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	'''Langley Grammar School''' is a coeducational ] in ], ], ]. It was founded in 1956 and ] has approximately 1063 pupils of whom 261 are in the ].

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⚫	Langley Grammar School selects its incoming students on the basis of examined ability, at age 11 by ] 11+ examination or for Sixth Form by performance at ] and interview. ~~Miss~~ ~~Hilda~~ ~~Clarke~~ is the current headteacher of the school.
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			\| postcode = SL3 7QS
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			\| enrolment = 1,095
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			'''Langley Grammar School''' is a co-educational ] with ], located in ], England. It is situated just north of the ] next to Kedermister Park. Cycle route 61 passes north-south next to the west side of the school.
⚫	Langley Grammar School ~~has recently~~ sold tracts of land at the end of the former school field to fund building and restoration works ~~comprising of~~, amongst others, a new teaching block of six classrooms, a sports hall, fitness suite, ~~multipurpose~~ area, and astro-turf pitch. On ~~September~~ ~~11th~~ 2006, the new Sports Hall was officially opened by the ~~mayor~~ of Slough. A new sixth form ~~centre~~ is ~~currently~~ ~~being~~ ~~built~~ ~~and~~ is ~~due~~ ~~for~~ ~~completion~~ ~~August~~ 2007.

			==Admissions==
	However there have been concerns about some of the teaching staff, such as Mr.Scales and Mr.Quinby who both look very similar, they are also thought to be paedos
			It {{As of\|2007\|alt=currently}} has approximately 1260 pupils of whom 261 are in the ].

		⚫	Langley Grammar School selects its incoming students on the basis of examined ability, at age 11 by ] 11+ examination or for Sixth Form by performance at ] and interview. Mr David Harding is the current headteacher of the school, succeeding former headteacher Mr John Constable - who held the position for 12 years. Around 70% of pupils come from outside of the LAA, with many from ].
	THERE IS ALSO AN EX GAY ARMY OFFICER...WHO IS KNOWN FOR HIS INCIDENTS WITH STUDENTS...IN THE RECENT PAST HE HAS PULLED STUDENTS SHOES OFF. HE HAS ALSO HELD MALE STUDENTS BY THERE FEET AND OPEN THERE LEGS WIDE...TO VIEW THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM HE DOES NOT HAVE. He goes by the name of Reginald Roy Prosser.

			==History==
	Also, Teachers such as Mr.Mace, a rather red-faced man is thought to be gay due to his hip and hand gesutres whilst speaking.
			The school was founded in 1955 by Buckinghamshire County Council; Slough and Langley at that time being in Buckinghamshire. The founding Headmaster was Mr J. G. Day. Since 1 April 2011 the school has been an Academy Trust and a Charitable Company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (registered number 7536795).

			In the early 1980s, there were plans to close the school to reduce Slough's grammar schools from 5 to 4. In the end, two single-sex grammar schools merged instead to form Slough Grammar School (now ]).

			==Facilities==
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		⚫	Langley Grammar School sold tracts of land at the end of the former school field to fund building and restoration works including, amongst others, a new teaching block of six classrooms, a sports hall, fitness suite, multi-purpose area, and astro-turf pitch. On 11 September 2006, the new Sports Hall was officially opened by the Mayor of Slough. A new sixth form center was completed in August 2007, which was opened on 28 September 2007 by Princess Anne.

			In 2020, Langley Grammar School finished their old building, called the “New Teaching Block".<ref> Langley Grammar School website</ref> This, alongside the new sixth form block - the 96 block, the sports center, and the modern foreign languages block make up the main teaching areas within the school. The new building consists of three floors. The ground floor facilitates the DT facilities as well as extra general-purpose classrooms. The first-floor consists of many computer rooms and the second floor is focused on the science part of the curriculum, with many labs in order for students to properly carry out practical activities.
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			In September 2021, the second new building called the “Front of House Block”<ref> Langley Grammar School website</ref> opened. This new block contains a large spacious canteen, humongous library and a main hall with an accompanying dance studio next door.

