Message from the Headmaster
‘Children at Bradford Grammar Junior School enjoy an engaging and stimulating curriculum, which allows them to develop into independent, creative and confident young people.’
Richard Ribeiro, Junior School Headmaster
Junior School
Welcome to Bradford Grammar Junior School – also known as Clock House – a selective, independent, co-educational school.
We take children from the ages of 4 to 11, laying strong foundations for the rest of their lives through our engaging and stimulating curriculum, which allows our pupils to develop into independent, creative and confident young people.
While the academic side is important, we believe learning should be exciting and fun. This helps children to develop a lifelong love of learning. We have a forward-thinking approach to education. The world is rapidly changing and we believe it is important to develop skills and attributes children will need in the future e.g. creative thinking, collaborative working, digital literacy, growth mindset, etc.
We believe in the huge benefits of an outdoor education, which is why we have invested in our grounds to create further natural spaces for all our children to enjoy as part of our flourishing outdoor curriculum.
As well as our curriculum, our pupils benefit from a wide range of high quality extra-curricular clubs and activities. They have access to outstanding sports and arts facilities across the entire School site and receive teaching from specialist coaches in many subjects.
Once they join the BGS family, our pupils are nurtured and encouraged in their learning to make the very best of their abilities and interests. It’s wonderful to see each child thriving in their own unique way.
Why not find out more about us, including our exciting plans for our Early Years’ development, by contacting [email protected] or come and visit us at one of our Open Events!
Junior School Reception and Year 1 Building
From September 2024, Bradford Grammar Junior School has welcomed Reception and Year 1 pupils. Our new building features natural outdoor spaces, a mud kitchen, construction area, woodland exploration area, treehouse and outdoor performance space.
Welcome from Laura Tapscott, Early Years Foundation Stage Lead
The right foundations are crucial for our children, and at Clock House, the school journey begins at the age of 4. Reception, in particular, is that beautiful environment that carefully balances both teacher and pupil-initiated learning. Our child centred approach incorporates daily opportunities for practical hands-on learning and collaborative play carefully supported with boundaries and structure. We provide the ‘scaffolding’ role by leading, while allowing children to explore their own interests.
Developing a partnership with parents is crucial in the holistic development of our pupils at Clock House. We encourage parents to share their children’s personal achievements from home as well as showcasing their likes and dislikes. It allows parents a window into our classroom to see how their children are growing and developing as well as identifying some areas where additional support may be needed.
Our new purpose-built Reception and Year 1 building is a beautiful, nurturing space where our young children can enjoy becoming part of the BGS family and making many friends. Outdoors, we have a world filled with nature, just waiting for our young pupils to go off, explore and embrace those hands-on learning opportunities.
Come and meet Laura and tour our new Reception and Year 1 building at one of our Open Events.
“BGS feels like home.”
Florence, Year 5 pupil
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