Kent Grammar Schools

Notes

Kent Council - Kent Test Dates
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools  September 
Test date for pupils not in Kent Primary schools September
https://www.kent.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/105073/Secondary-determined-scheme-for-2021-22.pdf

Kent County Council - Official Website for the Kent Test
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-6

Kent Test Leaflet
https://www.kent.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/58524/Kent-Test-registration-leaflet.pdf

Kent Test Familiarisation Booklet - GL Assessment
https://www.kent.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/14513/Kent-Test-familiarisation-booklet.pdf

Kent Test Paper - From Official Kent Council Website

The tests are multiple-choice with a separate answer sheet. They are marked by an automated marking machine.

The first test will be an English and Maths paper and will take 1 hour. Each section will involve a 5 minute practice exercise followed by a 25 minute test. The English section will involve a comprehension exercise as well as some additional questions drawn from a set designed to test literacy skills.

The second test will be a reasoning paper. It will take about 1 hour, including the practice sections and questions. It will contain a verbal reasoning section and a non-verbal reasoning section of roughly the same length. The non-verbal reasoning will be split into short sections, administered and timed individually.

There will also be a writing exercise which will not be marked but may be used by a local headteacher panel as part of the headteacher assessment stage of the process. 40 minutes will be allowed for the writing task, including 10 minutes planning time.

https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Parents in Kent face a considerable challenge when completing their CAF (Common Application Form). The Admissions Criteria for schools differ for almost every school in the County and must be studied extremely carefully by prospective parents.

Some schools known as the “super-selectives” allocate places by score, but there may be geographic limits imposed as well. Other schools use distance or parish boundaries as the main criterion for admission. Schools that do not use score to allocate places may have rules about siblings taking priority. (It is illegal under the school Admissions Code to use score to allocate places and give priority to siblings.)

https://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/schools/regions/kent-11-plus

The Dover, Shepway, Mayfield and Highsted Tests do not qualify you for admission to any other grammar school.

Six Kent grammar schools also offer places through their own tests. These are: Dover Grammar School for Boys; Dover Grammar School for Girls; Folkestone School for Girls; The Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone; Highsted Grammar, Sittingbourne; and Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend. Eligibility for admission depends on success at either the school's own test or the Kent Test, although if the school is oversubscribed, as happened with four of the six schools for 2020 entry (excluding Dover Boys and Highsted), places are awarded through the oversubscription criteria which do not take into account which test was passed to achieve eligibility.

Test date for pupils in Kent primary schools - September 

Test date for out of county pupils - September 

https://www.kentadvice.co.uk/secondary-school-admissions/kent-grammar-schools.html

Barton Court Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates: September 

Ofsted Report: Good
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/137474

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Thinking School

We are an Advanced accredited ‘Thinking School’ (July 2017).
http://www.bartoncourt.org/229/mission-statement

through an educational community in which all members share a common commitment to giving regular careful thought to everything that takes place. This involves both students and staff learning how to think reflectively, critically and creatively, and employing these skills and techniques in the construction of a meaningful curriculum and associated activities.

http://www.bartoncourt.org/258/curriculum-intention

More information can be found on the webpage below:
http://www.bartoncourt.org/461/an-accredited-thinking-school

Curriculum

During all 3 key stages there is a strong focus on PSHEE and SMSC within our curriculum to support students in being safe and healthy.

At GCSE, all students have the opportunity to study the English Baccalaureate (EBACC). At KS4 we also give students the opportunity to study a Level 2 BTEC giving them access to specialist work-related learning.

At Post-16, students choose from a wide range of Advanced Level and Level 3 BTEC courses, have the opportunity to study the AQA Extended Project Qualification and the AQA Baccalaureate.

http://www.bartoncourt.org/258/curriculum-intention

Facilities

The school is situated on a World Heritage site and consists of three sides of a would-be quadrangle around the lake. The “old house”, with its lake, ancient trees, gardens and playing fields make Barton Court an idyllic place in which to learn.

In January 2018, our additional teaching block was officially opened. This contains 7 new classrooms, 3 new state-of-the-art Science Laboratories, a brand new school kitchen/servery and dining facility, additional washrooms and al fresco dining. This new building has transformed the school into a modern and welcoming space for all stakeholders to enjoy. As part of this development a new computerised music room and new, second sixth form common room have been recently created in the main building.

The Main Block contains 7 fully equipped Science Laboratories, English and Mathematics teaching classrooms.

The School also has a state of the art purpose built Sports Hall, in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University, and with the expansive playing fields, tennis courts, Performing Arts Studio and use of local sporting facilities such as the Polo Farm Sports Club and the local swimming pool we are able to offer a wide range of sporting activities, at all levels, to meet the needs and interests of our students.

Recently built is an additional teaching block that contains a purpose built Food Technology room, two ICT rooms with the latest technology, and a suite of language classrooms to support our commitment to Language learning at KS3, KS4 and KS5.

A Sixth Form Learning Resource Centre to support student learning is in the heart of the School, overlooking the school lake, with a mezzanine floor containing a suite of 30 computers. On the ground floor are work stations, another suite of 30 computers, and a careers library.

http://www.bartoncourt.org/230/facilities

ICT

The school has 2 cross-curricular ICT Suites, in addition to 2 open-access ICT Suites housed in the Learning Resource Centre and the Sixth Form Centre. The school has significantly invested in ICT in recent years, including a new communication and server infrastructure. There are over 270 computers available for student use, and these are replaced every 5 years at a minimum. All students have access to Office 365 providing online storage and access to the Microsoft Office suite for home use.

http://www.bartoncourt.org/313/ict-services-facilities

GCSE Results
http://www.bartoncourt.org/232/exam-results
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137474/barton-court-grammar-school/secondary

Borden Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:
September 

Ofsted Report: Good
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/137800

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Borden Grammar School as we know it today was built in 1928.

Borden became a Sports College in September 2006.
https://www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/index.php/pages/about-us

Facilities

An artificial pitch and pavilion were completed in 2003 as a joint project with the Old Bordenian Hockey Club. This development, part financed by Sport England, has provided an excellent community resources as well as a key sporting facility for the school and the hockey club.

A further modernisation programme was completed in October 2007. The Library, Sixth Form Study Area, Sixth Form Common Room, three classrooms, toilets, changing rooms and offices were all updated.

https://www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/index.php/pages/about-us

The Hardy Block was added in the 1970s and the Short Building in the 1990s. In recent years we have added an artificial pitch, multi-use games area, Pavilion, Climbing Wall and a Library Resource Centre.

https://www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/images/curriculum/ks3/Guide_for_Parents_-_2015.pdf

Accelerated Reader

Reading Awards – together with the English department boys will partake in Reading Awards focusing on expanding both reading and English language skills.

https://www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/index.php/libraryroot/accelerated-reader

GCSE Results
https://www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk/index.php/exams/ks4-exam-result-information
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137800/borden-grammar-school/secondary

Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates: September

Ofsted Report: Good
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136382

In September 2013, Clarendon House and neighboring Chatham House Grammar School merged to form the Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarendon_House_Grammar_School

Chatham & Clarendon Grammer School Website

https://www.ccgrammarschool.co.uk

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Music

The school has a long standing reputation for producing high quality music with many students being regular participants in the school orchestra, choir and a multitude of bands. Our musicians have entertained the public in an amazing variety of venues: Broadstairs, London, Barcelona & St Marks Square, Venice!

Sports

The PE/Sport Curriculum offers an amazing array of opportunities, you name it we do it! We have successful teams in covering all the major sports and encourage our talented young sportsmen and women who compete beyond school level. The school runs an extensive fixture card including weekends and after school for all ages. The school has county cricket and rugby players as well as students competing at international level in the biathlon, modern pentathlon, hockey, swimming, fencing, kickboxing, taekwondo, golf and sailing.

Trips

The school offers a range of residential visits in this country and abroad, the Opal

Coast Northern France - Year 7, Rockley Watersports in South West France - Year 9, for example.

Cadets

Our RAF cadet section sees students learn skills for leadership, field-craft, flying, gliding and adventure training, with frequent camps and opportunities to visit and train in RAF stations around the world.

Single Sex & Co-Ed

Single-sex teaching throughout Key Stage 3 and in the GCSE core subjects, mixed teaching in the GCSE option subjects and throughout the Sixth Form.

https://www.ccgrammarschool.co.uk/35/about-the-school

Facilities

Do not be deceived by the obviously vintage architecture of much of our school buildings – behind the historic façade students are able to access well-equipped specialist teaching accommodation, including a total of 14 Science laboratories, 5 technology workshops, 6 ICT suites and the full range of specialist rooms for the Arts. The Chatham site includes excellent facilities for Sport & PE with pitches and a modern astro-turf. In addition to two school libraries, students are also welcome to use the ultra-modern refurbished Ramsgate Library, right next door to Clarendon House.

The Sixth Form Common Room has state-of-the-art informal study facilities including both desktops, full wi-fi access and secure portable device recharging lockers – and internet café, to match the standard of any university Student Union.

