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We are delighted to welcome you to one of our Open Events this year.

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Register for one of our upcoming Open Events by entering your details below.

Our events are a wonderful opportunity for you to meet us and to discover the world of opportunities a BGS education could bring to your child.

Our Open Mornings are more structured and held throughout the school year. These events give prospective parents an opportunity to meet the Headmaster and members of staff and see the school on a working day.

Our main Open Day takes place in early October. This is an informal day held on a Saturday from 10am to 2pm and gives prospective parents and children a fantastic insight into life at BGS. You would be shown around the school by one of our pupils, and staff would be on hand to answer your questions at any time during your visit. You would have the opportunity to look at our impressive facilities and get involved in the many activities we plan for you. Take a look at our latest Open Events video on the Join the BGS Family page.

Our Stay & Play taster sessions are an opportunity for potential parents and children aged 3-4 to come and experience life in our Reception class and meet some of our wonderful teachers.

You can, at any time, immerse yourself in all that BGS has to offer by accessing the 360° virtual tour of our Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form.

Whole School
Junior, Senior and Sixth Form

Our forthcoming whole school open events will take place on:

Junior School

Our Junior School open events will take place on:

Our Junior School-only events have now passed. Please see our whole-school events for more opportunities to visit.

Reception Stay & Play sessions

Our Stay & Play open event is for families considering joining us for their child’s first steps into school life. This session welcomes parents and children aged 3-4 who are exploring Reception entry options and will take place on:

Thursday 23 January 2025: 9.15am – 10.15am – The Gruffalo theme

Sixth Form

Our next Sixth Form Information Evening will take place on:

Thursday 6 November 2025: 6pm

Please call 01274 553702 / 07976 985592 or email [email protected] should you want any further details about any of our open events.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At Bradford Grammar School, we aim to provide prospective families and students with all the information they need to feel confident and comfortable when visiting the school on an open day. To help with this, we have answered some of our frequently asked questions about our open days below. For any additional questions please call 01274 553702 or email [email protected].

What Are The Dates Of The Upcoming Open Events?

Whole School – Reception, Junior, Senior, and Sixth Form:

Tuesday 17 September 2024, 9.15am – 12pm

Saturday 5 October 2024, 10am – 2pm

Tuesday 12 November 2024, 9.15am – 12pm

Thursday 1 May 2025, 9.15am – 12pm

Junior School Only

Wednesday 15 January 2025, 9.15am – 12pm

Reception – Stay & Play:

Thursday 10 October 2024, 9.15am – 10.15am (Elmer the patchwork elephant theme)

Sixth Form (Year 12 2025) Information Evening:

Thursday 7 November 2024, 6pm start

How Do I Register for An Open Event at Bradford Grammar School?

You can register for one of our Open Events by visiting our Open Events page, choose the date you would like to visit and enter your details.

What Should I Expect During An Open Day?

Open Day is the most informal of our events held on a Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Prospective parents and students will be given a pupil tour guide around our fantastic facilities. You’ll get to visit all our departments where teachers and students will be running activities for you to observe or join in with as you please. Soak up our talent student’s art displays, music and work as you tour the school as see if you can picture yourself here as a student. You will also have the opportunity to meet the Headmaster, the Finance Team, and staff members to ask any questions you may have.

Open Mornings are more formal with a pupil tour guide of the school during a normal school day seeing the lessons in action! There will be dedicated time after the tours for you to ask any questions to the admissions team.

What Time Should I Arrive On An Open Day?

Tours of the school will be running from 10am through to 2pm. We advise arriving no later than 1pm to get the full experience of what BGS has to offer and to see all our impressive facilities.

On open mornings we advise arriving no later than 1 hour before the end of the event.

Where Can I Park For The Open Events?

Parking is onsite and can be accessed by the school gate on Frizinghall Road. More information will be provided in your confirmation email after registering for an Open Event.

Can Prospective Pupils attend Open Events?

Absolutely! We encourage prospective pupils to attend together with their parents to get a better understanding of what life at BGS entails. It is important to us that families have all the information they need before applying to join the school.

Is There a Virtual Option if I Cannot Attend in Person?

Yes, you can check out all that BGS has to offer by accessing our 360° virtual tour of our Junior School, Senior School, and Sixth Form.

How Can I Get In Touch for More Information About Open Events?

If you have any further questions or need more details on what happens next, please call our Admissions Team on 01274 553702 or email [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you to Bradford Grammar School.

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Due to snow the School is closed.
Please check back tomorrow after
6.30am for further updates.

The School will re-open tomorrow.
Please check back tomorrow after
6.30am for further updates.

Thursday 8 March: School is open. Staff, parents and pupils should only make their way into School if it is safe to do so.

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Best ever GCSE pass rate! A record-breaking 76% of all exams taken were awarded A/A* or 9-7 grades.

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Join us at our next open event and get a taste of what it is like to be part of the BGS family.

Wednesday 12 January 2022 - 9.15am - 12pm

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Late entrance exam applications - Please contact the Admissions Manager for further details ([email protected] 01274 553702)

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BGS has won a national award for a campaign to promote happiness and wellbeing among its students, staff and the local community.

