Weald of kent grammar school will post their welcome letters in march 2014 and subsequent years. Weald of kent grammar school will post their welcome letters in march 2016 and subsequent years. I am enormously proud to be the headteacher of weald of kent grammar school. Use the information below to find our recommended 11 plus books and papers that specifically relate to your application. 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. For example, they may be predecessor or successor establishments. Kent college, hillview school for girls, weald of kent grammar school, the skinners school, invicta grammar school for girls, mas. You can also see how it compares against other schools across england.
The school has over 1,000 girls on roll and was rated as outstanding in its 2007 ofsted inspection. Key breakthrough in tunbridge wells grammar school for boys. Morgan revealed last week that she would allow the weald of kent girls grammar school in tonbridge to build. Grammar school expansion legal challenge dropped legal challenge to weald of kent grammar school annex has been dropped by campaign groups after information was held back by. An artists impression of what the sevenoaks grammar annexe and trinity school would. 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. The weald of kent grammar school has dropped a key condition used to justify that its satellite site was really part of the same school. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover weald ofs connections and jobs at similar companies. The weald of kent in tonbridge opened an annexe in sevenoaks in 2017. The proposed new school for 500 girls in sevenoaks would evade the ban by being classified as a satellite branch of the allgirls weald of kent grammar, ten miles away in tonbridge. Miss boughton, a former pupil at weald of kent grammar school, was driving home from a dinner party in heavy rain with her sister, amy, 22, when she skidded on the bend, on the a21 between. Our school has a distinctive ethos based on strong values in which cooperation and respect for others are high priorities.
Justifying the decision, nicky morgan, the then education secretary, insisted the sites would function as one school, including a crosssite curriculum that would bring pupils together at least once a week. Harrow weald is the northernmost part of the town of harrow in greater london, england. Hadlow primary school pupils have transferred to the following schools over the last few years. Pupils caught in middle of drive to expand kents grammar schools. In some cases grammar schools will have geographic restrictions on who can apply and in others they are open entry. Green light for the first new grammar school in 50 years. Multisports at weald of kent runs individual sports, team sports and team building activities within weald of kent grammar school sevenoaks annexe. Campaigners say sevenoaks annexe of weald of kent grammar.
Weald of kent grammar school is located in tonbridge tn9, and offers grass pitches, and sports hall. Appointments can be amended via a link from the email confirmation please ensure your email address is correct. Sevenoaks grammar pupils are being forced to leave lessons early. We have been an ofsted outstanding school since 2007. 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. Some lessonpastoral time are also dedicated to reading. Specific admissions and 11 plus exam information to help you to be successful with an 11 plus application to weald of kent grammar school. Drama classes, dance classes, singing classes for children aged 4 18 covering tonbridge and surrounding areas with over 700 theatre schools and more than 40,000 students worldwide. We organise uk open data by location and signpost the source. Year 7 admission to weald of kent grammar school is determined by pupil performance in the kent eleven plus exam. In 2017, weald of kent grammar school academy trust was granted permission to operate an annexe in sevenoaks. Teams and classes will continue to operate at weald of kent grammar school. Dartford grammar school for girls 99% 165 pupils 7. If information is incorrect in get information about schools, please report it to the school.
Sep 04, 2017 the term and holiday dates have not been verified by weald of kent grammar school. Weald of kent grammar school 16 19 bursary policy 202021 june 2019 eligibility to be eligible to receive a bursary in the academic year 202021 the student must be aged over 16 and under 19 on 31 august 2021 and must satisfy efa residency criteria. An mp has said plans to set up a satellite site for a grammar school could be a. Pupils will only be considered for admission if they achieve the minimum qualifying score in this test. 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. The application process explained in this book does not. 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. Ministers are under pressure to investigate a grammar school that has now stopped sending pupils to its satellite site despite the arrangement being a key justification used to prove it was working as a single school. This does not show pupils who actually received free school. Nicky morgans decision to allow a controversial grammar school expansion on a site nine miles away has again been questioned after new claims the school flouted consultation guidelines. A guide to kent grammar schools for boys kin learning. The fair access coordinated admissions office is based at. Weald of kent grammar school secondary school weald of. As a result the secretary of state for education has agreed that, from 2017, weald of kent grammar school.
Weald of kents new head is a former pupil who insists its. In 2017 tonbridges weald of kent grammar school opened a satellite site 10 miles away in sevenoaks. A guide to kent grammar schools for girls kin learning. Weald of kent grammar school holidays and term dates. Welcome to weald of kent or as we are more affectionately known wok. Parents evening system weald of kent grammar school. Another grammar school eyes satellite site schools week. Parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. In october 2015 the weald of kent grammar school was given permission to open a satellite site nine miles away in sevenoaks. Welcome to the weald of kent grammar school parents evening booking system. Weald of kent grammar school news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2018. An annexe is a school that is under the same name but located elsewhere. My son began his journey at st michaels last friday in the nursery class and, one week on, i have to write to say how impressed i am and how thrilled we are with our decision to send him to such an amazing school. 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.
Weald of kent grammar drops pupilsharing on satellite site. The school holds specialisms in languages and science. Jun 20, 2019 weve analysed all the local government data to bring you the rundown on your local secondary schools. You will need to apply for a secondary school place when your child is in year 6 at. Nicky morgan subverting law by approving grammar school. 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.