Exciting plans to build a new STEM block (nine Science laboratories, four Design Technology studios and four Mathematics rooms) and a new Sports Hall on the Chatham House site are being prepared and it is hoped within the next few years to have the new development completed.

A £2m grant from the Department of Education enabled the school to refurbish the roof and windows at the Chatham House and Clarendon House sites.

https://www.ccgrammarschool.co.uk/39/facilities

GCSE Results
https://www.ccgrammarschool.co.uk/53/examination-results
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/136382/chatham-%26-clarendon-grammar-school/secondary

Dane Court Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates: September 

Ofsted Report: Converted to Academy, rated as outstanding prior to status change.
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118932
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136585

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

The school was officially founded in 1957.

Language

In October 2003 Dane Court applied to become a Specialist Language College, as part of which it had to demonstrate support (both verbal and financial) from local businesses, and a commitment to promote languages within its community. The bid was successful, meaning that the school received a government grant enabling it to improve its facilities for teaching modern foreign languages (primarily German, French and Spanish). It has also attempted some outreach programmes with local primary school teachers, and adult evening classes in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, although take-up has been limited.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dane_Court_Grammar_School

Teaching School

http://danecourt.kent.sch.uk/home1/welcome

Facilities

The recently completed £20 million rebuilding programme means the school has state of the art facilities which are truly suited to learning in the 21st Century.

http://danecourt.kent.sch.uk/home1/welcome

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate program is offered at Sixth Form.

GCSE Results
http://danecourt.kent.sch.uk/parents8/news6/latest-news/958-gcse-results-to-celebrate
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/136585/dane-court-grammar-school/secondary

Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Entrance Exam Dates: September 

Ofsted Report: Converted to Academy, rated as outstanding prior to status change.
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118883
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/144100

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Dartford Grammar School for Girls was awarded Science Specialist designation in 2003, and again in 2007, when we were also invited to apply for a second specialism in Mathematics and I.T.. We continue to emphasise the importance of these areas within our balanced curriculum, and have a rolling programme of improvements being made to facilities, including I.T. suites. We hold a large annual Science Fair, at which we aim to inspire local primary school children with a love of science.

https://www.dartfordgrammargirls.kent.sch.uk/200/curriculum-enhancement

Arts Mark Gold Award

We are very proud to encourage creativity in our students. We have this as one of our core values and we were very proud this year to be awarded the coveted Artsmark Gold award for our work across the Arts.

https://www.dartfordgrammargirls.kent.sch.uk/200/curriculum-enhancement

Thinking Hard

Dartford Grammar School for Girls is the home of Thinking Hard - a national programme we have developed and showcased though The PiXL Club Partnership to drive challenge for all learners in the classroom. Our distinctive ethos of teaching and learning is based on our High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS) and High Impact Learning Strategies (HILS) for students.

https://www.dartfordgrammargirls.kent.sch.uk/201/thinking-hard

Trips

During Summer 2019, there were overseas trips to Cambodia, Spain, France, Germany and Holland as well as a Bushcraft residential trip for Year 7. Other trips included: Harry Potter Studios, Matilda the Musical and Thorpe Park. The Science Museum, volunteers from The Guide Dogs and local Magistrates also came in. There was plenty of cookery, drama, art, Zumba and Pilates as well. Next year, Year 12 have the option to go to Swaziland, and other residential trips and experiences will be running.

https://www.dartfordgrammargirls.kent.sch.uk/200/curriculum-enhancement

GCSE Results
https://www.dartfordgrammargirls.kent.sch.uk/150/examination-results
https://www.dartfordgrammargirls.kent.sch.uk/32/school-news/article/185/outstanding-gcse-results-2019

Dartford Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates: September 

Ofsted Report: Converted to Academy, rated as outstanding prior to status change.
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136359
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118878

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Dartford Grammar School was founded in 1576 and is one of the oldest schools in England.

https://www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk/AboutUs/Welcome/

The school was awarded Specialist School Science College status in April 2009 and has an ongoing programme of activities to enrich the Science Curriculum.

https://www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk/Curriculum/Science-College/

National Centre for Computing Education Centre Of Excellence

Dartford Grammar School is proud to be one of thirty schools chosen by the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) as a centre of excellence. It joins a network Computing ‘Hubs’ with the aims of increasing the number of pupils in schools and colleges who study computer science at GCSE and post-16, particularly girls and in disadvantaged areas, and ensure that there is a strong pipeline of digital skills.

https://www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk/Computing-Hub/

Languages

Every student studies either Mandarin Chinese or Japanese from Year 7 and an additional European language from Year 8.

https://www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk/AboutUs/Welcome/

As one of nine Lead Schools for Languages Pedagogy in England (designated 2018) we work with other schools in the Dartford area to incorporate the latest educational research into our languages teaching practice, hosting monthly training sessions for languages teachers and trialling innovative teaching techniques.

https://www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk/Curriculum/Language-College/

As a Lead School for Languages Pedagogy, Dartford Grammar School is working with four local schools in the ‘Dartford Hub’ to support them in aligning their MFL practice at Key Stage 3 with the recommendations of the Teaching Schools Council’s MFL Pedagogy Review of November 2016.

https://www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk/Languages-Hub/

Sports College

The school also has a specialism in sports.

https://www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk/Curriculum/Sports-College/

International Baccalaureate

Dartford Grammar School provides a broad, balanced international education, following the principles of The International Baccalaureate both in the Middle Years and the Sixth Form. It is rare to be a school within the British education system that offers the IB curriculum exclusively, and we are proud to say that we now offer the opportunity to study the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form. The School received The Sunday Times IB School of the Year award in both 2017 and 2020, paying testimony to the ongoing excellent results arising through the focus and energy of students and staff in maximising the opportunities the Diploma supports.

https://www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk/AboutUs/Welcome/

GCSE Results

https://www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk/KeyInformation/Examination-Results/
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/136359/dartford-grammar-school/secondary

Dover Grammar School for Boys

Entrance Exam Dates: Dates Not Yet Announced For Dover Test. Kent Test dates below.

Kent Test
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Dover Test - September 2020 (from school via e-mail)

Arrangements to take the Dover Test will be announced in the local press, at the school’s 11+ open evening in the summer and on the School’s website (dgsb.co.uk). Information is also sent annually to all local primary schools.  Application to take the test should be made on the School’s application form which is available from the school and should be returned to the school.

The Dover Test will, whenever possible and practicable, take place on the Saturday immediately following the Kent Test. This is both to allow the School to comply with the local authority’s timescales for secondary admissions and also to minimise the period during which children of Year 6 age will be sitting tests

Ofsted Report: Good
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118931

Test Type: You need to register to take the Kent Test (GL) and/or the Dover Test (schools own test)

https://4905753ff3cea231a868-376d75cd2890937de6f542499f88a819.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/dover/uploads/document/DATES-TO-REGISTER-FOR-THE-TESTS-2020-intake.pdf?ts=1588152190

https://4905753ff3cea231a868-376d75cd2890937de6f542499f88a819.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/dover/uploads/document/DGSB-Advert-flyer-2020.png?ts=1588152787

The Kent Test (GL)

https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Teacher Training

Dover Grammar School for Boys is a leading school for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and Joint Practice Development (JPD).

We are a Leading Partnership Setting as designated by Canterbury Christ Church University, and we also maintain links with the Institute of Education at University College London, and with the Chartered College of Teaching.

https://www.dovergramboys.kent.sch.uk/253/training-development-amp-research

Fiat Lux Programme

In September 2019 we introduced a new initiative – the “Fiat Lux Programme” - for our Year 7 students. This is designed to raise aspirations and encourage students to aim as high as they can in all that they do. Achievements are recorded using students' Microsoft Office 365 Form Team and can be entered whether at school or at home. Indeed, encourage parents to sit down with their sons at home and to look at the types of achievement that he can record. We also encourage as much evidence as possible to be attached to any achievement – for example photos, web links, certificates. All these items will help to create a full and strong record of achievement and success that we very much hope will allow our students to recognise just how talented and capable they are and to remind them always to look up and aim as high as possible.

https://www.dovergramboys.kent.sch.uk/1432/the-fiat-lux-programme

EBacc

At KS4, the GCSE curriculum is studied over three years and all students will follow the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) by virtue of the options process. The EBacc ensures students pursue a balance of rigorous academic subjects at GCSE and is sound preparation for Post-16 study.

https://www.dovergramboys.kent.sch.uk/254/curriculum-overview

GCSE Results
https://www.dovergramboys.kent.sch.uk/353/exam-results
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/118931/dover-grammar-school-for-boys/secondary

Dover Grammar School for Girls

Entrance Exam Dates: Dates Not Yet Announced For Dover Test. Kent Test dates below.

Kent Test
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Dover Test -  September (from school via e-mail)

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118806

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)/and/or the Dover Test (schools own test)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

It is possible to apply for a place here either through our own procedure, the Dover Test, or that of Kent County Council. Your daughter may take the Dover Test, the Kent test or both.

