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BGS Teacher Sarah Flaherty Secures Spot in 2025 World Marathon Championships
BGS teacher secures spot in world marathon championships, driven by family passion for running CHEMISTRY teacher Sarah Flaherty [...]
Yorkshire goalie Ben Collinson stars for Manchester City at prestigious Truce Tournament
Standout goalkeeper Ben C represented Manchester City’s Under-12s at the prestigious Premier League Christmas Truce Tournament in Ypres, [...]
Bradford Grammar School to launch first Junior Committee for Action for Sport
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) is set to become the first school to establish a Junior Committee for Action [...]
Building Bridges: Bradford Grammar School’s Vision for Expanding Public Benefit and Partnerships
Bradford Grammar School's head, Simon Hinchliffe, reflects on the schools public benefit activities and explains the steps being [...]
BGS pupil supports dad’s epic 3,000-mile ocean row for charity
As Matthew Pitchforth undertakes the remarkable fundraising challenge of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean this December, [...]
Gymnast Isaac earns training opportunity with GB coaches
Talented gymnast Isaac secured an exciting opportunity to train with British Gymnastics coaches, following his team’s gold-medal victory [...]
Year 8 pupil Nicky raises £3,200 for hospices
Year 8 pupil raises £3,200 for hospice in memory of grandfather and wins flight in OB’s gyrocopter. Nicky [...]
‘Old Bradfordian’ Autumn newsletter available online
The Old Bradfordian Autumn newsletter is available to view online. Featuring news, features by OBs and events, the [...]
Edwin VL sets sights on rowing glory
England rower Edwin VL has his sights set on the highest levels of competitive rowing, with ambitions to [...]
Building Character Through Sport at BGS
At Bradford Grammar School (BGS), sport is at the heart of our school life. It’s not just about [...]
Bradford Grammar School and Skipton Tennis Centre a visionary partnership for community growth
As Skipton Tennis Centre undergoes significant expansion, including two new canopied padel courts, its partnership with Bradford Grammar [...]
Year 10 cricket star Venus takes 121 wickets in breakthrough season
Fourteen-year-old Venus has had a cricket season to remember, taking an incredible 121 wickets while playing across multiple [...]
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, [...]
Crafting Comedy: Jeremy Dyson’s Inspiring Workshop
As part of the school’s sponsorship of the Ilkley Literature Festival, renowned British writer, musician, and director Jeremy [...]
Year 7’s Unforgettable Adventure at PGL’s Caythorpe Court
This September, our Year 7 pupils embarked on an exciting residential trip to PGL’s Caythorpe Court, designed to [...]
Good Governance
These are undeniably challenging times for independent schools. With the Government poised to impose VAT on school fees [...]
Promising fast bowler Alex W signs two-year rookie contract with Yorkshire County Cricket Club
West Yorkshire's rising cricket star and Year 13 Bradford Grammar School student, Alex W, has signed a two-year [...]
‘Music is thriving at GCSE and A-level here’
Elizabeth White built a distinguished career in music education before joining Bradford Grammar School in 2014. Here, she [...]
How will imposing VAT on school fees benefit Bradford… and beyond?
Two years ago, in the Autumn of 2022, I found myself making a case for independent schools like [...]
Cyber Stars celebrate super GCSE results
Four gifted students at a Bradford school discovered they had all secured grade 7s (equivalent to an A) [...]
Art duo secure top grades in the country
Two students from a Bradford school discovered they were among the top performers in the country for their [...]
GCSE success for BGS students
More than half of GCSE grades awarded at a West Yorkshire independent school were Grades 8 or 9, [...]
Student who broke his neck celebrates GCSE results
A teenager who had to have spinal surgery after breaking his neck in a mountain biking accident is [...]
Ukrainian student triumphs with exceptional GCSE results
A Ukrainian teen who escaped the devastation of war in his homeland and endured immense personal loss, is [...]
GCSE success for BGS students
More than half of GCSE grades awarded at a West Yorkshire independent school were Grades 8 or 9, [...]
‘BGS has been the perfect balance of work and fun’
A teenager who moved to the UK aged five is looking forward to a degree in Chemical Engineering [...]
Rosie’s A* Art success
A craven student is looking forward to combining her love of art and history after securing her place [...]
