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Sir Roger Manwood's School, Sandwich

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Address:
Sir Roger Manwood's School
Manwood Road, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9JX
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Exam data
Authority:
Kent
Type:
Foundation
Admissions:
Selective
Gender of entry:
Mixed
Age range:
11-18
Number of students:
890
Gender of sixth form:
Mixed
Last inspection:
October 1999. Read the full inspection report.
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DfES Achievement Award 2002Investor in People Status 2005Sportsmark 2004Specialism: Languages Specialism: Maths and Computing

General information

Background: Founded in 1563, the school moved to its current 31-acre site in 1895. Numbers have risen steadily and the school expanded to four-form entry in September 1997. There are two boarding houses on site, The Lodge for girls and The Grange for boys. A new four-laboratory science block opened in September 1994, a new technology block opened in 1997, followed by a large sports hall and classroom block in 1998. The computer network has been considerably expanded; multi-media language laboratory opened in 2004. Specialist language college status from September 2003; broad range of modern foreign languages includes Mandarin Chinese and Japanese; exchange opportunities with schools in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and China. Strong sporting tradition; music and drama also strong; new music block in 2003. The Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Young Enterprise, public speaking and foreign exchanges are among the many extra-curricular activities offered. After-school care, until 4.30pm (Monday to Thursday). Over-subscribed, with more than two applications per place. Sportsmark (2004); Investor in People status (2005); DfES achievement award (2002). Ethos: 'An academic school with a very strong extra-curricular tradition; a family ethos that develops strong moral and spiritual values; a caring community in which pupils feel able to fulfil their potential.' .

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