(Recommend GL practice papers even for their own test).

https://dovergramgirls.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/document/WEBSITE-ADMISSIONS-2020.pdf?t=1554217714

Specialisation

Exceptional Potential

Our most able students arrive at DGGS with an additional educational need: the need to be challenged at an extremely high level in order to fulfil their potential. In addition to receiving differentiated support within lessons, students with ‘Exceptional Potential’ are encouraged to extend their learning by participating in the ‘supercurricular’ activities.

Debate Club

Entry into competitions in fields such as public speaking, STEM, creative writing and mock trials

Trips to higher education providers such as The University of Cambridge and King’s College London aimed at raising students’ future aspirations.

Inspirational guest lectures delivered by speakers from a range of different academic and professional backgrounds.

An Oxbridge group which offers advice on entrance tests and personal statements in addition to mock interview practice

http://www.dggs.kent.sch.uk/400/exceptional-potential

Enrichment Week

Enrichment weeks throughout the year give students the opportunity to develop new skills and work in new ways. Activities include Geography, fieldwork; trips to France, Italy and New York; workshops on presentation skills; theatre visits and many more.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is about the whole person, and together with academic support, mentoring, PSHE and Wellbeing support, we work towards a positive state of wellbeing in which every student realises their own potential, can cope with the stresses of life and is emotionally resilient.

The following Wellbeing Programmes are also available: Friendship and People Management; Anxiety; Body Image; Self Esteem; Presentation Skills.

https://dovergramgirls.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/document/School-Prospectus-2018-v3.pdf?t=1542895424

GCSE Results
http://www.dggs.kent.sch.uk/394/examinations
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/118806/dover-grammar-school-for-girls/secondary

Gravesend Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:

Kent Test
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/137099

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)

https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Boys school.

Specialist Teachers

Uniquely, we have reduced the number of teachers at Key Stage 3 by using specialist teachers who are highly skilled in delivering a range of subjects. This additional time spent with students helps create deep and long lasting relationships. Teachers are very aware of individual student progress and pastoral needs.

https://gravesendgrammar.com/about/our-approach/

Smoother transition to Year 7 – students have fewer teachers because we have developed the use of Key Stage 3 ‘specialists’ who teach boys several subjects in Year 7. This makes for better relationships and better understanding of individual students.

https://gravesendgrammar.com/about/our-strapline/

International Links

We are not only connected locally, but we have also built international links through sports tours and worldwide expeditions. In Languages there are a number of exchanges with schools including College St. Exupery in Amiens, College Maguerite Duras in Montelimar, and College de’Huis in Paris.

https://gravesendgrammar.com/about/partnerships/

Trips

GGS has been to Africa, China, India, South and North America and New Zealand on sporting trips, for World Challenge expeditions, or on school exchanges.

For many students the highlight of Year 7 is Curriculum Development Week in July, when they spend three nights under canvas in the Ashdown Forest. Year 7 Camp is one of those experiences that sticks with students and is often referenced when recalling their best times in the School.

For several years, Year 9 students have benefited from taking part on a Rona Sailing Trip – the aim is to provide opportunities for young people to acquire those attributes of a seaman, namely: a sense of responsibility, resourcefulness and teamwork which will help them throughout their lives.

Students in Year 10 have the opportunity to take part in a University Taster Course, to give them an insight into university life, attending lectures, learning how to management budgets and experiencing an overnight stay in Halls of Residence.

https://gravesendgrammar.com/about/curriculum-enrichment/

Bronze Arts Award

CrEx is all about students investigating the world around them through the creative arts. Art, Music and Drama can help us to understand a variety of issues and themes and encourage students to find their own personal response to them – ‘CrEx’ is about participation. Students who have gone through the curriculum will have earned the Arts Award Bronze for their participation, understanding and enjoyment of the arts, in whatever form they feel suits them best.

https://gravesendgrammar.com/curriculum-departments/art/

GCSE Results

https://gravesendgrammar.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/GCSE-Results-Summer-2019-website.pdf
https://gravesendgrammar.com/about/examination-results/

Highsted Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:

Kent Test
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Highsted Test
Testing will take place at Highsted Grammar School, Sittingbourne on September (date to be confirmed).

Ofsted Report: Converted to Academy, rated as outstanding prior to status change.
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136305
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118802

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL) or the Highsted test.
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Pupils admitted at the start of Year 7, will be those who have been judged suitable for grammar school education under the Kent selection procedure or, from September 2017, the Highsted optional test. There will be no differentiation between the two routes.

https://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk/opportunities/admissions/

The Highsted assessment tests will comprise of:

A computer based test which will assess verbal ability, numerical reasoning and non-verbal reasoning and which will be locally standardised.

An English paper to assess Reading and Writing skills and which will be marked. (Not computer based or multiple choice)

Further details of the format of the tests will be published on the School website in May before registration for the tests opens.

Specialisation

As a school we have gained recognition for specialist science status, with sponsorship from Microsoft.

https://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk/our-learning/curriculum/

STEM

Science, technology, maths and engineering (STEM) activities are central to our curriculum and through this page we showcase some of the ways in which we develop student skills and knowledge in order to encourage the pursuit of exciting careers in these areas.

https://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk/our-learning/stem-making-learning-fun/

Our new series of STEM research lectures, beginning in January 2019, sets out to explore and explain what the world of science and technology could mean for you, your family and the whole global community, as we move forwards in an ever-faster quest to understand and preserve the future of humankind and all who share this small planet.

https://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk/our-learning/stem-research-lecture-series-2019/

Sports

At Highsted, we hold the prestigious Sportsmark Award from Sport England for outstanding sports provision and opportunity and the National Healthy School Award. But here, participation in sporting activity is not just for the most talented or the best, there are clubs and competitions for many different sports at many different levels, from beginner to representation at county level.

https://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk/our-learning/wider-curriculum/

National Citizenship Service Scheme Award

Highsted students in Year 11 have been awarded a Bronze Award for their contributions to the National Citizenship Service scheme. In previous years the school has also been recognised: 4th Place in 2016, 3rd Place in 2017 and 1st Place in 2018.

https://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk/our-learning/citizenship-service-award/

Super Curriculum

Students have access to Super Curriculum lessons, most of which can be done online, to develop students even further in their favourite subjects. Students are especially encored to engage in this work if they aim to study at Oxbridge and Russell Group Universities.

https://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk/super-curriculum/

Trips

Across all year groups, there are countless trips and visits which take place in the UK and beyond, there have been history trips to Belgium and Poland, work experience in Brussels, study visits to France, exchange partnerships in France and Germany, residential visits, theatre visits, ski trips, the list goes on

https://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk/our-learning/wider-curriculum/

GCSE Results
https://www.highsted.kent.sch.uk/our-learning/examination-results/

Highworth Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136379

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Design & Technology

There is an extensive and comprehensive Design and Technology programme throughout the Key Stage, making use of excellent facilities.

Curriculum

All students follow a programme of: Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE); Religious Education; Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural development (SMSC); Physical Education; Careers Education; and Citizenship. Focus days and Mentor Periods allow us to deliver additional enrichment experiences.

Careers advice includes Focus Day events as well as bespoke guidance from an independent careers service. Alumni talks enhance the advice and guidance on careers given to all year groups.

Year 9 students study a REACH programme which includes Dance, an introduction to Mindfulness and Language Studies.

Languages

All students study two Modern Foreign Languages in Year 7 before choosing to specialise in one of these languages in Year 8. French, German and Spanish are taught at the school.

Subject Leaders

As P.E. Prefects, we have the responsibility of encouraging younger students to take part in activities and supporting older students with revision and practice for examinations. We have also helped to organise events such as Sports Day and Rounders Day which has developed our skills and confidence.

The opportunities we have been given as Music Ambassadors (from Years 7-11) have positively impacted not only our skills as collaborating musicians but also qualities that are useful in everyday challenges. We have developed our confidence especially in working with other year groups to continue making Highworth’s Music department even better. We are always enthusiastic about getting involved in fun school activities, such as helping to set up the Highworth June Alternative Concert (HiJAC).

https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/highworthgrammar/uploads/document/23841-Highworth-Prospectus-Update-AW-WEB.pdf?ts=1571301637

Technology

The school has 3 all-purpose IT suites available, as well as dedicated suites for our Music, Product Design and Photography departments. There are also a number tablets and laptops available throughout most curriculum areas to allow the seamless integration of technology into teaching and learning.

All students of Highworth Grammar School are eligible for a free copy of Office 365. In addition to the above, every student gains access to unlimited personal cloud storage provided by Google in addition to our on-site storage.

