- This coeducational grammar has a rich, ancient history in the Weald of Kent countryside. It was founded in 1518 and given a royal charter by Elizabeth I in 1574.
- In 2003, Piers Sellers, a former pupil and Nasa astronaut, took a copy of the charter into space with him. Two years later, he opened the school’s observatory, named after him.
- With 75 acres of grounds, sport is a cornerstone of school life. Teams compete up to national level in rugby, netball, hockey and cricket, and there is no shortage of inclusive options for recreation.
- A boarding community of 250 British and international students adds a multicultural dimension.
- At GCSE, more than a fifth of pupils take on extra subjects and, at A-level, 67 per cent of grades were A*-B in 2024.
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