			==Notable former pupils==
⚫	==External ~~Links~~==
			{{see also\|Category:People educated at Langley Grammar School}}
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			* ], editor since 2008 of '']'', and son of ]
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			* ], brother of Daniel, and Chairman since 2012 of Startup Britain, and from 2004–09 of ]
			* ], ] (bronze) field hockey goalkeeper for the GB team, ]
			*], Olivier Award winning actor for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his role in Dreamgirls 2017.

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Grammar academy in Langley, Slough, Berkshire, England

Langley Grammar School
Address

Reddington Drive Langley Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7QS England
Coordinates	51°29′56″N 0°33′09″W / 51.4990°N 0.5525°W / 51.4990; -0.5525
Information
Type	Grammar academy
Motto	Sapientia Domine
Established	1956
Department for Education URN	136521 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Headteacher	David Harding
Gender	Co-educational
Age	11 to 18
Enrolment	1,095
Houses	Kedemister, Harvey, Robinson, Seymour, Villiers, Clark
Website	http://www.lgs.slough.sch.uk/page/default.asp?title=Home&pid=1

Langley Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school with academy status, located in Langley, Berkshire, England. It is situated just north of the A4 next to Kedermister Park. Cycle route 61 passes north-south next to the west side of the school.

Admissions

It currently has approximately 1260 pupils of whom 261 are in the Sixth Form.

Langley Grammar School selects its incoming students on the basis of examined ability, at age 11 by NFER 11+ examination or for Sixth Form by performance at GCSE and interview. Mr David Harding is the current headteacher of the school, succeeding former headteacher Mr John Constable - who held the position for 12 years. Around 70% of pupils come from outside of the LAA, with many from Hillingdon.

History

The school was founded in 1955 by Buckinghamshire County Council; Slough and Langley at that time being in Buckinghamshire. The founding Headmaster was Mr J. G. Day. Since 1 April 2011 the school has been an Academy Trust and a Charitable Company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (registered number 7536795).

In the early 1980s, there were plans to close the school to reduce Slough's grammar schools from 5 to 4. In the end, two single-sex grammar schools merged instead to form Slough Grammar School (now Upton Court Grammar School).

Facilities

Langley Grammar School sold tracts of land at the end of the former school field to fund building and restoration works including, amongst others, a new teaching block of six classrooms, a sports hall, fitness suite, multi-purpose area, and astro-turf pitch. On 11 September 2006, the new Sports Hall was officially opened by the Mayor of Slough. A new sixth form center was completed in August 2007, which was opened on 28 September 2007 by Princess Anne.

In 2020, Langley Grammar School finished their old building, called the “New Teaching Block". This, alongside the new sixth form block - the 96 block, the sports center, and the modern foreign languages block make up the main teaching areas within the school. The new building consists of three floors. The ground floor facilitates the DT facilities as well as extra general-purpose classrooms. The first-floor consists of many computer rooms and the second floor is focused on the science part of the curriculum, with many labs in order for students to properly carry out practical activities.

In September 2021, the second new building called the “Front of House Block” opened. This new block contains a large spacious canteen, humongous library and a main hall with an accompanying dance studio next door.

Notable former pupils

Daniel Johnson (journalist), editor since 2008 of Standpoint, and son of Paul Johnson
Luke Johnson, brother of Daniel, and Chairman since 2012 of Startup Britain, and from 2004–09 of Channel 4
Joanne Thompson, olympic medallist (bronze) field hockey goalkeeper for the GB team, 1992 Summer Olympics
Adam J. Bernard, Olivier Award winning actor for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for his role in Dreamgirls 2017.

References

Phase 1 - new teaching block Langley Grammar School website
Phase 3 - new 'Front of House' block Langley Grammar School website

External links

News items

Guardian July 2004

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Independent (preparatory)	Brockhurst and Marlston House School Eagle House School Elstree School Lambrook Ludgrove School Newbold School Papplewick School St Andrew's School St George's School, Windsor Castle St John's Beaumont School St Piran's Sunningdale School
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Special	Hamilton School Manor Green School Mary Hare School
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includes schools in Bracknell Forest, Reading, Slough, West Berkshire, Windsor & Maidenhead and Wokingham.

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