Sporty trio’s A-class results
Three athletics stars proved successful off, as well as on, the field today when they scored outstanding grades [...]
Magnificent Seven among A* winners at BGS
Several students at a West Yorkshire independent school achieved A* grades across the board in their A Level [...]
Kind hearted teenager transforms personal tragedy into hope for others
A remarkable teenager, whose compassionate acts of kindness have transformed his personal grief into a powerful force for [...]
Bradford Grammar School celebrates another successful year of A Level results
Pupils at Bradford Grammar School were celebrating today after receiving their A Level results. Over 72% of grades [...]
A* success for BGS students
Students at a West Yorkshire independent school were celebrating achieving top grades in their A Level results today [...]
Fostering leadership skills: student democracy at Bradford Grammar School
Leadership skills are essential for success in today’s society. Parents and educators alike are constantly looking for effective ways [...]
The road from Bradford Grammar School to university and professions
Young adults have a plethora of decisions to make. Many teenagers can feel overwhelmed about the transition to [...]
Young BGS author debuts fantasy novel
Year 7 pupil Inaaya R is making a name for herself as an emerging young author having self-published [...]
Rising star lands major role in CBBC’s new comedy series High Hoops
Young Bradford actress, Isha K A, has secured a leading role in CBBC's eagerly anticipated new comedy series, [...]
Young writer achieves national recognition with poem publication
Year 6 pupil Rushda R has had her poem ‘Absence in the Nightfall’ published in a national poetry [...]
Hollywood producer returns to former school
A former Bradford student who worked his way up to become a visual effects producer on Hollywood blockbusters [...]
Student celebrates dual success on Britain’s youth theatre stage
Aspiring actress Georgina M is set to perform on the national stage this summer after securing coveted places [...]
National final victory in the Independent Schools Mock Trial Competition
Following their triumph in the regional heats in March, a team of Bradford Grammar School students have clinched [...]
‘I’m passionate about the future of Bradford Grammar School’
Katy Owens reflects on her first academic year as the HR Manager at Bradford Grammar School, highlighting the [...]
Summer ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Summer Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
From Bradford to the BBC: Writer Amit Dhand inspires students at school Speech Day
Acclaimed author and screenwriter Amit Dhand captivated the audience at Bradford Grammar School’s Speech Day on Friday, with [...]
The importance of STEM education in the UK
A well-rounded education is the foundation of a successful life. In our modern era, rapid technological advancements and [...]
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 [...]
Yorkshire schoolgirl to appear in Emmerdale
A promising young actress from Bingley, who is making a name for herself in the world of film [...]
‘Old Bradfordian’ newsletter available online
The Old Bradfordian Summer newsletter is available to view online. Featuring news, features by OBs and events, the [...]
Introducing HomeRun – enhancing school commutes for a greener BGS
We are pleased to announce our partnership with HomeRun. Homerun is a travel app that helps schools understand [...]
Rising star advocates for children’s emotional wellbeing
Young Bradford star Daya S A is helping to raise awareness of children’s mental health through McDonald's latest [...]
‘Telling our students’ stories is a rewarding part of the job’
Senior Communications and Marketing Executive, Jessica Alred, plays an active role in Bradford Grammar School’s communications team. As [...]
‘Bringing back childhood … and a love of all things nature’
Bradford Grammar Junior School is expanding its outdoor play and classroom provision as it looks to welcome Reception [...]
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 school where the arts are thriving
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) has a reputation for producing outstanding musicians, actors and artists, and with music scholarships [...]
Rare space rocks land at Bradford Grammar Junior School
Pupils from a Bradford junior school had a ‘once in a lifetime chance’ to get their hands-on rare [...]
Exam Excellence: Top Tips for Success
Volumes of educational research, teacher, parent and student experience, and a copious slug of (perceived) common sense, is [...]
Year 5 pupils turn classroom lessons into profitable ventures
Year 5 pupils at Bradford Grammar Junior School recently embarked on an exhilarating journey, hosting their own stationery stalls. [...]
BGS soars to third place victory in national chemistry showdown
Four Bradford Grammar School (BGS) pupils have proudly secured third place in the national final of the prestigious [...]
Spring ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Spring Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
BGS triumphs in mock trial competition heats
Bradford Grammar School students have seized victory in their heat of the Independent Schools Mock Trial Competition, securing [...]
