Description
Langley Grammar School is leading State Secondary school in Langley. This is a Selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Mixed
They are an innovative and forward-thinking school, committed to developing our students into well-rounded, confident and successful young men and women. The students come from a wide range of backgrounds to form a friendly and harmonious community. We provide a supportive and secure environment that enables them to flourish as individuals and achieve excellent examination outcomes. They have a very dedicated and well-qualified body of staff who are innovative, enthusiastic and committed to our school ethos. They are dedicated to building our students' academic confidence and to helping them develop the wider skills needed for higher education and the 21st century workplace. We are proud of the innovative use of iPads for learning which underpins our status as an Apple Distinguished School. In addition to high-quality teaching, our staff provide an outstanding range of opportunities for personal and physical development beyond the classroom, including an extensive range of sporting, musical and other activities.
Facilities
Year 7 to 9
On entry to the school in Year 7 all students follow a common curriculum based largely on the National Curriculum programmes of study.
Years 10 to 11
The curriculum in Years 10 and 11 comprises a range of compulsory subjects, with three further optional subjects chosen freely by students, as shown in the table below. In addition, students study PCS (Personal and Citizenship Studies), Philosophy and Ethics and core PE in Years 10 and 11.
Sixth Form
The Sixth Form offers an academic curriculum focused on a broad range of A Level qualifications combined with other enrichment opportunities. We offer a full range of enrichment courses and activities including sports, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and our ‘Passport for Life’ personal development programme.
Features
- Ofsted Rating:
outstanding
Things to note
Music Lessons
Langley Grammar School has a very active and flourishing Music department. As well as offering music within the school curriculum, specialist instrumental and vocal tuition is available on a wide range of instruments with our highly skilled and accomplished peripatetic music staff. These sessions take place during school hours on a rotation system to minimise disruption. Prices are competitive. Currently, there are around 200 students learning a musical instrument at the school
Library
The Library and Resource Centre (LRC) is a warm and welcoming centre for the school’s provision for independent learning, information literacy and promoting reading for pleasure. We support the curriculum and offer study materials for students and staff as well as a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books for Years 7 – 13 for recreational reading. We currently have over 10,000 books and subscriptions to 21 journals. There are computers available in both the LRC and the ICT/research room
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
1.53 miles
