WEALD OF KENT GRAMMAR SCHOOL in Kent, Tonbridge

Education Centre Information: Weald of Kent Grammar School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Kent
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/01/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1080
Number of boys: 49
Number of girls: 1031
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Girls
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Background:

Founded in 1947 and became a grammar school in 1978. Set in extensive grounds on the edge of Tonbridge. Extensive building in recent years has resulted in new floodlit netball and tennis courts and a new technology building in 1999, refurbishment of all science laboratories in 2000; new cafeteria and student study areas, ICT rooms and language laboratories in 2003; 16-classroom block for English and humanities in 2006. All new facilities designed to promote range of learning styles incorporating ICT. Specialist language college status from 1999, enabling ICT facilities for all pupils to be extended. Kent table tennis champions and all teams reached the finals for netball. Many students are in Kent county orchestra and choirs. It maintains good links with the local community, providing an evening centre for Kent Music School, Kent Netball and adult learning in modern languages. These links enhance the school-led extra-curricular opportunities for our students; 60 clubs and societies. British Council International School Award; internationalism is a strong theme throughout the school, with many opportunities for travel to foreign countries. Before-school care, from 8.25am; after-school care, until 5pm. Over-subscribed, with more than three applications per place. Artsmark Silver (2004); Sportsmark; Investor in People status; DfES achievement award; training school status. Ethos: 'A high emphasis is placed on academic achievement within a caring community and great importance is placed on personal development. All staff and students are valued for their individual contribution to school life and the emphasis is on praise, encouragement and reward'.