STEYNING GRAMMAR SCHOOL in West Sussex, Steyning

Education Centre Information: Steyning Grammar School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: West Sussex
Boarders: Boarding School
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Chichester
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1984
Number of boys: 1015
Number of girls: 969
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty

Background:

Steyning Grammar School is a voluntary controlled, Church of England, co-educational community comprehensive school for pupils in the 11-19 age range with facilities for boarders. The school was founded in 1614 and occupy two sites in the village of Steying at the foot of the South Downs serving a large rural catchment area. Boarders come from all over the world. It is a Technology College specialising in maths, science, technology and ICT and for the second year in succession has been singled out by the DfES as a high achieving secondary school. The arts flourish there and their already extensive sporting facilities which include a dance studio will be enhanced by the completion of all weather pitch. Steyning Grammar School will be a place where all children and young people have the opportunity to enjoy healthy and safe lives and spiritual growth as confident, high achieving learners and valued contributors in their communities.