Image caption tonbridges weald of kent grammar school is scheduled to open on a site in sevenoaks in 2017. 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. Anything resembling school uniform really comes in handy for world book day. World book day in pictures as maidstone schools mark the occasion. Teacher login login and continue parent login administrator login. 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. Events highsted grammar school, sittingbourne, kent. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get. Primary school children wore costumes to demonstrate their favourite word. Pupils at sussex schools dressed up for world book day today. Weald of kent grammar school simmonds school uniforms. Some lessonpastoral time are also dedicated to reading.
This shows whether a pupils family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. If information is incorrect in get information about schools, please report it to the school. World book day costume ideas for teachers ca engage education. Welcome to the official page for weald of kent grammar school. Welcome to weald of kent or as we are more affectionately known wok. The dates for weald of kent grammar school may be different to the dates published by the local education authority, so please ensure you check the dates with the school before booking a holiday. Schools of the same phase primary or secondary for which data are available. Weald of kent grammar school policy for 201920 admissions. See old threads on here for previous years cutoffs, or ask the school. Kent choosing your new grammar school parents should check with each school for their admissions criteria because these do change frequently. 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. All saints churchyard and its extension adjoin this cemetery and their most famous interment is of leefe robinson, a pilot who was awarded the victoria cross. This article is within the scope of wikiproject kent, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of the county of kent in south east england on wikipedia.
We have been an ofsted outstanding school since 2007. To view the local council dates visit kent local education authority. I am enormously proud to be the headteacher of weald of kent grammar school. We organise uk open data by location and signpost the source. Weald of kent grammar schools sevenoaks annexe officially. At weald of kent, we are committed to deliver a curriculum of consistent. 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.
First new grammar school in 50 years opens in kent bbc. As an ex weald girl myself, i have benefitted first hand from the opportunities that a first rate weald education offers. We make a positive difference in the education we deliver for the 1,200 students aged 1118 who study here, by successfully creating. Parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. Plans to challenge the approval of englands first new grammar school in 50 years. This years results puts maidstones invicta grammar school on top as the best school in kent. Weald of kent grammar school is located in tonbridge tn9, and offers grass pitches, and sports hall. Aug 08, 2016 do grammar schools really promote social mobility. Please check the school s website for full details of the admission criteria. Located in tonbridge, kent, weald of kent grammar school is a selective grammar for girls aged 1118. Pupils will only be considered for admission if they achieve the minimum qualifying score in this test. Weald of kent grammar school annexe challenge put on hold.
Weald of kent grammar school is a selective or grammar school with academy status in tonbridge, kent, for girls aged 1118 and boys aged 1618. 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. And it means opening up the 100 leading independent day schools on the basis of. As an exweald girl myself, i have benefitted first hand from the opportunities that a first rate weald education offers.
Every secondary school in kent ranked from best to worst. National league tables may only look at overall gcse results, as well as newer measures such as attainment 8 and progress 8. Schools have marked world book day in a number of different ways. This page is best viewed in an up todate web browser with style sheets css enabled. When booking appointments please only book one appointment per subject even if your child has multiple teachers. This included a riddle competition by the english department. Maidstones schoolchildren dress up for world book day kentonline. Weald of kent grammar school, kent, kent, united kingdom.
Englands first new grammar school in five decades has opened. Be the first to hear of their future vacancies by signing up now for a job alert. The school states that the published admissions number pan is 150, meaning 150 girls are offered places at the school each year. Kent county council coordinates all admission applications on behalf of the school. Mar 10, 2016 on the 4th march 2016, tgs held its annual world book day event and this year the proceeds raised were for the charity joshua orphan care which 20 year 12 students are partnering with in july for their community project trip to malawi. First new grammar school in 50 years opens in kent bbc news. Pupils and teachers in and around maidstone have found novel ways of. We spend one school day in ten in a different town to get. Weald of kent grammar school the good schools guide. Tonbridges weald of kent grammar school has built a. 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. Weald of kent grammar school will post their welcome letters in march 2016 and subsequent years. Should parents have any questions about the admissions process, they should contact the council, rather than the school. With the addition of our lodge and hotel, both onsite, the weald of kent makes an ideal venue for weddings, functions, private dining, conferences, golf breaks, corporate, charity and society golf days.
The school has over 1,000 girls on roll and was rated as outstanding in its 2007 ofsted inspection. 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. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will. Tunbridge wells boys grammar school open events weald of kent grammar school for girls open events. Mr carvell and a group of year 7 students promoted the day with ideas of how to get involved, books to read and events throughout the school. Weve analysed all the local government data to bring you the rundown on your local secondary schools. Below, in pdf form, you will find all the details you need regarding uniforms for the current academic year and for the new academic year beginning in september. Previously known as tonbridge technical high school for.
A guide to kent grammar schools for girls kin learning. 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. Weald of kent grammar school for girls last advertised a job 1 week ago. This year world book day was celebrated at highsted on thursday 6 march. World book day dress up as a book character saint georges. Please like our page to keep up to date with all the latest news. This is a selective grammar school that takes students from a wide catchment area. In second place is ashfords highworth grammar school, while third is dartford grammar school.
We serve food all day,every day and are particularly proud of our sunday carvery. Weald of kent grammar school is located in tonbridge and falls under the local authority of kent. World book day sparks pupils imagination at wisbech. The school holds specialisms in languages and science. Weald of kent grammar uses the kent test at 11 plus to allocate year 7 places. 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. Reading homework are encouraged, as well as giving students the opportunity to read aloud in lessons. 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. Kent sportshall athletics competition christmas dress up day year 6 skiing latest. Extra curricular activities weald of kent grammar school. If more pupils achieve the qualifying score than the admission number, then the school s admission criteria will be used to determine which applicants will get a place. Weald of kent grammar school holidays and term dates. Sevenoaks grammar pupils are being forced to leave lessons early.
However, schools are able to consult with the department for education on the expansion of their existing schools and that is exactly what weald of kent did. The sevenoaks annexe was the first grammar school site to open in decades, following a change in legislation which banned new ones opening. Weald of kent grammar school view and make freedom of. Welcome to the weald of kent grammar school parents evening booking system. Weald of kent, as previously mentioned is a really great school but is increasingly in recent years started becoming more pressurised. The lower school assembly was dedicated to world book day.
Parents evening system weald of kent grammar school. For example, they may be predecessor or successor establishments. 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. Apr 23, 20 this page is best viewed in an up todate web browser with style sheets css enabled. Lewes old grammar school junior school pupils dressed as book characters for world book day, photo. Sep 08, 2017 englands first new grammar school in five decades has opened.
If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Appointments can be amended via a link from the email confirmation please ensure your email address is correct. I understand it is not just that our students are supported to achieve excellent academic results, it is the resilience, strength of character and. Weald of kent grammar school, weald of kent grammar school. In some cases grammar schools will have geographic restrictions on who can apply and in others they are open entry. Pupils at the weald of kent grammar school in tonbridge. Weald of kent grammar school address, contact number. These establishments are linked with weald of kent grammar school, urn. The term and holiday dates have not been verified by weald of kent grammar school. Weald of kent grammar school uniform is available online and in our tunbridge wells shop monday saturday 95. Youngsters across the county, including maidstone, the weald and malling boroughs, went above and beyond to perfect the day marking the. 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.
Watch out if youre applying to weald of kent thinking your dd can do japanese. Weald of kent grammar school contact phone number is. 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. Previously known as tonbridge technical high school for girls, the school was established in its current form in 1982.
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