EDUCATION
HOMEWOOD SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE : AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL WITH A REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE
Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre is a happy and inclusive school with a rich history and a reputation for innovation and success , where all students are made to feel really welcome .
The school ethos is based on the priorities of Learning , Respect and Belonging and a commitment to creating an environment where each student feels confident , happy and valued . There are high expectations of the students in terms of their work and behaviour as encapsulated in Homewood Habits which cover all of the elements that make up the kind of learner and young person who will be ready to play an active role in society .
An exciting and varied curriculum is on offer , with different pathways to help challenge the students and meet their individual needs and aspirations . Beyond the classroom , there is a wealth of different enrichment and personal development opportunities to help broaden students ’ options and prepare them for the future , including involvement in charity fundraising , community volunteering and working with local primary schools
The school ’ s academic outcomes continue to show strength at every level . Homewood was recently recognised as Kent ’ s fourth best state school for student progress at A Level in the official DfE 16- 19 Performance Tables , illustrating the success of undertaking the full seven-year journey throughout the school .
The connection between positive mental health and academic success is very well-known , and it is Homewood ’ s college pastoral teams who ensure that each student ’ s wellbeing is maximised to allow them to engage fully and succeed in all areas of school life .
Homewood offers exceptional facilities , from the professionally equipped Sinden Theatre , sports halls , gyms , dance studios and state-of-the-art 3G allweather pitch , to a fully equipped media centre , music recording studios and a working farm . Set in an estate of 55 acres of playing fields and woodland , there is certainly plenty of space for everyone However , the school ’ s very best asset is its students : so why not make a date to attend this Autumn ’ s open evening to experience the warmth , sense of purpose and energy that characterise a typical school day at Homewood .
Part of the Tenterden Schools Trust . homewood-school . co . uk
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