The school has around 650 computers for student use.

https://www.highworth.kent.sch.uk/1354/it-services

GCSE Results
https://www.highworth.kent.sch.uk/408/examination-results

GCSE results at the end of the prospectus.
https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/highworthgrammar/uploads/document/23841-Highworth-Prospectus-Update-AW-WEB.pdf?ts=1571301637

Invicta Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136582

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

STEAM

At Invicta Grammar School, STEM has been extended to STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths, as the design stage is vitally important to any engineering problem. These subjects are at the heart of the curriculum and a huge range of STEAM opportunities are actively supported and promoted - both in and out of lessons.

https://www.invicta.viat.org.uk/251/steam-science-technology-engineering-art-and-maths

Extended Learning

The Extended Learning programme at Invicta consists of a wide number of different opportunities for students as part of Extended Schools which will enable students to extend both their extra-curricular and super-curricular engagement. The extensive provision available for the whole school community has been accredited with the highest level of Advanced Status and is deemed to be an outstanding provision.

https://www.invicta.viat.org.uk/249/extended-learning

Languages

Each student will study at least one language – French, German or Spanish.

Trips

  • All our students experience life abroad while taking part in a variety of International trips, such as:
  • Geography and Languages trip to St Omer, France in Year 7.
  • History and Languages trip to Ypres, Belgium in Year 8.
  • French, German and Spanish exchanges in Years 9 and 10.
  • Hosting students from Hong Kong for all year groups.
  • World School Forum in Year 12. The forum has taken place in Russia, USA, Japan and Italy in past years.
  • United Nations Tri-Lingual Conference in Geneva, Switzerland in Years 12 and 13.
  • Geography trip to Iceland for A Level students.

https://www.invicta.viat.org.uk/595/languages-at-invicta

Music

Music is a very important part of life at Invicta Grammar and we are very proud of the dedicated and enthusiastic students that make up this talented department. The Music department offers opportunities for students to experience a wide variety of musical styles and runs 15 rehearsals a week for ensembles including three choirs, a 60 piece Orchestra, a Samba Group, five 'house' bands, a Big Band, a Wind Band and a String Orchestra.

The department is well-resourced with a purpose built Music Auditorium, seven practice rooms, two music classrooms, and a piano studio.

https://www.invicta.viat.org.uk/202/music-department

In response to the difficulties presented by Covid-19 this year, a number of Invicta students have accepted the "Two Grade Challenge" - where they will be aiming to improve on their respective instruments by two grade levels by the end of 2020.

https://www.invicta.viat.org.uk/3144/2020-two-grade-challenge

Sports

Invicta Grammar school has a wealth of talented students who are excel across nine core sports and activities. Owing to the number of eager pupils throughout the school, Invicta is able to offer 1st and 2nd teams in most sports and year group levels.

We have run overseas tour programmes to various countries including Spain, Malta, Barbados, Sri Lanka and Disneyland. During these trips, students have had the chance to have professional coaching and fixtures against both local schools and schools across the globe. Owing to excellent support and enthusiasm from both the students and staff alike, these tours will continue for years to come with other destinations and sports being included in order to provide students with a rich experience.

https://www.invicta.viat.org.uk/203/sport-1

GCSE Results
https://www.invicta.viat.org.uk/1090/results-1

Our results are outstanding with 63% A*/B grades at A Level and 62.2% A*/A and 9-7 grades at GCSE making us the best school in Maidstone and the opportunities and care we provide are equally outstanding.

https://www.invicta.viat.org.uk/176/welcome-to-our-school

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118836

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls was founded in 1887.
https://www.mggs.org/our-school/history-of-mggs

Science Specialism

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls has been a Specialist School for Science and Mathematics since 2003. We are known as a leading school in the area for our Science and Mathematics teaching and outreach, as well as the range of extracurricular activities that take place in the school as part of our specialism.

We promote STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, in our local partner schools and in the wider community. Our annual STEM week involves events such as a visit to Howletts Wild Animal Park, and a Big Reptile Show, as well as Science careers guidance and Science-related activities in a range of subject areas.

In Science, our specialist status has led to the introduction of courses such as GCSE Astronomy. We have refurbished our laboratories and purchased new equipment, including ICT equipment, to enhance lessons. The number of students studying A level Sciences has increased in recent years. From September 2016 there will be 16 A level Science classes and 8 A level Mathematics classes.

https://www.mggs.org/a-tradition-of-excellence/science-specialism

Thinking School

we are an established Advanced Thinking School, one of only six Advanced Thinking Schools in the UK.

https://www.mggs.org/our-school/heads-welcome

Technology

With a full engagement of the latest technology available to enhance students’ learning. Indeed, we are a Leading Light school for Google Apps for Education, and work closely with Google UK to promote the use of this technology across education.

https://www.mggs.org/our-school/heads-welcome

Google for Education partner, Vitalize Consultancy have awarded Maidstone Grammar School for Girls with Leading Light status. This award recognises the successful implementation and adoption of Google for Education tools and technology across all aspects of the school. For the past 4 years, MGGS has been on an exciting journey to embed Google’s free tools for Education into the school. This has led to the technology becoming an essential part of the school culture and day to day academic life.

https://www.mggs.org/a-tradition-of-excellence/google-leading-light-school

GCSE Results
https://www.mggs.org/a-tradition-of-excellence/exam-results

Maidstone Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September

Ofsted Report: Good
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118835

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Combined Cadet Forces

The flagship of our enrichment programme, the Combined Cadet Force, was established 112 years ago. Over 250 students take part in the Army, Navy and Air Force contingents and learn much about camaraderie, service and leadership. Our CCF students are always a credit to us; the RAF Section regularly wins the RAF National Ground Training Competition and our Army Section won the Brigade Patrol Competition in 2010. All sections have the opportunity to attend summer camps and other training takes place throughout the year.

https://www.mgs.kent.sch.uk/about-mgs/headmaster-s-welcome/

Sports

Sport also plays a significant part in school life. We have a varied programme supported by committed staff and played by dedicated students, with many wishing to represent their school. MGS students have gone on to represent their country in their chosen sport but, even if not destined to be a future international sportsperson, all students are encouraged to participate to the very best of their ability. To support MGS sport a new sports pavilion was opened in July 2018 and will hopefully be followed by a 3G all-weather pitch.

https://www.mgs.kent.sch.uk/about-mgs/headmaster-s-welcome/

Facilities

To support performing arts at MGS we recently opened our new Performing Arts Centre which houses a large drama/performance space, music and music technology classrooms, four practice rooms and a recording studio.

https://www.mgs.kent.sch.uk/about-mgs/headmaster-s-welcome/

GCSE Results

Academic results last year were of a very high standard: At GCSE 37% of all grades were A/A* or 7+. 98% of students gained 5 A*-C or 4+ grades and 38% of students gained 5 or more A*/A or 7+ grades. This resulted in an ALPs progress measure of a 5. At A-Level 55% of all exam entries graded at A* - B and 24 students achieved at least 3 A grades or better. Just under 90% of university applicants gained their choice of university with 38% of students going to Russell Group and Oxbridge Universities.

https://www.mgs.kent.sch.uk/about-mgs/headmaster-s-welcome/
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/118835/maidstone-grammar-school/secondary

Mayfield Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:

Kent Test
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

The Mayfield Test
Testing will take place at Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend on September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/137834

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL) and the Mayfield procedure (schools own test/optional)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Girls who attain the required standard through the Kent PESE procedure for selection at eleven by reference to ability will be eligible to be considered for admission to the school. Girls who have taken part in the Kent PESE procedure will also be eligible for admission if they reach the required standard through the Mayfield procedure. The Mayfield procedure is an optional, additional opportunity to be assessed eligible.

The school will admit girls through the Kent Procedure for Education (PESE).

The school will also admit girls through the Mayfield procedure where a girl has been unsuccessful in the Kent testing process.

The Assessment tests will comprise of:

• A computer based test which will assess verbal ability, numerical reasoning and non-verbal reasoning and which will be locally standardised. The overall score will be a weighted average of the age standardised score calculated as

50% of the Verbal age standardised score plus

25% of the Mathematics age standardised score plus

25% of the Non-verbal age standardised score.

• An English paper to assess writing skills and which will be marked. (Not computer based or multiple choice).

A minimum standard will be expected on both the Computer tests and the English paper. The outcome of the tests can be different from that achieved in the Kent PESE testing as there is a greater emphasis on English skills.

