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‘Old Bradfordian’ Autumn newsletter available online
The Old Bradfordian Autumn newsletter is available to view online. Featuring news, features by OBs and events, the [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 358, Autumn 2024) is now available to view online. This is [...]
Generous donation to support students with limited means
An anonymous benefactor has given a significant donation to one of the best independent schools in the North, [...]
Hollywood producer returns to former school
A former Bradford student who worked his way up to become a visual effects producer on Hollywood blockbusters [...]
Beloved Assistant Head retires after 35 years
A much-loved Assistant Head will be leaving Bradford Grammar School (BGS) at the end of the summer term [...]
‘Old Bradfordian’ newsletter available online
The Old Bradfordian Summer newsletter is available to view online. Featuring news, features by OBs and events, the [...]
Exploring historical roots: Bradford Grammar School’s legacy
Bradford Grammar School (BGS), established prior to 1548, has been a cornerstone of education in Bradford, West Yorkshire [...]
‘Old Bradfordian’ magazine available online
The Old Bradfordian magazine is available to view online. Featuring news, case studies, features by OBs, events, sports [...]
‘Our archives provide a great insight into BGS life over the years’
Deputy Library Manager, Tracy Lord, has taken on responsibility for BGS’s archives, which date back 500 years. She [...]
The OB and the BBC ‘pips’
A ‘face for radio’…that’s me! It’s proved so again, warbling away about Bradford Grammar School on BBC Radio [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 357, Autumn 2023) is now available to view online. This is [...]
Team GB athlete inspires pupils at former school
Follow your passions and don’t give up, were two of the messages one of Britain’s leading athletes gave [...]
‘Old Bradfordian’ magazine available online
JOIN BEYOND BRADFORD The Old Bradfordian magazine is available to view online. Featuring news, case studies, features by [...]
Old Bradfordian to sled 240km across Arctic for charity
A sporty Old Bradfordian who had to undergo reconstructive surgery following a serious injury has been inspired to [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 356, Autumn 2022) is now available to view online. This is [...]
BGS family comes together for Giving Day!
Old Bradfordians, friends and former staff of BGS are being encouraged to get involved in a special event [...]
‘Old Bradfordian’ magazine available online
JOIN BEYOND BRADFORD The Old Bradfordian magazine is available to view online. Featuring news, case studies, features by [...]
BGS friends tackle Three Peaks challenge in memory of Ed
TWELVE Old Bradfordians are tackling one of Yorkshire’s toughest challenges – the Three Peaks – in memory of [...]
Award-winning novelist holds creative writing workshop at Bradford school
An acclaimed author returned to his former school to give a creative writing workshop to pupils. Ross Raisin, [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 355, Autumn 2021) is now available to view online. This is [...]
High Court judge quizzed by pupils at his former school
‘How do you choose a juror?’ and ‘how are judges appointed?’ were just two of the questions a [...]
New BGS campaign aims to double number of assisted places
A new campaign has been launched aimed at doubling the number of assisted places at one of the [...]
‘Old Bradfordian’ magazine available online
JOIN BEYOND BRADFORD The Old Bradfordian magazine is available to view online. Featuring news, case studies, features by [...]
Dr Tate’s chemistry videos prove a YouTube hit
A Yorkshire chemistry teacher has become an unlikely YouTube star due to the growing popularity of his live [...]
Students head off lockdown loneliness for hundreds of Old Bradfordians
Sixth formers at a Yorkshire independent school have been taking time to connect with older former students and [...]
‘I like to get out there and inspire people’
An Old Bradfordian is using his platform as a television presenter and writer to change perceptions around Tourette’s [...]
Major BGS benefactor has been honoured with an OBE
One of Bradford Grammar School’s (BGS) major benefactors has been honoured with an OBE in this year’s New [...]
Former Bradford Grammar student appointed as High Court judge
A former Bradford Grammar School (BGS) student has been honoured with an appointment to the High Court. Sir [...]
Special needs dental charity shortlisted for national award
A community dentist who launched a charity to help special needs children and refugees enjoy happier dental experiences [...]
TV doctor returns to BGS
A popular doctor from a hit Channel 5 observational documentary show returned to his former school to give [...]
Former BGS student looking to revolutionise student lettings market
A former student of Bradford Grammar School (BGS) has won the support of the Royal Bank of Scotland [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 354, Autumn 2020) is now available to view online. This is [...]
Tributes to a teacher who inspired a generation to fall in love with running
Old Bradfordians and teachers are mourning the loss of a dedicated teacher who encouraged many young athletes, among them [...]
BGS schoolmaster’s double life in Churchill’s ‘secret army’.
A new book has unveiled the double life of a Yorkshire schoolmaster who served as an undercover agent [...]
Student friends help tens of thousands access cost price PPE
An enterprising former Bradford Grammar School student and his two friends have launched a venture selling PPE masks [...]
Old Bradfordians connect NHS workers with bikes across the country
Two enterprising friends who went to the same school in Yorkshire are helping NHS and other essential workers [...]
