english civil war. Parents evening system weald of kent grammar school. This year world book day was celebrated at highsted on thursday 6 march. Applicants who live in or close to tunbridge wells will be given a lower priority as there is a grammar school provision for students in that area. More than one parentcarer can complete the ofsted parent view questionnaire so the results may show more respondents than pupils attending the school in september 2019 the questions asked on ofsted parent view were updated. The weald definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The intention of the mathematics curriculum at weald of kent grammar school is to ensure our students develop an understanding of the fundamentals that underpin everything in the world about them. Parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. Weald of kent grammar school kent school information.
Johns transfer to a wide variety of secondary schools at the end of year 6. Weald of kent grammar school sets no test of its own for applicants at this stage of entry. Weald of kent grammar school policy for 201920 admissions. Originally established as a boys public school, it admitted girls into t. Kent is a county in south east england and one of the home counties. Pupils will only be considered for admission if they achieve the minimum qualifying score in this test. By the time they leave weald of kent at the end of their secondary school life, we wish our. Appointments can be amended via a link from the email confirmation please ensure your email address is correct. At weald of kent, we are committed to deliver a curriculum of consistent.
According to department for education figures released this week, tgs achieved an attainment 8 score of 77. New grammar school plans in tatters after lawyers step in. Entry to year 12 if you wish to join the weald of kent sixth form you must have an average gcse point score of at least 46 calculated from your best eight gcse results including a. Below you can search for each school that we have an old school photo for. The number of student gaining aa is the best ever in weald of kents history at 38%, with 73% of all entries achieving ab. The plan involves creating a satellite campus of an existing selective school in kent. If more pupils achieve the qualifying score than the admission number, then the schools admission criteria will be used to determine which applicants will get a place. We organise uk open data by location and signpost the source. Borden grammar school is a selective boys grammar school with academy status situated in the centre of sittingbourne, kent, england, which educates students aged 1118. In schools, i talk about my books, my inspirations and what its like to be a professional creative person. The county also shares borders with essex along the estuary of the river thames connected by land via high speed 1 and the dartford crossing, and with the french department of pasdecalais through the channel tunnel.
Private secondary school wise if your dc isnt grammar suited there are some nice secondary schools including wally hall in sevenoaks and sackville in hildenborough. Labour should be ashamed of driving michael gove away from. Weald of kent grammar schools sevenoaks annexe officially. Labour should be ashamed of driving michael gove away from education michael goves opponents got what they deserved in nicky morgan and a. Invicta grammar school will be holding a year 5 open evening on monday 20 may 2019. Transfer to secondary school st johns church of england primary. Weald of kent grammar school address, contact number. Cookie policy this site uses cookies to store information on your computer.
Hillview school for girls, brionne gardens, tonbridge tn9 2he, tel. Kent county council coordinates all admission applications on behalf of the school. The kings school, rochester is an english independent school in rochester, kent. The school claims to be the second oldest continuously operating school in the world, having been founded in 604 ad.
When the doors opened, guests saw 300 year 7 pupils from both the sevenoaks annexe and the main weald of kent grammar school site in tonbridge, arranged in rows and ready to entertain. If you wish to apply for a year 7 place at a kent grammar school, you can. Secondary schools sundridge and brasted ce primary school. Transfer to secondary school st johns church of england. The 169 strong cohort achieved an average points score of a per. Weve analysed all the local government data to bring you the rundown on your local secondary schools. Jun 19, 2017 a guide to kent grammar schools for boys june 19, 2017 thousands of children from bromley, orpington, sidcup and bexley sit the kent test each year but often their parents dont realise that they are at a disadvantage because of their distance from the schools. Sep 12, 2017 a third of pupils at the new sevenoaks grammar school are being forced to leave lessons early to catch buses amid timetable chaos the weald of kents annexe in seal hollow road finishes at 3. For example, they may be predecessor or successor establishments.
