Egerton Church of England
Primary School
Together, we inspire, nurture and thrive.
Perseverance
Compassion
Respect
Honesty
Forgiveness
Hope
We don’t give up on ourselves or others.
We show kindness to all and help those who need it.
We respect ourselves, others and our environment.
By being honest we nurture our own spiritual growth.
We forgive those who have wronged us or made mistakes.
We are hopeful we can contribute to a better future.
Transition to Secondary School
Applying for a Secondary School
Choosing the right school for your child
When applying for a secondary school for your child, you can choose up to four schools (this year because of the COVID-19 situation it will be six) and it is important to consider which schools are best suited for your child. We are lucky enough in the Ashford/Maidstone area that we have a great many good schools around and they all have different strengths.
The local secondary schools that the majority of Egerton children go on to are:
Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Grammar Schools
If you are thinking about applying for a grammar school then your child will only be considered if they have been assessed as suitable. The Ashford and Maidstone grammar schools listed above use the Kent Test as their assessment.
What Can You Do to Help?
- Be realistic - different schools suit different children.
- Visit the secondary schools with your child. Secondary schools advertise their open days/mornings/afternoons on their websites.
- Involve your child in the decision making process.
- Try to avoid placing pressure on your child - too many feel that they have 'failed' if they do not meet the threshold.
- Remember that we are here to help.