SIR ROGER MANWOOD'S SCHOOL in Kent, Sandwich

Education Centre Information: Sir Roger Manwood's School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Kent
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 28/02/2011
Boarders: Children's Home (Boarding School)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 914
Number of boys: 480
Number of girls: 434
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1563, the school moved to its current 31-acre site in 1895. Numbers have risen steadily and the school expanded to four-form entry in September 1997. There are two boarding houses on site, The Lodge for girls and The Grange for boys. A new four-laboratory science block opened in September 1994, a new technology block opened in 1997, followed by a large sports hall and classroom block in 1998. The computer network has been considerably expanded; multi-media language laboratory opened in 2004. Specialist language college status from September 2003; broad range of modern foreign languages includes Mandarin Chinese and Japanese; exchange opportunities with schools in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and China. Strong sporting tradition; music and drama also strong; new music block in 2003. The Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Young Enterprise, public speaking and foreign exchanges are among the many extra-curricular activities offered. After-school care, until 4.30pm (Monday to Thursday). Over-subscribed, with more than two applications per place. Sportsmark (2004); Investor in People status (2005); DfES achievement award (2002). Ethos: 'An academic school with a very strong extra-curricular tradition; a family ethos that develops strong moral and spiritual values; a caring community in which pupils feel able to fulfil their potential'.

Address:

Address: Manwood Road

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Postcode: CT13 9JX
Kent, Sandwich.
Telephone: 01304 613286

Website: http://www.srms.kent.sch.uk

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