Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys

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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
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Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys
St John's Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9XB

Seal Hollow Rd, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3SN
Coordinates 51°09′N0°16′E / 51.15°N 0.26°E / 51.15; 0.26
Information
Type Grammar School
MottoFaber est quisque suæ fortunæ
(Every man is the maker of his own fortune)
Established1956
Local authority Kent
Department for Education URN 118790 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Chair of GovernorsPhilip Drew
HeadteacherAmanda Simpson
Gender
  • Boys (Aged 11-16)
  • Mixed (Aged 16-18)
Age11to 18
Enrolment1,504
HousesIghtham, Knole, Hever, Scotney
Colour(s)Maroon and Gold   
PublicationEclectics (former)
Website http://www.twgsb.org.uk

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

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TWGSB, Main Entrance, St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells TWGSB Main Entrance.jpg
TWGSB, Main Entrance, St John's Road, Tunbridge Wells

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

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  5. 1 2 "School Overview - Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys : Directgov". Archived from the original on 15 May 2012.
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  7. ↑ "School Site Expansion - Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys". www.twgsb.org.uk. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
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