AYLESBURY GRAMMAR SCHOOL in Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

Education Centre Information: Aylesbury Grammar School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire
Establishment Open Date: 01/01/1753
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/06/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1283
Number of boys: 1283
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Boys
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Background:

Founded in 1598 by Sir Henry Lee the school has occupied the present site near the centre of Aylesbury since 1907. Original buildings are augmented by a range of modern facilities, including computer centre, library, sixth-form centre and, more recently, new design and art centre, and mathematics block. School facilities include an indoor swimming pool, four squash courts and a new sports hall built in 2003; new drama studio in 2006. The school also enjoys strong links with business. Extra-curricular activities particularly strong, including music, with jazz band frequent finalist at National Music for Youth Festival, public-speaking, chess, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, regular exchanges, sports tours and expeditions. Specialist technology college and language college status. Over-subscribed, with three applications per place. Artsmark (2001); Sportsmark; Sportsmark Gold; Investor in People status (2001); DfES achievement award (2002, 2003). Ethos: 'The school aims to ensure that every boy will develop and flourish in a stimulating and supportive environment'.