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'''Langley Grammar School''' is a co-educational ] with ], located in ], England. '''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.


==Admissions== ==Admissions==
It {{As of|2007|alt=currently}} has about 1013 pupils of whom 261 are in the ]. 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. 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 John Constable is the current headteacher of the school. Around 70% of pupils come from outside of the LEA, with many from ]. 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 ].


==History== ==History==
The school was founded in 1956 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) 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 Upton Grammar School (now ]). 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== ==Facilities==
Langley Grammar School has recently 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 September 11, 2006, the new Sports Hall was officially opened by the mayor of Slough. A new sixth form centre was completed in August 2007, which was opened on 28 September 2007 by Princess Anne. 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.

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== ==Notable former pupils==
{{see also|Category:People educated at Langley Grammar School}} {{see also|Category:People educated at Langley Grammar School}}
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Grammar academy in Langley, Slough, Berkshire, England
Langley Grammar School
Address
Reddington Drive
Langley
Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7QS
England
Coordinates51°29′56″N 0°33′09″W / 51.4990°N 0.5525°W / 51.4990; -0.5525
Information
TypeGrammar academy
MottoSapientia Domine
Established1956
Department for Education URN136521 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherDavid Harding
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1,095
HousesKedemister, Harvey, Robinson, Seymour, Villiers, Clark
Websitehttp://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

See also: Category:People educated at Langley Grammar School

References

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

External links

News items

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