NEWPORT FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOL in Essex, Saffron Walden
Education Centre Information: Newport Free Grammar School:
Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Essex
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 986
Number of boys: 522
Number of girls: 464
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:
The school was founded in 1588 by Dane Joyce Frankland. In past 10 years the following facilities has been added in the school: hockey pitch, science and technology centre, sixth form centre, music suite, new language classrooms and clubhouse. The schools' 35-acres site includes an extensive playing field and a brand new sports hall. The school won a DfES School Achievement Award in 2003. The school also provides sports activities such as football, rugby, cricket, hockey, netball and athletics. The school is friendly and caring. The school is modern and up-to-date in its teaching, but is underpinned by 400 years of traditional values. Newport parents association gives great support to the school.
Address:
Address: Bury Water Lane
Postcode: CB11 3TR
Essex, Saffron Walden.
Telephone: 01799 540237
Fax: 01799 542189
Website: http://www.nfgs.essex.sch.uk
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