Old Bradfordian makes almost 100 visors for NHS staff
A former student of Bradford Grammar has been thanked by grateful NHS staff after making almost 100 visors [...]
Beyond Bradford app puts alumni at the heart of engagement
Bradford Grammar School is using the latest business networking technology to support its network of illustrious alumni with the [...]
Final ceremony pays tribute to over 230 former pupils who fell in WW1
A remembrance project at a leading independent school in Yorkshire paid its last respects to over 230 former [...]
‘Old Bradfordian’ magazine available online
JOIN BEYOND BRADFORD The Old Bradfordians Association magazine is available to view online. Featuring local news, Old Bradfordian case [...]
BGS’s Leading Ladies mark 35 years of co-education
Leading Ladies from across Yorkshire were guests of honour at a special event held to mark 35 years [...]
BGS Leading Ladies
In celebration of the 35-year anniversary of the school welcoming girls into the Sixth Form, and the 20-year anniversary [...]
Former BGS pupil teams up with Ed Sheeran
International pop star Ed Sheeran has teamed up with a former Bradford Grammar School pupil to produce a [...]
BGS wins national engagement award
Bradford Grammar School has won a national award for a campaign to promote happiness and wellbeing among its [...]
Former BGS teacher who taught spies after the war turns 100
In his 100 years, genial English gentleman Charles Courtenay Lloyd helped to liberate Norway from Nazi invasion, trained [...]
Courtenay Lloyd’s 100th birthday
Old Bradfordians are invited to send birthday wishesOn 1 May 2019 Courtenay Lloyd will turn 100 and Old Bradfordians [...]
Team GB’s Emile makes return to BGS
A talented Team GB athlete returned to Bradford Grammar School (BGS) to run a special training session for [...]
New Deputy Headmaster for Bradford Grammar School
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) has appointed a new Deputy Headmaster from among its esteemed staff. Jed Boardman has [...]
NEW ‘Old Bradfordian’ now available online
JOIN BEYOND BRADFORD The Old Bradfordians Association magazine is available to view online. Featuring local news, Old Bradfordian case [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 352, Autumn 2018) is now available to view online. This is [...]
A tribute to Old Bradfordian: John Harrington
With deep regret BGS announces the passing of Old Bradfordian (OB) Mr John Harrington (Taught at BGS 1968-1997) [...]
BGS invests £4m in new sports facilities
Bradford Grammar School, which counts Olympic medallists and Team GB members among its prestigious alumni, is undergoing a [...]
A tribute to Old Bradfordian: Raymond Shaw-Smith
Raymond Shaw-Smith, Classics Master, 1952-89 A Memoir Room 27 at BGS from 1952-89 will have special significance for [...]
Yorkshire pupils put themselves on the cover for #bookfacefriday
Pupils and staff at a leading independent school have joined a growing international movement to celebrate World Book [...]
Let’s get together…
More than 1,000 alumni have signed up to a specialist-networking site, which is bringing old boys and girls [...]
Memories: Learning German at BGS (1956 to 1962)
By Stuart Parkes Emeritus Professor of German Aka Parkes K.S. (no.6368) Extract “My aim has solely been to [...]
A tribute to Old Bradfordian: Robert West
With deep regret BGS announces the passing of Old Bradfordian Robert West (1948 to 2018) A man of [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 351, Autumn 2017) is now available to view online. This is [...]
OBA WW1 Battlefields Tour
As part of the Old Bradfordians Remembrance Project with School the OBA and OB Club (London) have arranged [...]
BGS named Northern independent school of the year
Bradford Grammar School has been named The Sunday Times North Independent Secondary School of the Year. Around 83.8% [...]
NEW ‘Old Bradfordian’ now available online
Join BGS-alumni.com The Old Bradfordians magazine is available to view online. Featuring local news, Old Bradfordian case studies, [...]
BGS puts students and alumni at heart of engagement
Join BGS-alumni.com BGS has decided to take student and alumni engagement to another level with Graduway, a cloud-based [...]
BGS puts Old Bradfordians at heart of engagement
Join BGS-alumni.com BGS has decided to take alumni and student engagement to another level with Graduway, a cloud-based [...]
Over 10,000 people visit Hockney Gallery in first month
Over 10,000 people have visited a Bradford gallery since it opened a permanent exhibition of David Hockney’s work last [...]
Former BGS pupil is new head coach at Aireborough
Former BGS pupil Simon Davies, who was forwards' coach last season, has taken over as head coach at [...]
Old Bradfordian 1940s and 1950s reunion
For the first time the two decade reunions were combined. What a success with over 100OBs and guests [...]
A new website that encapsulates BGS at its very best
The redesign of the Bradford Grammar School website has left no stone unturned, showcasing our truly astounding school [...]
New Headmistress of BGS Junior School says role is a “wonderful opportunity”
The first ever Headmistress of Bradford’s top school has spoken about how she is thrilled at the chance [...]
Yorkshire School strives for pupils’ happiness
To understand the true benefits of being open about well-being and mental health in schools, you have to hear [...]