Specialisation

The school was founded in 1914.

http://www.mgsg.kent.sch.uk/Overview-of-the-school

As a Specialist Science College since 2004, and a Specialist Languages College since 2009, we are continuing to enhance the curriculum and the quality of teaching and learning. We have extensive ICT facilities across the curriculum and have created links with local secondary and primary schools.

http://www.mgsg.kent.sch.uk/Headteachers-Welcome

Being a Specialist Science College has strengthened and extended our already enviable academic reputation. We have broadened our curriculum with the highly successful introduction of Triple Science at GCSE, GCSE Statistics, and A level Further Mathematics. Being a Science College has also allowed us to invest across the school to enhance and develop our ICT resources. Locally we have established a leading role in the development of ICT in the teaching of Science as well as delivering the Triple Science curriculum endorsed by the Government. This means we hold regular training sessions for other schools in order to share good practice. We are also taking a lead in the introduction of the Kent Primary Science Scheme of Work, supporting other colleagues in Primary Schools to develop an exciting programme of study in Science for primary school pupils.

http://www.mgsg.kent.sch.uk/Overview-of-the-school

Languages

At present, we teach three European languages, French, German and Spanish to A level standard and since the academic year 2016-17 we are also teaching Mandarin Chinese as part of the MEP programme.

http://www.mgsg.kent.sch.uk/Modern-Foreign-Languages

Trips

  • San Francisco & Yosemite West Coast Tour, USA
  • Madagascar Tour
  • Cultural trip to Japan
  • China - Intensive study camp

http://www.mgsg.kent.sch.uk/TripsandVisits

Adventure Service Challenge

The Adventure Service Challenge is an exciting scheme open to all Year 7 students which runs over 2 years. During the programme, students have the opportunity to widen and develop their skills beyond the classroom.

http://www.mgsg.kent.sch.uk/Adventure-Service-Challenge

GCSE Results
http://www.mgsg.kent.sch.uk/Examination-Results
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137834/mayfield-grammar-school%2c-gravesend/secondary

Oakwood Park Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September

Ofsted Report: Good
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136727

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Extended Learning

All year 9 students will have 3 hours per fortnight following the new Extended Learning curriculum. This curriculum is designed to provide students with exciting and challenging opportunities as well as extra qualifications to supplement their GCSE’s. The curriculum will continue into year 10.

http://www.opgs.org/subjects/extended-learning/

Enrichment Days

Students in Years 7 through to 13 have ten Enrichment Days throughout the academic year which focus on taking learning outside of the classroom. Students currently have the opportunity to:

  • Deepen their understanding of Maths by visiting the Mathematics Gallery at the Science Museum.
  • Enhance their understanding of the realities of World War One through war poetry and a visit to the Ypres region.
  • Explore modern art through a visit to the Tate Modern.
  • Practice their language skills through a visit to St Omer.

Students also have the opportunity to take part in residential visits which allow them to explore a subject more fully. These included:

  • Language exchange programme.
  • Drama workshop
  • Government and Politics visit to Washington
  • History visit to Rome
  • Art visit to Venice

https://www.opgs.org/academic-enrichment/

International School’s Award

The school was awarded the ‘International School’s Award’ by the British Council for its work with school’s overseas. The school’s exchange programme is at the heart of this but also the school’s charity work overseas. This has included refurbishing and providing computers for a school in Ghana, working at an orphanage in Peru and conservation work in Chile.

http://www.opgs.org/school/extra-curricular/

Sports

With an active and well-established fixture programme there are excellent opportunities for students to represent the school in a wide range of sports including rugby, football, cricket, athletics and rowing. There is also a bi-annual sports tour to South Africa for senior sports students.

http://www.opgs.org/school/extra-curricular/

GCSE Results
https://www.opgs.org/school/exam-results/

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136570

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

International Schools Award

In September 2015 the school achieved this prestigious award for the second time in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

Queen Elizabeth’s commitment to providing opportunities for students to experience a global dimension has included cultural exchanges with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School in Kerala, India; Lycee St. Jacques, Hazebrouck, France; and the 60 year old partnership with Albertus Magnus Gymnasium, Cologne, Germany.

http://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/214/international-school-award-gold-medal-for-queen-elizabeths-grammar-school

Global Learning Program

We are delighted to announce that Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School was chosen in July 2015 to become an Expert Centre for the Global Learning Programme (GLP) in England.

The GLP is a programme of support for schools that can help to enhance teaching and learning about global issues at Key Stages 2 and 3.

The GLP focuses on developing pupils’ knowledge and understanding of global challenges through subject-based learning in key curriculum areas. It helps pupils to think critically about the issues, and develop skills and values as they consider actions that they and others can take to overcome them.

As an Expert Centre, Queen Elizabeth’s is acting as a hub to provide local, peer-led training and support for teachers in our network of Partner Schools. This involves hosting half-termly support meetings to help them to identify each school’s particular training priorities and through the GLP website access the most appropriate professional development to meet their needs.

http://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/332/global-learning-programme-for-schools

Thinking School

Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is an accredited Thinking School. By becoming a Thinking School we are displaying our commitment to putting thinking at the heart of everything we do.

In September 2010 we introduced a “Thinking Skills” course for all Year 7 students. This has a core focus upon the Habits of Mind and also explores the use of De Bono’s Thinking Hats, Thinking Maps and Thinker’s Keys.

Year 7 have responded with great enthusiasm to the course and crucially have begun to apply many of these concepts to their other subjects. We have also incorporated the core ideas from our “Thinking Skills” course across the curriculum, so that students throughout the school can develop their thinking skills.

http://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/217/thinking-skills

Investor in Career Status

The Department is pleased to have been awarded the full Investor in Careers status for quality careers information, advice and guidance. The Careers Department have undergone a range of assessments and were commended for their work and provision. This achievement demonstrates the commitment the school has to ensuring high quality provision for its students.

http://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/209/careers-guidance

Facilities

Our school premises cover an area of 8,300 square metres and include:

Main Assembly Hall (seating for up to 200 people) which has within a built in stage, lighting and audio visual system.

A Dining Hall and Kitchen which can cater for 100 people.

A Sports Hall and fitness room. The Sports Hall has space for five badminton courts.

A Gymnasium with sprung wooden floor which can be used for dance, trampolining and gymnastics.

A Science Block with eight laboratories.

A Technology and Art Block with seven studios including a new Drama studio with lighting and sound system.

Five ICT Suites.

Five Music rooms including one fitted with 16 AppleMac PC’s for use in music technology.

A Humanities and Sixth Form Centre which offers, in addition to eight modern classrooms, two of which can be joined, a reception space with kitchen facilities (Common Room) and a large presentation room (Learning Resource Centre).

http://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/335/the-grounds

The school grounds cover an area of 74,000 square metres (18.3 acres). The grounds are predominantly school playing fields and landscaped gardens.

To the rear of the School there are:

two tennis courts on tarmac

four tennis courts on the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)

three netball courts on the MUGA

cricket pitch

athletics track (summer)

rugby pitch (winter)

football pitch (winter)

The Abbey Field to the side of the school caters for:

rounders (summer)

field athletics (summer)

hockey (winter)

football (winter)

http://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/335/the-grounds

GCSE Results

https://4905753ff3cea231a868-376d75cd2890937de6f542499f88a819.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/Queen_Elizabeth/uploads/document/GCSE-3-Year-Results-.pdf?ts=1589142992

https://4905753ff3cea231a868-376d75cd2890937de6f542499f88a819.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/Queen_Elizabeth/uploads/document/GCSE-Press-release-2019-.pdf?ts=1589143002

Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118884

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

School established in 1881.
https://www.thelangton.org.uk/about/history/

University

Our way of measuring the success of our ethos is through the very high numbers of students who manage to secure places at Cambridge, Oxford and Russell Group universities.

https://www.thelangton.org.uk

Curriculum

Alongside core subjects students also have the opportunity to learn subject such as philosophy and belief, the history of ideas, Latin, citizenship and ancient history.

https://www.thelangton.org.uk/curriculum/history-of-ideas/

Music

The music department at Langton Boys is a vibrant, hardworking and exciting place to be. Whilst preparing our students for some of the top universities in the country and building their skills for a career in teaching or performance, we are keen to dispel the myth that music training will only provide limited job prospects, and wish to open our student’s minds to the growing opportunities for alternative careers in music.

The Chamber Choir are proud to have performed evensong in Canterbury Cathedral and have sung for the annual conference for the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education (OMEP).  Many of our students further their musical studies at university and we are proud to have helped several students gain places at top institutions, including Oxford, Cambridge and the Royal Academy of Music.

https://www.thelangton.org.uk/about/music-at-the-langton/

Sports

Our facilities are some of the best found not just in the states sector but also compare well with fee paying schools. The school boasts a floodlit 3G pitch with video analysis system, a 25m indoor pool, an indoor sports hall, a climbing wall, a fitness suite and strength and conditioning facility as well as several high quality grass pitches. In addition offsite facilities are used such as Polo Farm and Canterbury Squash Club. There is a full fixture list of school matches, often at ‘A’ and ‘B’. And students have the opportunity to go on several sports tours. Recent tours include, Rugby in France, Hockey in Holland, Football in America and Cricket in Barbados. There are also a range of other extra-curricular clubs including athletics, climbing, badminton, squash, and basketball.

In recent years our senior teams have experienced a great deal of success, with Rugby and Football reaching the last 16 in the country and Hockey the last 8. There is also the option of joining the Elite Sports Programme for Rugby, Cricket, Basketball or Triathlon.

https://www.thelangton.org.uk/about/sport-at-the-langton/

International Links

Dr Obote College is our Ugandan link school, located a few miles south of Lira, in northern Uganda. The link between our two schools was established in 2001, with the primary objectives of developing educational and cultural links.

https://www.thelangton.org.uk/about/dr-obote-college/

GCSE Results
https://www.thelangton.org.uk/curriculum/examination-data/

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Good
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118840

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

School established on 1881.

