| Alcester Grammar School | |
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Birmingham Road , , B49 5ED | |
| Coordinates | 52°13′07″N 1°52′31″W / 52.2185°N 1.8753°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy, Grammar |
| Motto | Christus nobiscum state |
| Established | c. 1499 |
| Local authority | Warwickshire County Council |
| Department for Education URN | 136622 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Sian Case |
| Principal | Rachel Thorpe |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1000+ |
| Houses | Dobell, Newport, Spencer and Wells |
| Colour(s) | Red and Black |
| Website | http://www.alcestergs.co.uk |
Alcester Grammar School (AGS) is a co-educational 11-18 maintained selective grammar school, situated in Alcester, Warwickshire, England. On 1 April 2011, Alcester Grammar School became the first school in south Warwickshire to achieve academy status.[1]
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Hey, Jo. Look. it's one of them new kids it's a posh one. New? I think... Looks like it anyway, the way she's tucked herself away. Just our luck a new one on OUR bus. What's her name? Emma. Says so on her bag, anyway. Right posh tie n all. Hey Tom come and look at this. Huh?! Whos she? Emma. Posh kid. Oh one of THEM. Is it Emma Brown?! Dunno. Why does it matter? She was in my sister's class. She was a right nerd. Teachers pet, too. Least that's what my sister said, and she's usually reliable about stuff like that. Hey does your sister have her number? Yeah... Why? Well der. We've got her number she hasn't got ours... Ohhhhhhhh... might come in handy. Might?! Think of all that you could do! When should she receive some messages? How about lunch the breaks are different. Maybe we could get her in trouble. Right, lunch then. Was that you? Think so...Hang on a minute... Who is it from? Don't know they're not in my contacts... What is it? It doesn't matter, it's a wrong number probably. I don't know anyone on my bus. I only started on it today. Are you sure? You look really pale. Yes. I don't like getting messages like that. Can I sit down? Hmm... let me see. NO Oi!!! That's my bag! Yeah, put it back Where should I sit then? Nowhere. We don't want you on OUR bus. This is the only bus that will take me home!!! Fine sit here. You are no fun at all. Thanks I don't see what you're thanking me for. All you did was nick my seat. It's not nice actually it's really mean. It's bullying. Bully! Shove off before you get in trouble. Hey, Emma, can I sit next to you? I'd rather That's a yes then! So, Emma, done anything good lately?! Just leave me alone! Leave YOU alone! Posh loser. WE haven't done ANYTHING. We're just trying to be nice. God, show me some gratitude. Posh loser! Bullying US like that! But I'm not Pizza Hmmm You OK? Yeah Are you sure? Well... You're not are you? There are these kids on my bus, they're being really mean and they keep on sending texts to me in the middle of class That sounds serious, are they that bad? No they aren't that bad I think I'll phone your school No no please don't Hey look it's Emma Hi Emma come and sit with us I know you didn't want me to but I did contact your school I know, thanks, it's really made a difference
History
AGS was known as "Newport's Free School" from about 1592 until 1912 because Walter Newport provided in his will for the endowment which, in early years, paid the schoolmaster's stipend and enabled the scholars to be educated free of charge. Newport was a nephew of Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor in 1597, and a relative of Robert, second Earl of Warwick. In 1912, the new coeducational school now known as Alcester Grammar School, on the site in Birmingham Road came into use.[2]
Admissions
For admissions at age 11 to Year 7 of the school, the Governing Body participates in the Local Authority’s co-ordinated admissions scheme for maintained secondary schools. Admission to Year 7 is determined by the performance of candidates in an entrance examination and by the availability of places. Only students who attain the required standard in the prescribed arrangements for selection by reference to ability or aptitude will be eligible to be considered for admission to the school.
In September 2013 AGS increased its intake to 120 into Year 7, resulting in a 4 form entry of 30 students per form.
In September 2015, the Governing Body decided that it would admit up to 30 additional students into year 7 over the Published Admission Number (PAN) of 120.[3]
From September 2016 the PAN for entry in year 7 will be 150 students, resulting in a 5 form entry of 30 students per form.
