Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School

Sports

Sports hall with badminton, netball and basketball courts, fitness suite, outdoor netball courts, tennis courts, athletics track, extensive playing fields for hockey, rounders, athletics and cross country, swimming pool (shared facility)

STEM

12 specialist science laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, 4 ICT computer suites, Design Technology workshops with CAD/CAM equipment, robotics and electronics facilities, mathematics classrooms with interactive technology

Arts

Purpose-built drama studio with professional lighting and sound equipment, music department with practice rooms and recording facilities, art studios with ceramics kiln, photography darkroom, textiles room

Library

Well-resourced library with over 15,000 books, digital resources, quiet study areas, group work spaces, and computer access. Open before school, during breaks, lunch and after school. Qualified librarian support available.

Capital Projects

The school has ongoing development projects including improvements to science laboratories and IT facilities, with recent investments in upgrading classroom technology and learning spaces

Sports

Music & Performing Arts

Music department activities including coursework recording, theatre club trips to London musicals and plays

Clubs & Societies

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Trips & Exchanges

Year 7 team-building, Year 7 theatre trip, Year 8 ski trip to Austria, Year 9 residential activity trip, Year 9 Trip to the World War I Battlefields, Year 10 Modern Foreign Language Exchanges, Year 11 Trip to the Bay of Naples, Sixth Form Geography trip to Iceland, Sixth Form History trip to Berlin, Sixth form ski trip, Sixth form Theatre Club trips to London musicals and plays

Community Service

Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, local volunteering projects, reading support for primary schools, and environmental initiatives. The school has strong links with local charities and organizes regular community outreach programs

Uniform

Navy blue blazer with school badge, white shirt/blouse, school tie, navy blue skirt or trousers, black shoes, navy blue jumper or cardigan (optional). PE kit includes navy blue polo shirt, navy blue shorts/skirt, navy blue tracksuit, white socks, and appropriate sports shoes

School Meals

Free school meals available for eligible pupils through Kent County Council online application system

Homework Policy

Homework is set regularly across all subjects to consolidate learning. Year 7-8: approximately 1-1.5 hours per night. Year 9-11: 2-2.5 hours per night. Sixth Form: independent study equivalent to lesson time plus additional reading and research.

Behaviour Policy

High expectations of behaviour, conduct and academic achievement. Positive reinforcement system with house points and awards. Clear consequences for inappropriate behaviour including detentions and exclusions where necessary. Focus on mutual respect, responsibility and excellence.

Mobile Phone Policy

Year 7 Smartphone Free Policy

SEND Provision

Two qualified counsellors including a CBT specialist provide weekly sessions by appointment, pastoral support staff member, sixth form mentors for younger pupils