As you enter our school you will be forgiven for failing to notice our school motto written on the entrance hall carpet. Whilst dating back to before the second world war it remains as valid as it has ever been. ‘Nitere porro’ means ‘to strive forward’ and is both a description and a goal. We are a small and personal community school committed to supporting and inspiring our young people to achieve their potential in a modern world. This means creating successful young people who understand that their future matters and so always try their best.Borden Grammar School, a smaller-than-average secondary school, selects students from the top 25% by ability using the Kent test for Year 7 admission. It converted to an academy in January 2012. In its previous form as Borden Grammar School, it was rated as "good" by Ofsted. The school specializes in sport and also has a second focus on modern languages. www.bordengrammar.kent.sch.uk