Steyning Grammar School were recently featured in an article in The Express about the benefits of state boarding schools and how they are “the best kept secret in British education.” The article features some brilliant coverage of the exceptional boarding opportunities that Steyning Grammar School has to offer plus quotes from Director of Boarding, Tom Leighton.
“Tom Leighton, Assistant Headteacher & Director of Boarding at Steyning Grammar School (SGS), told the Express: “For many years hailed as ‘the best kept secret in education’, many families are still unaware of the existence and diversity of State Boarding schools.
“The sector offers exceptional affordability without compromising on the quality of holistic education, at a time when choice of schools is more important than ever for families.”Founded in 1614, SGS is an over 400-year-old landmark in the historic town of Steyning, West Sussex, offering day and state boarding for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Through the years, SGS has grown into an international community within a nurturing, inclusive setting where pupils build a home away from home and lifelong friends. Thanks to its fee model, many families from diverse backgrounds have provided their children with this experience, without feeling the financial strain typically associated with such education.
“The boarding provision has a highly positive effect upon the ethos and character of the school,” writes an Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) report by the Church of England.
“Students who board are exceptionally well cared for pastorally and spiritually. Within the boarding house, there is a truly inclusive and nurturing atmosphere.”
To read the full article visit https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1980994/state-boarding-schools-fees-admissions-best-uk.
