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Newstead Wood School for Girls, Orpington

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Newstead Wood School for Girls details

Address:

Newstead Wood School for Girls
Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 9SA

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Exam data

Authority:

Bromley

Type:

Foundation

Admissions:

Selective

Gender of entry:

Girls

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

972

Gender of sixth form:

Girls

Last inspection:

December 2002. Read the full inspection report.

Official school profile:

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General information

Background: The school is set in green eight-acre site in a quiet residential area with view of Kent Downs, within easy reach of A21 and Orpington Railway Station. Its facilities are constantly being enhanced. Recent improvements include indoor tennis centre, e-learning in classrooms and upgraded sixth form suite. The school, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, has tripled original intake; pupils living within eight-mile radius are eligible to apply. The school has long record of academic success and a huge range of enrichment activities. It has achieved specialist engineering college status. Over-subscribed, with seven applications per place. It holds several awards, including the Healthy Schools Award; Investor in Careers (2005); Artsmark (2002); Artsmark Silver (2005); Sportsmark (2002); Sportsmark Gold (2005); Investor in People status (2006); DfES achievement award (2001, 2002, 2003); Training school status. Ethos: 'This is a leading academic girls' school where the passion for learning is inspired by exciting and demanding intellectual challenges. Newstead is a caring school with an outstanding record of achievement. It offers a rich mix of activities and opportunities for leadership.' .

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