Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is leading State Secondary school in Tunbridge Wells. This is a Selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Boys
At Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys we strive to equip our students for a full and constructive place in society, to help them to be adaptive, to exercise critical judgement and to be prepared for the rapidly changing requirements of the twenty-first century.
Academic excellence is very important at this school and we take pride in achieving our results. As a selective school we aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed.
Key Stage 3
During Key Stage 3 all pupils study English, Mathematics, Science, RE, PE, PSHE, Geography, History, French, Spanish, Art, Music, ICT, Design & Technology (Resistant Materials and Graphics) and Food Preparation & Nutrition.In Year 7 pupils study French but from the start of Year 8 they also study Spanish. Throughout the key stage Drama is taught by specialist staff within a carousel arrangement for English. The subjects taught within Design and Technology are different in each year group.
Key Stage 4
At Key Stage 4 all students follow a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, separate Sciences, one Modern Foreign Language, PE and PSHE. In addition students choose three option subjects from the list below: Art, Business, Computer Science, Drama, DT: Resistant Materials, DT: Graphical Products, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Geography, Geology, History, Media, Music, Physical Education, RE and Philosophy, and a second Modern Foreign Language.
Sixth Form
All students are required to study a minimum of three A Level subjects and for the vast majority this will be the standard academic programme. However, a four A Level programme would be considered in some cases.A Levels in some subjects are taught and examined at full A Level standard with all examinations being taken at the end of the two-year course in Year 13. Students who drop one of these subjects at the end of Year 12 will be able to take an AS exam as a stand-alone qualification, if they wish, but not until the end of Year 13. Marks received for an AS exam will not contribute towards the A Level grade. In other subjects there is still an AS exam at the end of Year 12 which counts towards the final A2.
Co Curricular
The school vision is to encourage all students ‘to achieve personal excellence in a wide range of academic, cultural, humanitarian and sporting activities’ and develop ‘the life skills and sense of personal responsibility they need to realise their full potential.’ We recognise that this goes beyond the basic requirements of success in exams. At TWGSB we seek to offer a wider curriculum that is rich and challenging.
Please check the school website link for details.
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