Gravesend Grammar School For Girls
History
The school was founded in 1914 as the County School for Girls, and moved to its present site in 1926. Currently the school has the main site, and an additional site known as the "Isaac Newton Building" (referred to by pupils as the IN) which consists mainly of sports and technology facilities. Both sites are situated on Pelham Road and are approximately a 5-10 minute walk from each other. Throughout its history the school has remained selective and was known as Gravesend School for Girls, prior to becoming Gravesend Grammar School for Girls. The school was renamed "Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend" in September 2011 due to the number of boys in the sixth form which deemed the part of the name 'for Girls' as unsuitable. This action sparked much controversy within the school itself, former pupils, parents, and the local community. The school achieved dual specialisms in Science and Languages.
Sixth form
The sixth form currently contains approximately 250 students, of both boys and girls, studying A Levels in a variety of subjects.
Notable former pupils
- Gemma Arterton, actress
- Hannah Arterton, actress
- Prof Janet Bainbridge (née Munn) OBE, microbiologist and Chief Executive of the European Process Industries Competitiveness Centre from 2001 to 2004
- Hilda Braid, actress, Nana Moon in EastEnders
- Catherine Green, biologist who worked on the production of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
- Inga Grimsey, Director-General of the Royal Horticultural Society 2006-, and Chief Executive of the Ski Club of Great Britain from 1991 to 1996
- Lindsay Stringer, Professor in Environment and Development and Director of the Sustainability Research Institute at the University of Leeds.
- Karen Vousden, cancer research scientist
- Sara Hardaker, olympian
References
- ^ "Strategy for Success | Personal Growth Development | Inspiration at Strategyforsuccess.info". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ "Weekly Bulletin: Mayfield Grammar School" (PDF). Mayfield Grammar School. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ "Inga Grimsey". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
