GCSEs 2021: Hear from our students
“We all know that education is about more than academic exams, and more than ever this year our students have shown the resilience and positivity that typifies the BGS spirit.” Simon Hinchliffe HEADMASTER [...]
A Levels 2021: Hear from our students
“We’re incredibly proud of all our students who have shown resilience and great spirit in the face of an unusual and difficult year for young people everywhere.” Simon Hinchliffe HEADMASTER [...]
Meet the Pastoral Prefects 2020/21
"I like to think they’re a bit more willing to open up to us" Meet the Pastoral Prefects WOODY W & DAYA D - 2020/21 Woody and Daya spent Year 13 as pastoral [...]
Meet Eva Lockett
"At BGS, there is an emphasis on playing sport and keeping active from an early age, regardless of ability, so we’re always encouraged to get involved and give things a try." Meet Eva [...]
Gary Thornton (1975)
"BGS opened my eyes to a world of possibilities; it taught me how, not what, to learn." Gary Thornton OLD BRADFORDIAN (1975) RECIPIENT “My time at BGS was life [...]
Natalia Dannenberg-Spreier (1999)
"Access to BGS allowed me to flourish, and the education and confidence I got from studying there has set me up for life." Natalia Dannenberg-Spreier OLD BRADFORDIAN (1999) RECIPIENT [...]
Saffah Farooq
"I never thought I’d study at a private school and it brought a lot of happiness to all of my family." Saffah Farooq UPPER SIXTH STUDENT AND RECIPIENT OF A SOVEREIGN HEALTH CARE [...]
Dr Linzi Maybin (2007)
"BGS was the launchpad to developing me into the person I am today." Dr Linzi Maybin OLD BRADFORDIAN (2007) RECIPIENT "BGS was the launchpad to developing me into the [...]
John Hamer (1987)
"I remember the mix of pupils from all backgrounds was beneficial to everyone, exposing us to the widest range of characters, attitudes, beliefs and experiences." John HamerOLD BRADFORDIAN (1987)RECIPIENT “I was fortunate [...]
Ian Hudson (1975)
Ian HudsonOLD BRADFORDIAN (1975)RECIPIENT "Having myself benefited from an Assisted Place, and understanding the important role that BGS played in my life on so many fronts, I feelvery strongly that I should [...]
Paul Murphy (1981)
"I still believe that I belong to the BGS community and have a bond with thousands of people I will never meet – people who attended the same school and learned the same values." [...]
Blaine Thomas (2020)
"One day, I hope to be in a position to give back, so someone can have the same enriching experience I’ve had." Blaine Thomas OLD BRADFORDIAN (2020)RECIPIENT OF THE SIR KEN MORRISON ASSISTED PlacE [...]
Ruby Hendry (2017)
Ruby Hendry OLD BRADFORDIAN (2017) RECIPIENT "Without funding given to me by BGS, I feel certain I wouldn’t now be following my dream of becoming a professional opera singer – [...]
Simon Peel
It is now 50 years since Simon started learning geography with Mr Eggleston and then with other teachers, including Mr Parker at O-Level. He never expected that he would live and work in the [...]
Lila Palmer
Anglo-American Lila Palmer has been bouncing back and forth between North America and the UK her whole life. Meet Lila Palmer OLD BRADFORDIAN (2003) The Old Bradfordian community is [...]
Henry Walker & Ravi Prasad
Both Henry and Ravi continue to enjoy life in Singapore, which is a melting pot of different cultures, food and people. The island nation also positions itself as a gateway into South East Asia, [...]
Andrew Devine
"It’s also given me the opportunity to meet some incredible people and to work on special projects like developing new TV shows for young audiences in Africa and Asia." Meet Andrew Devine OLD [...]
Ian Walker
"It was challenging to construct a physics department from scratch, but I reflect that BGS helped me to be able to just ‘get on with it’." Meet Ian Walker OLD BRADFORDIAN (1995) [...]
Anita Singh
"I was totally thrilled to hear about it. My mum still sends me ‘The Old Bradfordian’ magazine. She’ll want to get a few copies of this one!" Meet Anita Singh OLD BRADFORDIAN (1992) [...]
Omar Bahadhur
"Don't be afraid to fail, experiment of reach out for help. Know your strengths and weaknesses." Meet Omar Bahadhur OLD BRADFORDIAN (2014) FEATURED IN THE OLD BRADFORDIAN MAGAZINE 2020 [...]