First new grammar school in 50 years opens in kent bbc news. This girls only secondary school has 1,552 pupils, with a capacity of 1,300, aged from eleven up to eighteen, and the type of establishment is academy converter. We have over 65,000 old school photographs from over 7,000 uk schools. Please check the schools website for full details of the admission criteria. On the last day at the school, i even had to write about 20 autographs. The school holds specialisms in languages and science. As an exweald girl myself, i have benefitted first hand from the opportunities that a first rate weald education offers. Jan 11, 2016 image caption tonbridges weald of kent grammar school is scheduled to open on a site in sevenoaks in 2017. It became a 6th form college in the 80s and then combined to form part of harrow college. Weald of kent, as previously mentioned is a really great school but is increasingly in recent years started becoming more pressurised. Weald of kent grammar school award winning study centre to shout about weald of kent school recently opened their brand new mathematics, sixth form study and exam centre with a ceremony attended by both the mayor of tonbridge, cllr. Secondary offer day 2020 cutoff scores for tonbridge grammar school tgs the school.
Tonbridges weald of kent grammar school has built a. Our school has a distinctive ethos based on strong values in which cooperation and respect for others are high priorities. We have also listed the schools we are looking for. The history of maidstone and its environs goes as far back as mesolithic times. Jun 19, 2017 a guide to kent grammar schools for girls june 19, 2017 thousands of children from bromley, orpington, sidcup and bexley sit the kent test each year but often their parents dont realise that they are at a disadvantage because of their distance from the schools. Welcome to the weald of kent grammar school parents evening booking system.
Prospective families are always very welcome to visit our school by attending one of our open events or by making an individual visit by appointment. We have been an ofsted outstanding school since 2007. The school originated in the middle ages as an educational foundation for children in canterbury, emerging as a separate school for girls in 1881, its brother school is simon langton grammar school for boys which resides a mere half mile away. Whilst the school mainly admits boys, a small number girls have been educated at the school within the sixth form. New grammar school could pave the way for dozens more.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy. It was founded in 1885, and is a member of the headmasters and headmistresses conference. Here weald of kent grammar school, tudeley lane, tonbridge, tn9 2jp, is put into focus to show its scores in relation to other schools in the area. Bringing language to life in the secondary classroom. Weald of kent students are consistently recognised nationally for their academic excellence. Physics weald collaboration hillview school tonbridge kent uk. Click on the school names below to visit their websites. When booking appointments please only book one appointment per subject even if your child has multiple teachers. Plans to challenge the approval of englands first new grammar school in 50 years. I am enormously proud to be the headteacher of weald of kent grammar school. Tonbridge grammar school is west kent and east sussexs best performing state school at gcse.
Weald of kent prospectus by cleverbox uk ltd issuu. Its true, grammar schools are not about equality thats. Weald of kent is a selective girls grammar school for 1118 year olds with a roll of approximately 1550 students. Weald of kent grammar school, kent, kent, united kingdom. For information on which books to use and how to structure 11 plus exam preparation for entry to weald of kent grammar school go to our exam papers and books section for kent. Individuality, integrity, good manners, tolerance and resilience. Thinking school weald of kent is committed to developing fully the independent thinking skills possessed by our students. Topics covered range from the smallest of subatomic particles to the vast history of the universe, alongside relevant applications in engineering and medical physics. Im honoured to have been patron of reading for the abbey school, and patron of the tsf readers cup. Weald of kent grammar school believes that students must be presented with a wide a range of learning opportunities to ensure that they truly benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum. Information such as headteachers name, school website, address, location on the map, gender, agerange and school type also typically take 1 to 2 months to be updated here after first being updated, by the school, in get information about schools. The best and worst performing west kent secondary schools. This shows whether a pupils family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Weald of kents new head is a former pupil who insists its.
This course is delivered in collaboration with the weald of kent grammar school and takes a contentled approach to learning physics. Weald of kent grammar school contact phone number is. Tunbridge wells girls grammar school twggs, established in 1905, is an allfemale selective school in royal tunbridge wells, a town in kent, england. The school has over 1,000 girls on roll and was rated as outstanding in its 2007 ofsted inspection. The following is a list of grammar schools and partially selective schools in the uk. The school library used to be where room 1 currently is. We brought astronauts michael foale and steve swanson to. The crowd fell silent as the youngest pupils sang an adapted version of lean on me with some visitors moved to tears. Dictionary grammar blog school scrabble thesaurus translator quiz more resources more from. It is a cathedral school and, being part of the foundation of rochester cathedral, the dean of rochester serves as chair of the schools governing body. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading teaching grammar through literature. See old threads on here for previous years cutoffs, or ask the school. Bringing language to life in the secondary classroom kindle edition by mcglynn, anna, fenn, rachel. A guide to kent grammar schools for girls kin learning.