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- John Willmott School is a very popular comprehensive school (serving pupils between the age of 11 and 18) on the outskirts of Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham. Founded in the name of Alderman John Willmott of Sutton Coldfield, John Willmott Grammar School (JWGS) was opened in 1958 as a co-educational Grammar School for 700 pupils. At the time of opening in 1959, the school building was award-winning. Today, John Willmott School has approximately 1,100 pupils including 150 sixth formers and over 140 staff. The school has made excellent use of the funding previously attached to being a Technology College to provide enhanced facilities which enable our pupils to use the latest technology, deepen their learning and prepare themselves for success in the 21st century. Our IT facilities are excellent all teachers have laptops which link into our wireless network and every teaching space is fitted with a data projector. We have developed the use of CAD / CAM in Design technology and video conferencing is regularly used to enhance student learning. IT facilities are regularly updated to ensure the school remains at the cutting edge of technology. We pride ourselves in offering a challenging academic program within a supportive and friendly environment. All students benefit from the expertise of staff within the school who provide individual support and guidance. Student life in John Willmott Sixth Form involves so much more than academic and vocational study. As a student, you will be joining a vibrant community, rich in opportunities for student participation. In addition to achieving outstanding academic results, we hope that all Sixth Form students will accept the challenge of furthering their personal development and have some fun on the way. The Sixth Form should enable students to develop qualities of enterprise, self-reliance, determination, diligence, perseverance, responsibility, empathy, tolerance and compassion, so that students leave us as young adults, able to contribute positively to society. We expect all students to make a full commitment to the wider life of the Sixth Form community, participating in a variety of sporting, athletic, cultural, and recreational activities these will not only complement their studies but provide a refreshing break from the demands of a challenging curriculum. View full school
John Willmott School is a very popular comprehensive school (serving pupils between the age of 11 and 18) on the outskirts of Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham. Founded in the name of Alderman John Willmott of Sutton Coldfield, John Willmott Grammar School (JWGS) was opened in 1958 as a co-educational Grammar School for 700 pupils. At the time of opening in 1959, the school building was award-winning. Today, John Willmott School has approximately 1,100 pupils including 150 sixth formers and over 140 staff. The school has made excellent use of the funding previously attached to being a Technology College to provide enhanced facilities which enable our pupils to use the latest technology, deepen their learning and prepare themselves for success in the 21st century. Our IT facilities are excellent all teachers have laptops which link into our wireless network and every teaching space is fitted with a data projector. We have developed the use of CAD / CAM in Design technology and video conferencing is regularly used to enhance student learning. IT facilities are regularly updated to ensure the school remains at the cutting edge of technology. We pride ourselves in offering a challenging academic program within a supportive and friendly environment. All students benefit from the expertise of staff within the school who provide individual support and guidance. Student life in John Willmott Sixth Form involves so much more than academic and vocational study. As a student, you will be joining a vibrant community, rich in opportunities for student participation. In addition to achieving outstanding academic results, we hope that all Sixth Form students will accept the challenge of furthering their personal development and have some fun on the way. The Sixth Form should enable students to develop qualities of enterprise, self-reliance, determination, diligence, perseverance, responsibility, empathy, tolerance and compassion, so that students leave us as young adults, able to contribute positively to society. We expect all students to make a full commitment to the wider life of the Sixth Form community, participating in a variety of sporting, athletic, cultural, and recreational activities these will not only complement their studies but provide a refreshing break from the demands of a challenging curriculum.