BGS cyber crimefighters secure spot in national finals
A team of four Bradford Grammar School pupils has surpassed 274 teams to advance to the finals of [...]
Talented sisters shine in musicals dance show
Two sisters from Bradford Grammar Junior School took part in a dazzling dance show in Yeadon. Sisters Isla [...]
The secret to Early Years success
Bradford Grammar Junior School will be welcoming pupils in Reception and Year 1 from September. Its new Early [...]
‘Children with special learning needs will thrive here’
We’re an academic school and I think there used to be a perception that we wouldn’t accept children [...]
Super Seb wins national Special Achievement Award
A teenager has won a national award for his outstanding academic work and top GCSE results after undergoing [...]
‘Their wonder and awe is everything to me’
As Bradford Grammar Junior School undergoes exciting expansion plans, its newly appointed Early Years Foundation Stage Lead, Laura [...]
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 Early Years lead appointed for Junior School expansion
A junior school in West Yorkshire has appointed a new Early Years lead as part of its £2m [...]
‘It’s important neurodiversity is seen as a personal superpower’
As Head of Learning Strategies and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) at BGS, Laura Johnson and [...]
Ben scores in England hockey debut
BGS student Ben P enjoyed a fantastic debut for the U16 national hockey team after successfully undergoing his [...]
How being neurodivergent can be a strength
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team at Bradford Grammar’s Senior and Junior Schools support a myriad [...]
Why we’re searching for ‘hope’ in 2024
Hope was the given theme for the first Bradford Grammar Senior School assembly of 2024 – an apt [...]
BGS Shines in The Good Schools Guide Review
Navigating the realm of education can be a daunting task, but there are valuable resources to aid in [...]
Autumn ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Autumn Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
The school where pupils make a big splash!
A row of multi-coloured woggles clutched by tiny hands are lined up alongside Bradford Grammar School’s onsite 25m [...]
The benefits of being a good neighbour
Over many years, Bradford Grammar School has sought to enact an impactful public benefit on behalf of the [...]
A place where leaders are made
There are more than 50 extra-curricular clubs and societies at Bradford Grammar School, one in particular has a [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 357, Autumn 2023) is now available to view online. This is [...]
Isla swims the Channel for the homeless
A pupil who was inspired to help homeless people after seeing them on the streets of London has [...]
‘My daughter’s regained her love of school’
Every summer the Bradford Grammar Junior School buddies get to work, scribbling words of welcome onto their postcards [...]
History and gratitude to our founders and benefactors
The theme of the week at Bradford Grammar School is Gratitude, which ties neatly into our Founders’ Day [...]
Cheerleading Worlds goal for Alice
Year 8 pupil Alice S has her eye on Cheerleading Worlds, in Orlando, America, after a successful year [...]
‘I’ve really enjoyed my first year, it’s a really friendly environment.’
The transition from one school to another can be daunting for both children and parents – but it [...]
Why BGS is top for tennis
What began as a small tennis programme at BGS has become a place for pupils to enjoy the [...]
‘The adrenaline and the risks play a part in why I love it’.
When he’s not supporting BGS staff as an IT Network Technician, Ryan Hills can be found firing the [...]
A new year at BGS – let the adventures begin
There’s a buzz of eager anticipation in the Price Hall before assembly. I know, it’s not reserved for [...]
Five Benefits of a Private School Education
Choosing the right school can be a difficult decision. Independent education is not always the first choice for [...]
Art star Emma receives country’s top marks
A pupil turned up at her Bradford school today to discover she’d scored an astonishing full mark in [...]
Fourth time lucky for aspiring teacher helped by BGS
A primary school worker who failed her Maths GCSE three times over several years was overjoyed to finally [...]
Top grades for sporty William
A sporty teenager with diabetes was celebrating receiving a string of top GCSE grades today. Will Palmer, who [...]
Teenager who missed 18 months of school celebrates top GCSE results
An inspirational teenager is celebrating gaining nine top grades in his GCSEs today after undergoing treatment for blood [...]
Bradford school outperforms its pre-pandemic GCSE results
Pupils and staff at a Bradford school were celebrating higher GCSE grades than pre-pandemic levels today with almost [...]
A Level success for film actress Sienna
A talented young actress and dancer was celebrating gaining the grades she needs today to pursue her blossoming [...]
