Skegness Grammar School
The Skegness Grammar School (sometimes TSGS) is a selective grammar school, sixth form centre and a Specialist school, in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England.
Skegness Grammar School is a sport college and ,since 2006, a mathematics and computing college, for pupils aged between 11 and 18. Selection to the school is by the 11+ examination or, in the case of boarders, by entry test or personal interview.
The current school roll consists of 760 pupils including 204 pupils in the sixth form. It provides boarding facilities for about 70 pupils who do not live locally, or whose parents are required to work away from Lincolnshire or abroad.
Originally founded over 500 years ago by a Lord High Chancellor of England, Skegness Grammar School was the first British secondary school to be awarded Grant Maintained status by the government in 1988. The school has been classed as a High Performing Specialist School, due to the progress the students have made over the five years of compulsory education in years 7 to 11. Formal evaluation of recent Sixth Form results shows that the school has established and maintained excellent teaching standards that have led to high levels of progress.
Read more about Skegness Grammar School: Results, Ofsted, School Badge, Notable Former Pupils
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