Curriculum

We offer a wide range of GCSE, A Level and Cambridge Pre-U courses.

Alongside this curriculum our students engage in a programme of ‘cultural literacy’, the Intellectual Vision and Endeavour (IVE) programme. This is designed to broaden their intellectual horizons, encouraging them to understand and link different disciplines and ideas as they become conversant with key thinkers and concepts.

More info on the IVE program below.

http://www.langton.kent.sch.uk/344/ive

The school also offers students the chance to learn about Design Engineering at Key Stage 3. Design Engineering sits well with maths and science subjects as it teaches key skills in problem solving, project management, rethink design, development of conceptual ideas.

http://www.langton.kent.sch.uk/187/design-engineering

Trips

An extensive calendar of educational visits such as language residentials to Salamanca, Toulouse and Montpelier, our German Christmas markets trip, the netball tour of Malta, the Year 7 Kingswood residential and Year 9 bushcraft challenge, alongside D of E Gold and World Challenge, complement the Langton curriculum, ensuring an enhanced learning experience.

https://upload.reactcdn.co.uk/simonlangton/uploads/asset_file/3_1040_2019-lower-school.pdf

Music

All students learn to sing and to use their voices, to create and compose music on their own and with others, have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, use technology appropriately and have the opportunity to progress to the next level of musical excellence.

http://www.langton.kent.sch.uk/188/music

Careers

We have held the prestigious Investors in Careers award since 2007 which reflects the quality of the provision and resources available to students.

With a full time careers professional and a programme of education, information, advice and guidance for all students from Years 7 -13 we believe our students are well prepared for their futures. We have a full programme of careers education that is delivered through PHSE, special events, enrichment programmes, visits, trips and assemblies and also within individual departments and through form time.

http://www.langton.kent.sch.uk/225/careers-advice-guidance

GCSE Results
http://www.langton.kent.sch.uk/102/news/article/7/best-ever-results

Sir Roger Manwood’s School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136501

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

School founded in 1563. At its current building since 1895.
https://www.manwoods.co.uk/heads-welcome/history/

In 2003 the school was awarded Language College Specialism and in 2008, as a High Performing Specialist School, the second specialism of Maths and Computing. In 2011 the school lost its specialist school status due to the initiative being withdrawn by the government, but these subject areas continue to thrive, with four languages being taught (French, German, Spanish and Chinese) and healthy numbers studying both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A Level.

https://www.manwoods.co.uk/heads-welcome/history/

Boarding

There are boarding facilities for both boys and girls at Manwood’s.

https://www.manwoods.co.uk/heads-welcome/heads-welcome/

University

The vast majority of students in Year 11 stay on into the sixth form, and they progress to top universities in both the UK (including Russell Group and Oxbridge) and around the world.

https://www.manwoods.co.uk/heads-welcome/heads-welcome/

Drama

Drama is very strong within the school with both Senior and Junior Productions each year and lively Drama Clubs which meet each week. Drama also appears on the curriculum at all Key Stages.

https://www.manwoods.co.uk/extra-curricular/extra-curricular/

Public Speaking

Debating and Public Speaking competitions are run in school and students compete for the David Starkey Awards at Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels. Students also compete in national competitions.

https://www.manwoods.co.uk/extra-curricular/extra-curricular/

Trips

The school has a very strong commitment to Learning Outside the Classroom. For example, the Geography Department organise many field trips, the Science Department has strong links with the University of Kent and the History Department take their GCSE students to Berlin each year. In the last few years, the Music Department has taken the School Orchestra and Choir to Hungary, Barcelona Italy and Portugal.

https://www.manwoods.co.uk/extra-curricular/extra-curricular/

Facilities

In 2005 the Music Department's facilities were doubled in size and in 2008 the five older science laboratories were refurbished, bringing all nine up to a top class standard. Most recently, a high quality wireless network was installed across the school site, including both boarding houses.

https://www.manwoods.co.uk/heads-welcome/history/

The Folkestone School for Girls

Entrance Exam Dates:

Kent Test
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

The Folkestone Test

The test is scheduled for September.

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/137837

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL) or The Folkestone Test (schools own test)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Eligibility for consideration (Folkestone Test)

Attain satisfactory scoring across tests taken at The Folkestone School for Girls in September each year. These will test students’ verbal, non-verbal and Mathematical competency and will require similar skills to those needed for Key Stage 2 English and Mathematics.

https://www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/index.php/information/admissionsarrangements

Specialisation

Our school was founded in 1905.

Trips

We have a vast array of educational visits with over 140 taking place in the last academic year alone, covering all year groups - students have visited sites from Kent to London, France, Belgium, Iceland, Washington DC and are due to visit Namibia & Cuba in Summer 2020; there have been visits to museums, galleries, theatres, festivals, movie studios, concerts and areas of scientific and geographic interest exploring sports, the arts, the sciences and political & social history.

Two new courses introduced for first teaching September 2017, Business Studies & Health and Social Care, seek to provide a more vocational option for students to complement their more academic compulsory curriculum.

https://www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/index.php/curriculum/curriculum-overview

Curriculum

All girls choose 2 options from the Ebacc suite of subjects; History, Geography or a modern foreign language (from a choice of French or Spanish). Whilst language study is encouraged and indeed languages are chosen by the majority of girls, our traditional academic curriculum does not currently compel girls to study a Modern Foreign Language and instead we prefer to offer girls a greater degree of choice within their academic curriculum.

https://www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/index.php/curriculum/curriculum-overview

Careers

Careers education ranges from workplace visits in year 8, to mock job interviews in years 10 and 12 to work experience and internships post 16.

https://www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/index.php/curriculum/curriculum-overview

Teacher Training School

The Folkestone School for Girls has a commitment to providing Teacher Training programmes of high quality and practical value.

https://www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/index.php/information/trainingschool

GCSE Results
https://www.folkestonegirls.kent.sch.uk/index.php/information/examassessment

The Harvey Grammar School

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/138480

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL) AND the Shepway Test
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

it is possible to seek a place here at The Harvey Grammar School both through our own procedure, the Shepway Test, and through that of Kent County Council.

http://www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/static/notices/admissions-and-open-evening.pdf

Register for both of the entrance tests

http://www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/admissions/

Specialisation

The school dates back to 1674.
http://www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk

Curriculum

At KeyStage 3 pupils have the opportunity to study computer science and engineering.
http://www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/static/guides/prospectus.pdf

Trips

The Harvey has a long tradition of organising day-trips and residential visits for pupils. Over the last 30 years, staff and pupils have enjoyed The Harvey’s annual ski trips across Europe and the USA.

More recently, there have been biennial football tours to the eastern seaboard of the United States, cricket tours to the Caribbean, hockey and basketball tours throughout the UK and Spain.

In recent years, the Harvey has participated in expeditions to Vietnam, Nepal, Chile, Mongolia, Namibia and Tanzania via True Adventure.

Pupils have also enjoyed getting to know their foreign counterparts in language and cultural visits to Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Eastern Europe.

http://www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/about/extra-curricular-activities/

Sports

The Harvey enjoys considerable success in local, county and national sport – regularly reaching county cup finals, especially in cricket and football.

In addition to football, hockey and cricket, the Harvey participates in athletics, basketball, cross-country, golf, rugby, skiing, swimming and tennis competitions, and offers pupils the opportunity to be involved in badminton, fitness training and gymnastics.

http://www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/about/extra-curricular-activities/

Technology

The school’s computer network extends to all parts of the main site, via fibre optic and wireless links. Computers are installed throughout the school site and are kept current with the latest releases of Windows and Office.

The school intranet offers learning resources and information, available to pupils and parents with a username and password.

http://www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/about/facilities/

GCSE Results
http://www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/performance/exam-results/
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/138480/the-harvey-grammar-school/secondary

The Judd School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118843

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Encourages a lifelong love of learning, enhanced by the specialism in Music & English and in Science & Maths.
https://www.judd.online/page/?title=Aims+and+Objectives&pid=11

Music

At The Judd School we are keen to encourage and support our students in the widest possible range of musical activities, both within and beyond the usual curricular music lessons.

The music practice rooms and the recording facilities can be used with permission by both rock groups and classical ensembles.

On a weekly basis many pupils participate in extra-curricular musical activities with regular concerts throughout the year. Membership of choirs, ensembles and orchestras is open to all pupils of the school, whether they have music lessons in school or not.

https://www.judd.online/music

Sports

The School has a national reputation in each of its major team sports, rugby and cross-country in the winter, cricket and athletics in the summer. We believe, however, participation is as important as elite performance, so the school runs open practice sessions in the younger years where all are welcome and fields C, D, E and even F teams when possible. We have recently added incredible facilities at Vizards, six rugby pitches, two cricket squares and a fabulous 3G rugby pitch, which is revolutionising our approach. There are also opportunities to play tennis and basketball in the younger years, whilst the range grows considerably as students get older.

https://www.judd.online/sport

Year 7 Induction

Primary Visits

Pastoral care starts in the summer term of Year 6, with our aim being to visit every one of our new students in their primary school. Visits are generally made by the House team; a teacher will meet with your son in the primary environment, which should enable them to feel safe and happy to discuss issues about their forthcoming change of school or ask any questions.

