TWGSB meaning in Community ?

Answer: What is Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys mean?

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, also known as Tunbridge Wells Boys' Grammar School, TWGSB or informally Tech, is a community grammar school located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.

Founded as a technical school in 1956, TWGSB became a grammar school in 1982. It is a state school, and one of the largest of the remaining grammar schools in England.

The school has over 1,200 pupils ranging from 11 to 18 years of age, and more than 100 staff members. Entrance is selective, with pupils falling within the top thirty per cent band of ability upon entrance. Prospective students are required to take the 11-plus to gain a place.

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys has a mixed sixth form. A minimum of 48 points across all GCSEs and a 5 in English Language and Maths is required and priority for places is given to TWGSB students, although the school accepts applications from both boys and girls from other schools. For GCSEs the students have to complete 3 sciences, 2 English, 1 Mathematics, a language of either French or Spanish and 3 more GCSEs of their choice.

Headteacher John Harrison retired in December 2017 after 10 years at the helm. Simon Marsh became acting headteacher and was followed as headteacher by the appointment of Amanda Simpson.

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