Alcester Grammar School

Alcester Grammar School
Alcester Grammar School Logo
Address
Map
Birmingham Road

Alcester
,
Warwickshire
,
B49 5ED

England
Coordinates52°13′07″N 1°52′31″W / 52.2185°N 1.8753°W / 52.2185; -1.8753
Information
TypeAcademy, Grammar
MottoChristus nobiscum state
Establishedc. 1499
Local authorityWarwickshire County Council
Department for Education URN136622 Tables
OfstedReports
Chair of GovernorsJackie Gough
PrincipalRachel Thorpe
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1290
HousesAlder, Birch, Hawthorn, Oak and Willow.
Colour(s)Red and Black   
Websitehttp://www.alcestergs.com

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]

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] In 2012 AGS marked its Centenary with a host of celebratory events.

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.

Since September 2016 the PAN for entry in year 7 has been 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 Fountain in Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon to the County boundary south of Long Compton.[3]

Sixth form

At age 16 (sixth form) additional students from a range of local schools are admitted.

School achievements

In 2012 Ofsted graded the school's Mathematics department as Outstanding.[4]

In its 2006 and 2009 Ofsted inspections the school was graded as Outstanding.[5][6]

In December 2022, Ofsted graded the school as Outstanding.[7]

Notable alumni

See also: Category:People educated at Alcester Grammar School

References

  1. ^ "Department for Education Academy - Trusts Consolidated into the Department's Accounts" (PDF). Department for Education. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  2. ^ Cyril, Johnson. "Alcester's Grammar School - The First 500 Years" (PDF). Alcester.net. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Warwickshire 11+ site". Warwickshire 11+ site. Archived from the original on 19 January 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  4. ^ "Osted Subject Survey Inspection" (PDF). Ofsted. Ofsted. Retrieved 9 January 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ Ofsted inspection report
  6. ^ "Alcester Grammar School Ofsted letter". Alcester Grammar School. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  7. ^ Alcester Grammar School Ofsted page
  8. ^ Simon Davis at the RSPP
  9. ^ Sarah Douglas at IMDB
  10. ^ Team GB Athlete Profile: Andrew Pozzi