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Aylesbury Grammar School, Aylesbury

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Aylesbury Grammar School details

Address:

Aylesbury Grammar School
Walton Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 7RP

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Exam data

Authority:

Buckinghamshire

Type:

Foundation

Admissions:

Selective

Gender of entry:

Boys

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

1,254

Gender of sixth form:

Boys

Last inspection:

April 2006. Read the full inspection report.

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General information

Background: Founded in 1598 by Sir Henry Lee the school has occupied the present site near the centre of Aylesbury since 1907. Original buildings are augmented by a range of modern facilities, including computer centre, library, sixth-form centre and, more recently, new design and art centre, and mathematics block. School facilities include an indoor swimming pool, four squash courts and a new sports hall built in 2003; new drama studio in 2006. The school also enjoys strong links with business. Extra-curricular activities particularly strong, including music, with jazz band frequent finalist at National Music for Youth Festival, public-speaking, chess, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, regular exchanges, sports tours and expeditions. Specialist technology college and language college status. Over-subscribed, with three applications per place. Artsmark (2001); Sportsmark; Sportsmark Gold; Investor in People status (2001); DfES achievement award (2002, 2003). Ethos: 'The school aims to ensure that every boy will develop and flourish in a stimulating and supportive environment.' .

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