Induction Trip

During his first month at Judd, your son will embark on an overnight induction trip, to further enhance the links the boys create with their fellow House members and members of the pastoral team. The boys participate in a mixture of mental and physical activities that are designed to encourage them to work together to overcome challenges.

Induction Day

The induction day for new Year 7 students takes place in July. Boys are invited to attend the whole day to take part in a mixture of taster lessons, team building activities and to experience our excellent dining room for the first time with a free hot lunch! During the day they will meet up again with their form tutor and also meet the future Year 8s who will be in their form.

https://www.judd.online/attachments/download.asp?file=1464&type=pdf

GCSE Results
https://www.judd.online/page/?title=Exam+Results&pid=13

The Norton Knatchbull School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Good
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/138019

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

School can trace its history back to the 1600’s.
https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/about-us/school-history

Year 7 Induction

Transitioning to secondary school is an important step in every young pupil's journey in education and can be a daunting time. To make this transition as easy as possible Norton Knatchbull School implements several points and actions before the start of the year to help our new pupils adjust and adapt quickly to their new environment.

Activities Include:

  • African Drumming Workshop run by NKS at Repton Manor primary school
  • Open Afternoons for Year 5 students at NKS
  • Taster Mornings in Sport, Drama, Art, Product Design and Music at NKS for Year 5 students
  • Art Workshops run by NKS at Bodsham primary school
  • Year 6 Transition Days at NKS for incoming Year 7 students and their parents

https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/about-us/transitioning-to-norton-knatchbull

Sports

Norton Knatchbull participates in a variety of sports across all age groups, competing in competetions and against other regional and local schools.

Year 7 and 11 students won the football championship in the Ashford district in the 2019-2020 season.

https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/school-life/sports

Work Experience

We encourage all of our students to undertake a period of meaningful work experience. This can be achieved by using time within the weekly timetable/structure, the enrichment time within the timetable, within the focused enrichment week at the end of the summer term, during school holidays.

Most students benefit from work experience to inform career choices, develop the relevant occupational skills and help instil the attitudes and behaviours expected at work.

Work experience can take many forms including work tasters, participation in social action projects, or a work placement.

Work experience should be an integral part of most students’ study programme and in particular for students choosing to enter a particular occupation or profession.

https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/school-life/work-experience

Expansion

Our vision for a new Digital Learning Centre has been endorsed by Kent County Council and we were awarded £2m in July 2018 to build this facility.

The Digital Learning Centre will bring together the technology changes which are currently affecting all of us in our day to day lives. It will bring these changes into focus in a modern, interactive learning environment.

Existing subjects which make increasing use of digital information (such as Product Design, Science, Maths, Art and Music) will continue to be taught the required curriculum but the opportunity will be taken to explore with students the reasons for using digital technology and how it is likely to develop and be used in the field in question.

For example, in the case of AI, the emphasis will not be upon the mathematical formulae and algorithms so much as helping students to gain a better understanding of AI and how they can work with it and use it in the future.

https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/school-life/digital-learning-centre

GCSE Results
https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/news/2019-08-22/GCSE-Results-2018-2019
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/138019/the-norton-knatchbull-school/secondary

The Skinners’ School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/135888

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

School established in 1887.

The Skinners' School is a Specialist Science School and has gained a second specialism in Mathematics & Computing. We are interested in developing projects that use the tools of science and maths in an engineering context through our STEM (Science Technology Engineering Maths) / Sustainability programme.

In September 2012 we introduced STEM as a discrete subject for Years 7-9. This exciting and innovative curriculum initiative has developed from the STEM work shown below.

https://www.skinners-school.co.uk/school/stem

Our relatively small size allows us to know and cherish every pupil, and to bring out the best in each individual. We also have a deserved reputation for excellent pastoral care and for supporting pupils with special educational needs.

Sports

Skinners’ has a significant reputation for sporting achievement. The school excels at the traditional sports of rugby, cricket, hockey and athletics, and takes full advantage of our spacious playing fields at Southfields. We also have national and regional champions in cross-country running and swimming. Our Sports Hall is fundamental to the vision of widening participation as well as excellence: as a result basketball, handball, badminton, table tennis, climbing and personal fitness are key parts of the program.

Our sports centre comprises a 4 court badminton hall which can cater for a range of other sports, a climbing wall and a state of the art health and fitness room with both free and fixed weights room and cardiovascular section, as well as a spinning studio. The playing fields consist of 5 rugby pitches and 1 football pitch during the winter and during the summer it converts into a 400m running track and three cricket pitches.

https://www.skinners-school.co.uk/school/sport/

Music

At Key Stage 3 we teach an enjoyable mixture of theoretical, listening, composing and performing skills.

At GCSE boys hone their acquired skills in popular or classical styles to gain high levels of success and prepare for further study.

Music at A level follows a rigorous course requiring both performing at a high level and theoretical skills – courses are tailored to meet the individuals’ strengths and enthusiasms.

Where appropriate, pupils are encouraged to enter Associated Board or Trinity/Guildhall grade exams as a gauge of their progress. The certificates gained are useful additional qualifications when it comes to further education applications.

https://www.skinners-school.co.uk/school/music

Expansion

Our Sixth Form accommodation is patently inadequate. We want to double the space available to develop extensive private study facilities, designed both to develop intellectual collaboration and silent study.

Our current School Library is a hive of activity and learning. It houses just 8 computers and under 20 study spaces. This in a school of over 1000 pupils. Our new library will be three times the size and can become a true learning resource centre for the whole school, with reading and research at its heart.

https://www.skinners-school.co.uk/school/development-projects/

University

List of University destinations for leavers.

https://www.skinners-school.co.uk/school/universities/

GCSE Results
https://www.skinners-school.co.uk/school/results

Tonbridge Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136417

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Transition To Year 7

Students joining us are supported through their transition from primary schools by Learning Mentors and a dedicated Student Adviser who provides a crucial link between home and school.

Global Perspective

As an IBO World School we proactively develop international mindedness throughout the School. We participate in Mathematics Challenges in the UK and Holland and students undertake a range of language programmes and study tours abroad, as far afield as Europe, Africa, and North America.

Unusual Opportunities

From textiles to 3D printers, there is something for everyone including producing shows for the School’s radio station and writing for the School magazine.

Sports

Everyone is encouraged to participate in some form of sporting pursuit and we offer a wide range of activities including hockey, netball, cricket, rugby, and gymnastics. We have a strong tradition of sporting success both regionally and nationally.

Sixth Form

All Sixth Form students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. We believe that the IB Diploma offers students a breadth and depth of study that sets them apart from others and more fully prepares them for university and adult life.

Extra-Curricular STEM Programs

We aim to enhance the curriculum delivered at TGS through a variety of lunchtime clubs and projects and well as encouraging participation in external competitions and courses. We have an up to date STEM board situated on the way to Physics with flyers and other information for you to take home.

https://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk/stem

Facilities

The school opened in 1905 and is situated in 14 acres in Deakin Leas, Tonbridge. We are well resourced with modern facilities. The Hands Building was opened in 2009 and offers state-of-the-art classrooms, a drama and dance studio and a sports hall. A number of our Science laboratories were refurbished after having been awarded a grant from the Wolfson Foundation in 2012. The IBarn, a dedicated sixth form study centre, was opened in September 2015.

https://www.tgs.kent.sch.uk/about-us

Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118789

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

TWGGS has an enviable reputation for excellence in Music, English, Drama and Art; and involvement in the Arts Award is exceptionally high.

Music

A remarkable number of orchestras, bands and choirs perform throughout the year in public, in concerts and for dramatic productions. Foreign tours, domestic competitions, including chamber choirs, and performances for local charities are all regular events. The annual Christmas Carol Service in St. John’s Church is a notable ‘sellout’.

Stage Productions

Creative talents are harnessed in many aspects of drama, including acting (of course), costume and scenery design and manufacture, writing scripts and producing plays. A short stroll around the school will demonstrate why TWGGS is considered to be an institution of excellence as far as Art and Design are concerned.

Sports

School awarded the Sports England Sports Mark

TWGGS achieves outstanding success in hockey, netball, gymnastics, tennis, cricket and dance, and school teams repeatedly reach District, County and National finals. Similarly, individuals gain representative honours at County, Regional and National levels in both team and individual sports. The all-weather pitch provides a superb facility on which to hone girls’ talents.

From football to rounders, cricket to trampolining, cheerleading to cross-country, there really is something for everyone.

Cadets

We are proud to be the only girls’ state school in the country to have our own Combined Cadet Force, with both army and navy units, which firmly espouse the values of loyalty, discipline, commitment, integrity, courage and respect for others.