The priority circle for South Warwickshire Grammar Schools is based on the traditional area for application. It is based on a circle with a radius of 16.885 miles running from the American Fountain in Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon to the County boundary south of Long Compton.[4]
Sixth form
At age 16 for year 12 (sixth form) students may be admitted providing they achieve a minimum of GCSE Grade B in four subjects and at least Grade C in Mathematics and English Language. Students should achieve at least a minimum of Grade B in the four subjects they select to study to A level. Subject specific variations to this latter requirement (e.g. where the corresponding GCSE subject was not available or an A or A* grade at GCSE is required) will be stated within the school’s sixth form prospectus.
Alcester Grammar School offers a unique environment for post-16 education. It offers all students a degree of responsibility for their own learning and personal development, within a strong framework of support and guidance. This increases from year 12 to year 13. AGS offers a wide range of A level courses, with the freedom to choose any combination of four subjects, plus an optional Extended Project Qualification.[5][6]
Overseas students
AGS may admit to the Sixth Form a small number of students who come from an overseas EEA country that does not take UK GCSEs provided their qualifications are deemed acceptable to and compatible with the GCSE requirements stated above.
Results
The school receives consistently high GCSE results.[7]
In 2015 99% of GCSE candidates achieved 5+ A*-C grades (or equivalent) including English and maths GCSEs. In 2015 99.8% of A level entries were at A*-E, with 88% of A-Level entries achieving A*-C grades.[8]
The 2017 League tables showed AGS to be the best performing grammar school in Warwickshire at 16-18 for progression.[9]
School achievements
In 2012 Ofsted graded the school's Mathematics department as Outstanding.[10]
In its 2006 and 2009 Ofsted inspections the school was graded as Outstanding.[11][12]
In December 2022, Ofsted graded the school as Outstanding.[13]
Centenary
In 2012 AGS, which first opened in 1912, marked its Centenary with a host of celebratory events.
Notable alumni
- James Cooray Smith, writer.
- Simon Davis, comics artist [14]
- Sarah Douglas, actress [15] who played Ursa in Superman II
- Air Vice-Marshal Gerry Mayhew CBE, former Jaguar pilot, Station Commander from 2013-15 of RAF Leuchars
- Wendy Padbury, actress, known from 1968-69 for her Zoe Heriot companion to the second Doctor Who Patrick Troughton
- Sadie Plant, founded the Cybernetic Culture Research Unit at the University of Warwick
- Andrew Pozzi, Olympic hurdler [16]
- Claire Ridgway, writer
References
- ^ "Department for Education Academy - Trusts Consolidated into the Department's Accounts" (PDF). Department for Education. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ Cyril, Johnson. "Alcester's Grammar School - The First 500 Years" (PDF). Alcester.net. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "AGS Admissions Arrangements". Alcester Grammar School. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ "Warwickshire 11+ site". Warwickshire 11+ site. Archived from the original on 19 January 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
- ^ "AGS Sixth Form Prospectus" (PDF). Alcester Grammar School. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ "AGS Sixth Form Curriculum Departments". Alcester Grammar School. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ "Ofsted School Data Dashboard". Ofsted. Ofsted. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "School Performance Tables". Department for Education. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Warwickshire Grammar Tables". Gov.uk. DfE.
- ^ "Osted Subject Survey Inspection" (PDF). Ofsted. Ofsted. Retrieved 9 January 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Ofsted inspection report
- ^ "Alcester Grammar School Ofsted letter". Alcester Grammar School. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ Alcester Grammar School Ofsted page
- ^ Simon Davis at the RSPP
- ^ Sarah Douglas at IMDB
- ^ Team GB Athlete Profile: Andrew Pozzi
External links
- Alcester Grammar School's Website
- Alcester Grammar School Sixth Form Website
- "Archival material relating to Alcester Grammar School". UK National Archives.
- 12 Telegraph Website
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