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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Faversham

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School details

Address:

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Abbey Place, Faversham, Kent ME13 7BQ

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Exam data

Authority:

Kent

Type:

Foundation

Admissions:

Selective

Gender of entry:

Mixed

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

861

Gender of sixth form:

Mixed

Last inspection:

March 2001. Read the full inspection report.

Official school profile:

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General information

Background: Founded in 1576; became co-educational in 1967; a school where all students 'are expected to work hard, to achieve their full potential and are encouraged to develop their social, creative and cultural abilities to the full'. Notable facilities for sport: sports hall, large gymnasium, football pitches, rugby pitch, hockey pitch, netball courts, tennis courts, athletics track, cricket pitch and artificial cricket wicket; access to local town swimming pool. Many pupils achieve county and national status in traditional sports; also in others, such as hammer-throwing and 10-pin bowling. Variety of sports clubs, including football, rugby, hockey, netball, cricket and swimming; frequent practices or matches after school. The school is proud to be a central part of the community; students are regularly involved in many charity fund raising events. Sportsmark; Investor in People status; DfES achievement award; training school status. Ethos: 'The school aims to provide the opportunity for all members of the school community to fulfil their potential, regardless of status, gender, race or ability and thus to ensure that each pupil receives the best possible education. The behaviour of the students is deemed to be excellent.' .

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