Newport Free Grammar School
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| Established | 1588 |
| Type | Comprehensive |
| Headteacher | Mr Sean O'Hagan |
| Specialism | Language College |
| Location | Newport Essex CB11 3TR England |
| LEA | Essex |
| Ofsted number | 115352 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11 to 18 |
| Website | http://www.nfgs.essex.sch.uk/ |
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Newport Free Grammar School, in Newport, Essex, England was founded in 1588, by Joyce Frankland.[1] The school is a mixed comprehensive school with a sixth form. It previously existed in different forms, such as a boarding school and a grammar school. The headteacher is Sean O'Hagan, appointed in September 2006. There are about 1000 students, including 250 in the sixth form.[2]
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[edit] Specialist status
The school achieved Specialist Language College status in July 2003 from DfES and has been a Language College since September 2003.[3] The school has achieved a second specialism in Science, commencing 1 September 2008.
[edit] Academic standards
Following their inspection on 15 March 2006, Ofsted rated the school as Good, Grade 2 on a four point scale. They said:
"Newport Free Grammar is a good school which provides good value for money. The acquisition of language college status has had a big impact on standards and quality. Much of the teaching is good though it needs improving in mathematics and information and communication technology (ICT). In subjects such as languages and humanities, teaching is sometimes outstanding, even inspirational. The school demonstrates that it has good capacity to maintain high standards where they exist and to use these as exemplars of good practice and thus further improve overall."[4]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Hugh Allison, founder of The yellowchair performance experience
- Martin Caton, MP for Gower
- Matt Holland, Republic of Ireland footballer
- Jamie Oliver, chef
[edit] References
- ^ Tradition to Technology (HTML). Newport Free Grammar School. Retrieved on 2007-01-11.
- ^ Newport ... the positive choice (HTML). Newport Free Grammar School. Retrieved on 2007-01-11.
- ^ All designated specialist schools listed by government regions and specialism excel spreadsheet (XLS). DFES. Retrieved on 2007-01-11.
- ^ "Newport Free Grammar School - Inspection Report", Ofsted, 24 April 2006