Parents must advise the school either in writing or by email by the deadline date as given by kcc whether they are accepting or declining the place offered. Weald of kent grammar school the good schools guide. 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. Secondary schools sundridge and brasted ce primary school.
It became a 6th form college in the 80s and then combined to form part of harrow college. What a wonderful week we had in junior school celebrating childrens literature through the book week theme reading is my secret. Welcome to the official facebook page for weald of kent grammar school. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks.
When booking appointments please only book one appointment per subject even if your child has multiple teachers. 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. These establishments are linked with weald of kent grammar school, urn. Medway school of dancing, 145 high street, tonbridge 2020. This sports group based in weald offers a challenging and engaging sports regime for. 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. Campaigners say sevenoaks annexe of weald of kent grammar in. Weald of kent grammar school contact phone number is. Weald of kent, as previously mentioned is a really great school but is increasingly in recent years started becoming more pressurised. View weald of kent grammar schools profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Kent choosing your new grammar school parents should check with each school for their admissions criteria because these do change frequently.
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. In 1998 a ban was placed on the creation of new grammar schools, so if a new grammar school was to be built it would have to be an annexe. 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. Jan 11, 2016 image caption tonbridges weald of kent grammar school is scheduled to open on a site in sevenoaks in 2017. 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. Extra curricular activities weald of kent grammar school. Student died on slippery bend that officials ruled was not. Kent children sit 11plus as government plans new grammar schools. Data is available on pupils attainment, average grades, the quality of the teaching and when the school was last inspected. 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.
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. The weald of kent in tonbridge opened an annexe in sevenoaks in 2017, but now campaigners say it. Click on the school names below to visit their websites. Weald of kent grammar school policy for 201920 admissions. This shows whether a pupils family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. The weald of kent grammar school was given permission by the government in 2015 to open a satellite nine miles from its main location on the condition it operates as one school. Weald of kent grammar school is set in a beautiful, treelined location in tonbridge, kent. On this page you will find information about senior schools, their contact details. Weve analysed all the local government data to bring you the rundown on your local secondary schools. Weald of kent grammar school annexe challenge put on hold.
Weald of kent grammar school, tonbridge 99% 166 pupils 6. 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. One example is the weald of kent grammar school in tonbridge, kent. 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. Plus any local knowledge on true rather than published catchment area. Schools of the same phase primary or secondary for which data are available. Weald of kent grammar school, kent, kent, united kingdom. Grammar school expansion flouted guidelines schools week. In some cases grammar schools will have geographic.
Events highsted grammar school, sittingbourne, kent. This school arose from weald of kent grammar school. The weald of kent is a selective grammar school for girls. 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. Stagecoach performing arts tonbridge, weald of kent. Book now to reserve your places in these new january courses. It is formed from a leafy 1930s suburban development along with ancient woodland, and forms part of the london borough of harrow.
The pros and cons of grammar schools education secretary nicky morgan has reignited the debate over grammar schools after giving the weald of kent the go ahead. This is a selective grammar school that takes students from a wide catchment area. Kent children sit 11plus as government plans new grammar. An annexe of the school is being built in sevenoaks, also in kent. Here weald of kent grammar school, tudeley lane, tonbridge, tn9 2jp, is put. Governors are seeking for weald of kent grammar school to be as environmentally friendly as possible in serving its local community and our admissions policy reflects this. External sport multisports weald of kent discovery block sept 2017. Grammar school expansion legal challenge dropped telegraph. This increased the number of year 7 places to 265 overall, across two sites. Welcome to the official page for weald of kent grammar school. Nicky morgan subverting law by approving grammar school, says labour. See old threads on here for previous years cutoffs, or ask the school. The three senior runnersup were ciara mcgauley, from weald of kent grammar school, tonbridge.
Weald of kent grammar school, weald of kent grammar school. Please check the school s website for full details of the admission criteria. Podcast concerns over plans for new theme park 01052019. Use dmy dates from december 2016 articles needing additional references from december 2018 all articles.
Weald of kent grammar school is located in tonbridge and falls under the local authority of kent. 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 sets no test of its own for applicants at this stage of entry. Weald of kent grammar school is a selective or grammar school with academy status in. Extra curricular activities and the house system will be shared across the. There are calls for an investigation into a kent grammar school amid claims its acting illegally. Just two weeks ago, more than eight thousand kent children, who sat the. To view the local council dates visit kent local education authority.
As an exweald girl myself, i have benefitted first hand from the opportunities. Weald of kent grammar school address, contact number. Weald of kent grammar school 16 19 bursary policy 202021 june 2019 eligibility to be eligible to receive a bursary in the academic year 202021 the student must be aged over 16 and under 19 on 31. Full contact details including a location map can be found here. Parents must advise the school either in writing or by email by the deadline date as given by kcc. In november, the authority lodged plans with ministers to create a sevenoaks annexe of weald of kent grammar school, which is based in tonbridge, eight miles away. 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. To meet that requirement, it ran a crosssite curriculum, bringing pupils together at least once a week. Under a 1998 law it is illegal to open any new grammars, but the government signed off on the.
This does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but those who are eligible to receive them. The education secretary approved an application in october last year from weald of kent grammar school, in tonbridge, to open an annexe on a site in sevenoaks. New kent grammar school in sevenoaks to be approved by. Hi is it normal classes tomorrow or the beach theme that was mentioned last week. Weald of kent grammar school set up a satellite site in the town thanks to. Action required shoreham cultural and arts eisteddfod festival.
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