Team GB swim star Leah achieves grade A success
A young Team GB swimmer who has her eye on the Paris Olympics was celebrating a different win [...]
Bradford Grammar students celebrate outstanding results
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) students were celebrating achieving outstanding results in their A Levels today with the vast [...]
The bittersweet transition to big school
As celebration assembly came to a close, the music started and Mr Ribeiro dismissed the Year 6 children [...]
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 [...]
Summer ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Summer Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
How the seeds of success are sown at Bradford Grammar Junior School
I’m delighted Old Bradfordian Emile Cairess (2016) has accepted my invitation to be our special guest at our [...]
National Theatre spotlight for James
Year 11 pupil James W took time out from his GCSE exams for a special performance at one [...]
The club creating future leaders at BGS
In 1972, I joined the Army Cadets, which offered a wide syllabus and numerous adventures, including rock climbing [...]
BGS runners enjoy world championship success
Two teenage athletes from BGS are celebrating after becoming world mountain running champions. Rebecca F and Amelie L, [...]
‘I am brave, I am fierce, I’ve got this.’
For many pupils at Bradford Grammar Junior School, the residential trips are the first time away from home. [...]
Why enabling access to the arts is more important than ever
Last week’s performance of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Witches’ by our Year 7 and 8 ‘Friday Drama Club’ had [...]
The transformative power of sport for all
Watching Bradford Grammar School alumnus, Emile Cairess (2016) finishing the London Marathon in sixth place with a time [...]
‘Old Bradfordian’ magazine available online
JOIN BEYOND BRADFORD The Old Bradfordian magazine is available to view online. Featuring news, case studies, features by [...]
The Junior School family and its spring growth spurt!
The Bradford Grammar Junior School family is growing. We are welcoming Reception and Year 1 children from September [...]
LEGO® challenge success
BGS pupils of all ages made it through to the national finals of a major LEGO® robotics competition [...]
Ten top tips for better revision
As exam season looms, we spoke to Deputy Headmaster, Mr Boardman to share a few tips on how [...]
BBC children’s show part for Bradford student
A young Bradford student’s acting career is going from strength to strength after her latest appearance in a [...]
The important role schools play in the wider community
Bradford Grammar Junior School Headmaster, Richard Ribeiro, talks about the important role schools play in the wider community. [...]
Spring ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Spring Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
‘We can all learn to dance in the rain – if we choose to’
Excellence, Opportunity, and Happiness – these are the words that groups of students, parents, prospective BGS families and [...]
Discovering our unique gifts (mine are jazzy shoes)
I have a passion for shoes. Bright shoes, jazzy shoes, jolly shoes. One morning, as I went across [...]
Why the great outdoors is about to get even bigger at BGS
Arriving at Clock House in the early morning takes me through our wooded outdoor area, across the lower [...]
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 [...]
‘Launching rockets across the school hall is another fun experiment …’
BGS’s Head of Chemistry, Rob Moody, has been teaching chemistry for 15 years, in the state, FE and [...]
Athlete Rebecca to compete in Oz after Team GB selection
A teenager from Bradford is heading to Australia after securing a place with Team GB for the 2023 [...]
Autumn ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Autumn Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
Bradford Grammar School – consistently at the top of The Sunday Times Parent Power listing
The Sunday Times Parent Power survey has again rated Bradford Grammar as one of the top three independent schools in [...]
‘Outstanding student of the Year’ award for Faiz
A COMPASSIONATE student whose ‘selfless efforts’ helped support families affected by domestic violence has won an award which [...]
Festival award for Year 7 speaker
TALENTED speaker and keen drama student, Danniella Pinkney, was given a personal behind-the-scenes tour at Leeds Playhouse after [...]
Poppy lands singing role in touring opera
BGS pupil Poppy Hudson-Croker is undergoing months of professional opera training having landed a coveted role in a [...]
Quarrels about ‘private schools’ are blind to context and nuance
I’m trying to calmly take stock of the pantomime profiles of independent (private) schools in the media. To [...]
Cricketing star Venus follows in dad’s first class footsteps
A TEENAGER whose dad played first class cricket in Sri Lanka has landed a coveted place on a [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 356, Autumn 2022) is now available to view online. This is [...]
Adheeb delighted with 11 GCSEs
A TEENAGER who came to Bradford as an asylum seeker aged nine was overjoyed today after gaining 11 [...]
