The 450pupil school will technically be a new annexe of the weald of kent grammar, based in tonbridge. This school arose from weald of kent grammar school. It became a 6th form college in the 80s and then combined to form part of harrow college. Students living in the bromley area are highly unlikely to gain places at weald of kent, however, the schools map of their catchment area shows that those on the outskirts of. Wealds patron of reading sophia bennett visited our two campuses last week where she helped year 9 students with their creative writing.
Weald of kent grammar school sets no test of its own for applicants at this stage of entry. Welcome to the official page for weald of kent grammar school. The term and holiday dates have not been verified by weald of kent grammar school. Some lessonpastoral time are also dedicated to reading. View the schooldash insights profile for this school subscribers only profile. This is a selective grammar school that takes students from a wide catchment area. Academy converter open help text for academy converter opens a popup education phase. Previously known as tonbridge technical high school for girls, the school was established in its current form in 1982. Information such as headteachers name, school website, address, location on the map, gender, agerange and school type also typically take 1 to 2 months to be updated here after first being updated, by the school, in get information about schools. Summer term ends on wednesday 22 july 2020 summer half term is. Image caption tonbridges weald of kent grammar school is scheduled to open on a site in sevenoaks in 2017.
Welcome to weald of kent or as we are more affectionately known wok. Full contact details including a location map can be found here. Be the first to hear of their future vacancies by signing up now for a job alert. The weald of kent grammar annexe opened in sevenoaks last week and has already seen some problems the folkestone school for girls from last year, folkestone school for girls pupils lena bassuni, julianna stainer and rose yeoman image. An annexe of the school is being built in sevenoaks, also in kent. Welcome to the weald of kent grammar school parents evening booking system. Multisports at weald of kent runs individual sports, team sports and team building activities within weald of kent grammar school sevenoaks annexe. Jun 19, 2017 at weald of kent, all places are assigned on the basis of distance from the school. Jan 11, 2016 the new grammar school, the first to be approved in 50 years, was given the goahead in october by nicky morgan, the education secretary. Weald of kent school recently opened their brand new mathematics, sixth form study and exam centre with a ceremony attended by both the mayor of tonbridge, cllr. Weald of kent grammar school 20172018 verification.
Friday december 2019 early finish term 3 commences. Jan 11, 2016 image caption tonbridges weald of kent grammar school is scheduled to open on a site in sevenoaks in 2017. Grammar school plan makes kent a national battleground. Jun 20, 2019 weve analysed all the local government data to bring you the rundown on your local secondary schools. The dates for weald of kent grammar school may be different to the dates published by the local education authority, so please ensure you check the dates with the school before booking. Sep 04, 2017 weald of kent grammar school is an academy located in the south east region in the local authority of kent. We are delighted to announce the dates of our open events for students wishing to join the school in september 2020 and hope that you will be able to come and join us, meet our students and staff and experience for yourself why we believe weald is such a unique and special school. Tonbridge year 9 parent consultation evening 28 jan 20. Grammar school expansion flouted guidelines schools week.
A guide to kent grammar schools for girls kin learning. Weald of kent grammar school contact phone number is. Leaves arrives at 148 weald of kent school 1550, 1550 tonbridge station 1555, 1555 hadlow 1622, 1622 mereworth. Weald of kent grammar school is a selective academy school and admits girls at age 11 who have gained a kent selective place through the. Plus any local knowledge on true rather than published catchment area. Weald of kent grammar school uniform is available online and in our tunbridge wells shop monday saturday 95. Located in tonbridge, kent, weald of kent grammar school is a selective grammar for girls aged 1118. Weald of kent grammar school annexe challenge put on hold. I understand it is not just that our students are supported to achieve excellent academic results, it is the resilience, strength of character and. The school has over 1,000 girls on roll and was rated as outstanding in its 2007 ofsted inspection. Topics covered range from the smallest of subatomic particles to the vast history of the universe, alongside relevant applications in engineering and medical physics. Appointments can be amended via a link from the email confirmation please ensure your email address is correct. In 1998 a ban was placed on the creation of new grammar schools, so if a new grammar school was to be built it would have to be an annexe. Children aged 6 16 main school saturdays term time 09.
Weald of kent grammar school, kent, kent, united kingdom. Weald of kent grammar school for girls last advertised a job 7 weeks ago. Weald of kent grammar school award winning study centre to shout about weald of kent school recently opened their brand new mathematics, sixth form study and exam centre with a ceremony attended by both the mayor of tonbridge, cllr. I am enormously proud to be the headteacher of weald of kent grammar school. As kent only has partial provision of grammar school places competition for places is high. This course is delivered in collaboration with the weald of kent grammar school and takes a contentled approach to learning physics. Parents fury as children in thanet denied grammar school. Students living in the bromley area are highly unlikely to gain places at weald of kent, however, the schools map of their catchment area shows that those on the outskirts of orpington can gain admission to the school. Weald of kent accepts students from towns and areas in the order set out below. Kent county council, in a statement sent to schools week on behalf of the school, said the 20 consultation included all the stakeholders required by the dfe. It was carried out over 12 weeks and got 1,026 responses, of which 982 were in favour of providing an annexe in sevenoaks, the council said. For information on which books to use and how to structure 11 plus exam preparation for entry to weald of kent grammar school go to our exam papers and books section for kent. Weald of kent grammar school is located in tonbridge tn9, and offers grass pitches, and sports hall. New kent grammar school in sevenoaks to be approved by.