Trips

For older girls, there are educational visits to Russia and Iceland, a ski trip, exchanges to France, Germany, Spain and India, a True Adventure expedition to Bolivia, and a trip to Ghana, where girls teach in schools alongside a small charity, with which the school is linked, contributing significantly to the building of a girls’ high school.

Pastoral Care

TWGGS has a well-earned reputation for outstanding pastoral care: our aim is that no girl is overlooked or ‘lost’. Pupils are encouraged to care for each other with Sixth Formers offering help, guidance and support to the younger girls. Each girl has a Form Tutor who has particular responsibility for monitoring her academic progress and general well-being. It is with her Form Tutor that each pupil follows courses in Personal, Social, Health and Careers Education

Year 7 Induction

There are a number of schemes in place at TWGGS which are designed to make pupils feel welcome and to make the transition from Year 6 to 7 as easy as possible; new Year 7s quickly feel like they are very much a part of the school. There is an introductory day at Carroty Wood Activity Centre, which is a wonderful opportunity to make friends within the year group, and this, alongside the school’s Buddy System, where girls are paired with a pupil from the year above to offer support and guidance in the first year, ensure girls quickly feel at ease.

https://tunbridgeschool.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/document/TWGGSprospectus2017.pdf?t=1561041491?ts=1589083198

GCSE Results
https://www.twggs.kent.sch.uk/490/exam-results-1

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Good
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118790

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Year 7 Induction

Before starting at the school in September, new students are encouraged to take part in our induction programme (run in July) when they can familiarise themselves with the school and get to meet others in their year group. They also meet their form tutor from the specialist Year 7 Tutor Team. On joining in September, link students are responsible for showing new Year 7s around and making sure they know where all the school facilities are.

Additional Help

On entry all boys sit baseline cognitive ability tests and a literacy screening test. Boys whose literacy skills need support will follow a programme of intervention for one hour a week in a small group of up to six students. Boys who have difficulties with spelling and handwriting can be offered extra help. For those students with severe dyslexia, one-to-one weekly lessons will be offered on a termly basis. All students placed on the AEN register will be reviewed twice yearly to make sure good progress is being made.

Trips

We also offer a range residential trips including the following: Year 7 Paris, Year 8 water sports, Year 9 History (Ypres), Year 10 Spanish (Madrid), Year 10/11 Geography (Iceland), Year 10 History (Berlin), Year 12: English Literature (Paris), Spanish Exchange, and Business and Economics (Munich). World Challenge and Outlook Expeditions trips are also offered. Recent trips have included Nepal and Borneo.

Careers

In May 2011 we became a recognised Centre of Excellence for Enterprise Education.

The school is proud of its work with local, national and international companies. Year 10 students will typically complete a week’s work experience, either sourced with our work experience agency, Education Business Partnership Kent, or self-arranged. Placements have ranged from multinationals such as Credit Suisse and Media Com, to local solicitors and accountants. The school also has an excellent partnership with AXA-PPP, who have run enterprise and marketing days with students, as well as offering additional work experience opportunities.

The sixth form offers a vast range of opportunities to engage with employers. Firms have come in to give career focussed talks to students to help them on their future pathways. In Term 6, all students are offered an interview with a professional from the world of business based

on their UCAS personal statement. From this they offer constructive feedback on interview technique, and targets to develop to hone their skills.

https://www.twgsb.org.uk/195/prospectus

Expansion

The building of a new sport's centre and teaching block is currently well under way and will be ready during the 2020/21 academic year.

https://www.twgsb.org.uk/1427/expansion-project

Teacher Training

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys offers Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and other subject specialist training through the Kaizen Teaching School Alliance.

https://www.twgsb.org.uk/1673/teacher-training

GCSE Results
https://www.twgsb.org.uk/210/performance-data-and-exam-results

Weald of Kent Grammar School

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Converted to Academy, rated as outstanding prior to status change.
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/136455
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/118791

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Thinking School

We are an Exeter University accredited Thinking School and have successfully implemented a whole-school approach to the teaching of thinking. Students learn how to think reflectively, critically and creatively and this has resulted in them demonstrating independent and co-operative learning skills, high levels of achievement and both enjoyment and satisfaction in learning.

https://www.wealdofkent.kent.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=43&type=pdf

Facilities

The schools facilities include a drama studio, Sixth Form cafe, sports hall, an all weather Astroturf pitch and multi use games area. Modern class rooms equipped with electronic interactive whiteboards which can deliver DVD and internet content, either via desktop PC or laptop.

https://www.wealdofkent.kent.sch.uk/about/facilities

Career Guidance

A comprehensive careers education programme for all year groups is delivered through PSHCE lessons. This includes self-development, career exploration, and career management and explores further and higher education options. Students are also engaged in work related learning including work experience. The school is supported in these lessons by an impartial independent Careers Guidance Adviser who is also available for careers advice and guidance interviews.

https://www.wealdofkent.kent.sch.uk/quality-of-care/career-information

GCSE Results
https://www.wealdofkent.kent.sch.uk/quality-of-education/exams/exams-results

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Good
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/137227

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Our Engineering Specialism is embedded into many aspects of the school’s curriculum as well as supporting a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. These include an exceptional record for ‘F1 in Schools’.

https://wilmington-boys.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/document/23833-WGSB-Prospectus-AW-Updated-WEB.pdf?ts=1589081783

The school was designated as a Specialist School with Engineering College status from September 2004 followed on 1 November 2006 by a £1.35m teaching building, called the ‘Evans Building’ being officially opened. The building incorporated 12 teaching rooms and a purpose-built engineering suite for design teaching.

In 2009 the school embarked on its second specialism as a member of the Raising Achievement Partnership Programme. This work initially focused on supporting the learning in local and regional schools but in 2010 extended as support of the British Council to work alongside and support schools in Sub Saharan Africa.

The school has a fantastic enrichment and extension programme and in 2010 was awarded the Quality in Extended Schools kitemark and Dartford Sports Partnership Platinum award. The school is also recognised as an Investor in Careers School, with work related experiences embedded into school life from Year 7 to 13. In addition the school has held Investors in People for over ten years.

https://www.wgsb.org.uk/229/school-history

Facilities

from September 2004 followed on 1 November 2006 by a £1.35m teaching building, called the ‘Evans Building’ being officially opened. The building incorporated 12 teaching rooms and a purpose-built engineering suite for design teaching. In September 2010 this was extended to twice the size housing the new Sixth Form centre including a veranda, the Languages Specialist Area and new Food Technology facilities. These developments are being linked with a refurbishment of the remaining site to allow the opportunities for Innovative Learning Environments to be modelled and developed across the school. Our new English and Media block, the White Building, was added in 2017.

https://www.wgsb.org.uk/229/school-history

Curriculum

In addition to the traditional subjects, every pupil will study aspects of Engineering and Finance from Year 7.

Business Links

WG6 has established links with local and international companies who sponsor pupils through university with guaranteed employment at the end of their education. These companies include Laing O’Rourke, Whitecode, KPMG, A4G and SPIE Engineering with whom we work extremely closely.

https://wilmington-boys.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/document/23833-WGSB-Prospectus-AW-Updated-WEB.pdf?ts=1589081783

GCSE Results
https://www.wgsb.org.uk/179/examinations
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137227/wilmington-grammar-school-for-boys/secondary

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Entrance Exam Dates:
Test date for pupils in Kent Primary schools September 

Ofsted Report: Outstanding
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/137250

Test Type: The Kent Test (GL)
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places/kent-test#tab-3

Specialisation

Founded in 1958.
https://www.gsgw.org.uk/168/welcome-from-the-head-teacher

Our school has an all-girls intake from Year 7 to 11 and then a co-educational 6th form with Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (WG6) at post 16.

Languages

We are part of the Mandarin Excellence Programme.

In Year 7 to 9 all students study French and Manderin.

In Year 10 one language in compulsory for GCSE.

Four languages are offered for A level study (French, German, Spanish, Italian).

Entrepreneurship

We offer Finance awards, develop entrepreneurial challenges to boost innovation and engage in the newest design and construction qualifications to meet the needs of the local and national economy.

Business Links

WG6 has established links with local and international companies who sponsor pupils through university with guaranteed employment at the end of their education. These companies include Laing O’Rourke, Whitecode, KPMG, A4G and SPIE Engineering with whom we work extremely closely.

https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/wilmington/uploads/document/23832-WGSG-Prospectus-Update-AW-Update-WEB.pdf?ts=1589081260

Trips

More than 100 UK and Overseas trips annually.

  • Ski Trip
  • Iceland
  • UKMT Maths Challenge
  • Watersports (France)

https://www.gsgw.org.uk/186/enrichment-opportunities

Arts Awards

The Arts Award involves achieving an arts challenge, reviewing arts events, researching artists and arts organisations, and delivering an arts leadership project.

https://www.gsgw.org.uk/1008/artsmark-inspiring-young-people-through-the-arts-and-culture

GCSE Results
https://www.gsgw.org.uk/179/examinations
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/137250/wilmington-grammar-school-for-girls/secondary

Dartford Grammar School for Girls Dartford Grammar School for Girls
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