Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys explained

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
Coordinates:51.15°N 0.26°W
Motto:Faber est quisque suæ fortunæ
(Every man is the maker of his own fortune)
Established:1956
Head Label:Headteacher
Head:Amanda Simpson
Chair Label:Chair of Governors
Chair:Philip Drew
Address:St John's Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XB
City:Seal Hollow Rd, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3SN
Dfeno:886/4045
Urn:118790
Ofsted:Yes
Enrolment:1,504
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:18
Houses:Ightham, Knole, Hever, Scotney
Colours:Maroon and Gold
Publication:Eclectics (former)
Website:http://www.twgsb.org.uk

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys (TWGSB) is a grammar school in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.

Founded as a technical school in 1956, TWGSB became a grammar school in 1982.[1]

The current enrolment of 1,984 pupils (of which 492 are in the sixth form) is spread across two sites: the main site in Tunbridge Wells and the annexe in Sevenoaks. The lower school is all boys (aged 11–16 years) whilst the sixth form is mixed (aged 16–18 years).

Admission to the lower school is selective with pupils required to pass the eleven-plus selection test administered by Kent County Council.[2] Successful pupils fall within the top 25 per cent of the ability range upon entrance.[3]

The current Headteacher, Amanda Simpson, was appointed in September 2017.[4] Preceded by Simon Marsh (Acting Headteacher, January 2017 - August 2017), John Harrison (September 2006 - December 2016), and Derek Barnard (September 1988 - August 2006).

Academic

TWGSB offers a broad range of subjects at both GCSE and A-Level. The vast majority of boys remain at the school after completing their GCSEs in order to undertake A-Levels.[5]

In September 2007, TWGSB became a humanities college[5] and received: (a) a one-off sum towards a capital project, (b) recurring funding towards developments, and (c) recurring funding towards community developments.

The most recent OFSTED Report, dated November 2021, assessed the school's overall effectiveness as "Good".[6]

School identity

The school's Latin motto, Faber est quisque suæ fortunæ, means 'Every man is the maker of his own fortune'.

All pupils are assigned a house upon entering the school. The four houses, named after local stately homes and castles, are: Ightham (Red), Knole (Yellow), Hever (Green), and Scotney (Blue).

The houses compete throughout the year for the House Cup (awarded to the house with the highest number of house points) and the Sports Cup (awarded to the house that wins sports day).

The school's prefect system delegates the enforcement of rules of conduct to Sixth Formers.

Facilities

As part of a £7.5 million expansion project, TWGSB embarked on a significant redevelopment.[7] At the Tunbridge Wells site, new buildings and improvements include:

The school also has its own cricket, rugby, football and softball pitches and a new 3G pitch. In addition to the above, TWGSB also opened an annexe in Sevenoaks

Extracurricular activities

TWGSB offers a large range of clubs and societies (including sports, drama, and music), and also has a school orchestra and jazz band.

The school's previously produced an annual magazine, 'Eclectics', which has now ceased publication.

TWGSB competes in several sports and runs a number of teams.[8]

There are two student councils: the School Council and the Sixth Form Council.

Notable former pupils

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kent Test . 2022-05-25 . www.kent.gov.uk.
  2. Web site: Admission to Secondary School in Kent 2022 .
  3. Web site: Kent Test . 2022-05-26 . www.kent.gov.uk.
  4. Web site: Times Local Newspapers & Magazines Historical appointment at boys' grammar school . 2022-05-26 . www.timeslocalnews.co.uk. 29 March 2017 .
  5. Web site: School Overview - Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys : Directgov. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120515231019/http://schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk/8864045/school-profile/ . 15 May 2012 .
  6. Web site: OFSTED Reports .
  7. Web site: School Site Expansion - Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys . 2022-05-27 . www.twgsb.org.uk.
  8. http://www.twgsb.org.uk/enrichment.asp?l=2&p=15 "Clubs & Societies"
  9. Web site: Nicholas Brown – Parliamentary candidates . https://archive.today/20120801134332/http://ukpolitics.telegraph.co.uk/Newcastle+upon+Tyne+East/Nicholas+Brown . dead. 1 August 2012 . The Daily Telegraph . 29 February 2012 .
  10. Web site: Brown, Rt Hon. Nicholas (Hugh), (born 13 June 1950), PC 1997; MP (Lab) Newcastle upon Tyne East, since 2010 (Newcastle upon Tyne East, 1983–97; Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend, 1997–2010) . 2022-05-25 . WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO . 2007 . en . 10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u9051. 978-0-19-954088-4 .
  11. News: Passed/Failed: An education in the life of Oliver Chris, actor . . Jonathan Sale . 10 November 2005 . 9 May 2011.
  12. Web site: British Lichen Society visits Malham Tarn Field Centre . 2022-05-25 . Craven Herald . 13 May 2017 . en.
  13. Web site: List of former Kent Schools' F.A. players . Kent Schools' F.A. Official Website . 28 October 2010.