There are thirty two grammar schools in kent excluding medway. The sevenoaks annexe of the weald of kent grammar school was officially opened on friday november 3 during an event that featured special guests and entertainment by the pupils. As an exweald girl myself, i have benefitted first hand from the opportunities that a first rate weald education offers. Johns transfer to a wide variety of secondary schools at the end of year 6. Sevenoaks year 9 parent consultation evening sevenoaks 4 feb 20. Extra curricular activities weald of kent grammar school. If information is incorrect in get information about schools, please report it to the school. This sports group based in weald offers a challenging and engaging sports regime for. But this is not a fair picture of the aims, achievements or ambitions of sevenoaks two. Weald of kent grammar school holidays and term dates 2020. Weald of kent grammar school is a selective or grammar school with academy status in tonbridge, kent, england, for girls aged 1118 and boys aged 1618. One example is the weald of kent grammar school in tonbridge, kent. Weald of kent grammar school address, contact number.
Weald of kent grammar school holidays and term dates 20202021. Tenant fees from 1st june 2019 holding deposit per tenancy one week s rent. The education secretary approved an application in october last year from weald of kent grammar school, in tonbridge, to open an annexe on a site in sevenoaks. Many parents search for official resources relevant for weald of kent grammar school to help their child prepare as best they can for the 11 plus test. Weald badged blouse twin pk for yrs 811 63225 reduced price. Grammar school expansion legal challenge dropped telegraph. Weald of kent grammar school is a selective academy school and admits girls at age 11 who have gained a kent selective place through the pese process. For example, they may be predecessor or successor establishments. It was important for the school to have a very grand opening. Induction day for years 7 and 12, tuesday 3 september 2019. In 2017 tonbridges weald of kent grammar school opened a. Secondary transfer sundridge and brasted ce primary school.
Weald of kent grammar school online school uniform. Weald of kent already gets a lot of girls from sevenoaks. Students attainment on entry is well above average, reflecting the selective nature of the school, although there is a wider range of attainment than is usually found in grammar schools. Oct 14, 2019 the weald of kent grammar annexe opened in sevenoaks last week and has already seen some problems the folkestone school for girls from last year, folkestone school for girls pupils lena bassuni, julianna stainer and rose yeoman image. When booking appointments please only book one appointment per subject even.
Weald of kent grammar schools sevenoaks annexe officially. Here weald of kent grammar school, tudeley lane, tonbridge, tn9 2jp, is put into focus to show its scores in relation to other schools in the area. To view the local council dates visit kent local education authority. Illegal standalone grammar school created in kent, campaigners say. Were making changes to buses to tonbridge grammar, weald.
The school holds specialisms in languages and science. The new grammar school, the first to be approved in 50 years, was given the goahead in october by nicky morgan, the education secretary. The school may follow the dates provided by the local authority you can find the kent local authority dates here. Please like our page to keep up to date with all the latest news. Weald of kent grammar school data source print 20172018 holiday dates. We make a positive difference in the education we deliver for the 1,200 students aged 1118 who study here, by successfully creating. The school should give it to you if you request it in addition to the information on whether they have passed or not. Plans to challenge the approval of englands first new grammar school in 50 years. Every secondary school in kent ranked from best to. Welcome to the official facebook page for weald of kent grammar school.
An annexe is a school that is under the same name but located elsewhere. Weald collaboration hillview school tonbridge, kent. This will be withheld if any relevant person including any guarantorss withdraw from the tenancy, fail a right torent check, provide false or misleading information, or fail to take all reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy. Weald of kent grammar school policy for 201920 admissions. Private secondary school wise if your dc isnt grammar suited there are some nice secondary schools including wally hall in sevenoaks and sackville in hildenborough. At weald of kent, all places are assigned on the basis of distance from the school. Cpd day no students in school, monday 2 september 2019. Weald of kent grammar drops pupilsharing on satellite site. Scott bagshaw, head of fair access at kcc, says of the 5,064 kent pupils assessed as eligible for a grammar place, the vast majority 4,997 98. Weald of kent grammar school is a selective or grammar school with academy status in tonbridge, kent, for girls aged 1118 and boys aged 1618.
In october 2015 the weald of kent grammar school was given permission to open a satellite site nine miles away in sevenoaks. We organise uk open data by location and signpost the source. Nicky morgans decision to allow a controversial grammar school expansion on a site nine miles away has again been questioned after new claims the school flouted consultation guidelines. Parents evening system weald of kent grammar school. The majority of children go to local grammar schools, wideability schools or church comprehensive schools in tunbridge wells and tonbridge. Kent grammar schools with an 11 plus entry are split into two distinct areas. Building on success students do well at lego tournament. Weald of kent grammar school academy trust open help text for multiacademy trust mat opens a popup gender of entry. Justifying the decision, nicky morgan, the then education secretary, insisted the sites would function as one school, including a crosssite curriculum that would bring pupils together at least once a week. Weald of kent grammar school is making a second attempt to. Nov 08, 2017 the sevenoaks annexe of the weald of kent grammar school was officially opened on friday november 3 during an event that featured special guests and entertainment by the pupils. As an ex weald girl myself, i have benefitted first hand from the opportunities that a first rate weald education offers. Parents should check with each school for their admissions criteria.
Transfer to secondary school st johns church of england. Weve analysed all the local government data to bring you the rundown on your local secondary schools. It is state funded school and operated by government. Following the governments announcement about school closures this week wednesday 18 march 2020, weald of kent grammar school will be closed to all, aside from vulnerable children and the children of key workers, until further notice, from the end of the school day on friday 20 march 2020. Weald of kent grammar school, weald of kent grammar school. We have been an ofsted outstanding school since 2007. Weald of kent grammar school what score needs to be. These establishments are linked with weald of kent grammar school, urn. Friday 3 april 2020 early finish easter bank holidays. Weald of kent, as previously mentioned is a really great school but is increasingly in recent years started becoming more pressurised. When booking appointments please only book one appointment per subject even if your child has multiple teachers.