Christmas Fair: Saturday 30 November 9am - 4pm

Our fair is the perfect place to buy unique gifts for friends and family, with a wide variety of stalls from across Yorkshire. You can enjoy festive music, sample treats and as always Santa will be here!

Second hand uniform sale: 10am -3pm, Sports Pavilion

On Saturday 30 November, the BGS Parents' Association will be holding a uniform sale

Uniform information

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The school is open as usual. Please take care when travelling.

New pupils / late applications - During the period where the school campus is closed to all but the children of key workers, please contact the Admissions Manager if you have any queries, or would like an update on the current situation >> [email protected] | 01274 553702 (calls will be auto-forwarded). Thank you.

COVID-19 updates and co-curricular resources

Visit this section of the website to keep up-to-date with resources and BGS communications during these unprecedented times.

COVID-19 RESOURCE PAGE

For late applications and enquiries, please contact the Admissions Manager on 01274 553702 or email [email protected]

For mid-year applications and enquiries, please contact the Admissions Manager on 01274 553702 or email [email protected]

360 Virtual Tour

Immerse yourself in all that Bradford Grammar School has to offer by accessing the 360° virtual tour of our Junior, Senior and Sixth Form.

LAUNCH THE TOUR

Open Day

Join us on Saturday 7 October and discover the world of opportunities a BGS education could bring to your child.

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Due to the snow, school is now closed for the rest of the day (14 January).

Please check back tomorrow morning for any further updates.

Virtual Open Event

Join us at our next event on Thursday 6 May 2021 - with insights into Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form.

(For late applications and entry to Years 8 - 10, contact 01274 553702 or email [email protected]).

Register now ...

Due to treacherous conditions on campus and the surrounding areas, the school site is closed today (Tuesday 19 November).

Parents - please check your emails for further information.

Due to the snow and unsafe travel conditions, school will be closed today (Tuesday 2 February).

Use this morning to enjoy some fresh air away from screens, curl up with a good book or, if necessary, catch up with some school work. Remote lessons will resume in the Senior School this afternoon. An exercise is being set for Clock House pupils.

Open Morning - Years 9, 10 & 12

We have a limited number of personalised tours available on Saturday 17 April 2021 for students wishing to join Years 9, 10 and 12 in September 2021.

To book, please call Karen Hewitt, Admissions Manager on 01274 553702.

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Please note that several year groups are now full for September 2021 entry. For late applications and enquiries, please contact the Admissions Department before completing an online application.

For Senior School and Sixth Form >>
Karen Hewitt - 01274 553702 or [email protected]

For Junior School >>
Sarah Lockett - 01274 553713 or [email protected]

For Junior and Senior School late applications, please contact Karen Hewitt on 01274 553702 or [email protected].

Sixth form applications: We currently have places available in Year 12.

For further entry details please visit www.bradfordgrammar.com
/admissions/entrance-exams-assessments/ or contact Karen Hewitt, Admissions Manager.

For late applications and enquiries, please contact the Admissions Department before completing an online application.

For Senior School >>
Karen Hewitt - 01274 553702 or [email protected]

For Junior School >>
Sarah Lockett - 01274 553713 or [email protected]

Join our Giving Day and celebrate all things BGS! https://bradfordgrammarschool.givingday.co.uk

For late applications and enquiries, please contact the Admissions Department before completing an online application.

For Senior School >>
Karen Hewitt - 01274 553702 or [email protected]

For Junior School >>
Sarah Lockett - 01274 553713 or [email protected]

Our Year 7 academic Assisted Places Awards evening will take place on: Tuesday 13 September 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Our next Open Day will take place on: Saturday 1 October 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm

View our Open Events page for more information:

Our BGS family of current and former pupils, parents, staff and governors extend our sincerest condolences to The Royal Family and all who share in the loss of our much-loved Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace.

'In times when nothing stood but worsened, or grew strange, there was one constant good: she did not change.'

Philip Larkin

Virtual Open Event

Join us at our next event on Thursday 6 May 2021 - with insights into Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form.

(For late applications and entry to Years 8 - 10, contact 01274 553702 or email [email protected]).

Register now ...

For late applications and enquiries, please contact the Admissions Department before completing an online application.

For Senior School >>
Karen Hewitt - 01274 553702 or [email protected]

For Junior School >>
Sarah Lockett - 01274 553713 or [email protected]

Our Year 7 academic Assisted Places Awards evening will take place on: Tuesday 13 September 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Our next Open Day will take place on: Saturday 1 October 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm

View our Open Events page for more information:

Our next Open Event will take place on:
Wednesday 3 May 2023 9:15am - 12:00pm

Admissions/ late entry information please contact:

Senior School >> Karen Hewitt - 01274 553702 > [email protected]

Junior School >> Sarah Lockett - 01274 553713 > [email protected]

Due to the weather, school will be closed from 2.30pm (8 February).

Parents - please check your emails for further information.

Late applications - 2023

Please contact the Admissions department for further details.

01274 553702 or email [email protected]