Bradford City footballer scores 9s across the board
A TEENAGER who plays football for Bradford City was celebrating scoring straight 9s in her GCSEs today. Elsa [...]
Rugby star Beau scores in his GCSEs
A TALENTED teenager who has balanced intense rugby training with the Huddersfield Giants alongside his studies at a [...]
England athletes’ runaway GCSE success
TWO elite cross-country runners who have represented their country across the world are celebrating another victory today – [...]
BGS pupils celebrate outstanding GCSE results
PUPILS at one of the North’s leading independent schools were celebrating outstanding GCSE results today following a tumultuous [...]
Let’s give our young people the credit they deserve
Congratulations to all students who are collecting A Level and GCSE results this summer! Much has been said [...]
Super six among all-star students at BGS
SIX outstanding students who secured four A* each in their A Levels were among those celebrating successful results today at [...]
Clever Courtney heads to Cambridge
AN INSPIRATIONAL teenager who secured an assisted place at one of the best independent schools in the North [...]
Summer ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Summer Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
£2m expansion plans for Bradford Grammar Junior School
The BGS family is growing with new plans to accept children from the age of four. Bradford Grammar [...]
Cognitive collywobbles and the art of struggling
“It’s not that I’m smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer” – Albert Einstein “I get [...]
Is a ramping up of centralised Government power wise for the nation’s schools and colleges?
The government’s new Schools Bill is currently going through the House of Lords. The details therein, and some [...]
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 students celebrate world schools cross country championship
A TALENTED team of runners were celebrating again after returning to Bradford as world schools cross country champions. [...]
Spring ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Spring Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
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 [...]
Rebecca secures gold for England!
YEAR 11 student Rebecca Flaherty became the first female student in BGS’s history to don an England vest [...]
Joseph takes part in poignant children’s opera
BGS student Joseph Mason enjoyed taking part in a thought-provoking production with the Opera North Youth Company. Joseph [...]
‘At our school, it’s cool to be nerdy…’
The Competitive Admissions Programme derived from a need to start supporting applications for competitive courses at the most [...]
BGS girls’ team scoop prestigious relay title for third year in succession
TEENAGERS from a Yorkshire school are celebrating after claiming victory in a four by two mile running event [...]
‘Good PHSE is not just about imparting knowledge – it’s about developing personal attributes’
Prior to coming to BGS, I worked in Botswana teaching biology for seven years. That’s possibly where my [...]
“No one should have to fit into a mould in order to thrive.”
A few years ago, I went on an Aspiring Heads course. There were around 100 of us and [...]
Last Christmas…
… is definitely a distant and hazy memory. Part of this is maybe due to my aging brain, [...]
The diversity and balance of BGS remains a cherished characteristic
It’s been a whirlwind time at BGS as we head towards Christmas. Opportunities to pause, think or put [...]
BGS scoops national schools’ cross-country title
Teenagers from a Yorkshire school are celebrating after becoming senior national schools’ cross country champions. The team from [...]
Autumn ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Autumn Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
Equestrian star Tabby joins elite dressage academy
A teenage equestrian is a step closer to fulfilling her dreams of riding for Great Britain after being [...]
‘Momentum is growing for a post pandemic qualifications rethink’
Earlier this week, HMC published a report, ‘Time to Talk’, into the perceptions and attitudes of nearly 800 [...]
‘Dynamic schools continue to be great places to work.’
I sat up straight after a lazy five minutes on social media while reading the following words: “That [...]
Student’s environmental magazine wins COP26 climate change competition
A Bradford student has won an environmental competition designed to show how entrants would tackle climate change and [...]
‘BGS is a superb reflection of how communities and faiths come together to learn and flourish’
From a very young age, teaching was something that I always wanted to do. It was almost like [...]
Gotta have faith…BGS style!
A Bradford school used music, art, dance and drama to explore different religions as part of its annual [...]
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, [...]
Dyson engineer inspires next generation of inventors in Yorkshire
An inventor, who has designed products in use across the world, encouraged hundreds of Yorkshire children to solve [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 355, Autumn 2021) is now available to view online. This is [...]
Actor George sees television show air
A talented Junior School pupil is celebrating seeing the children’s show he has a part in finally hit [...]
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 [...]
George moves a step closer to sports career ambitions
A student has credited BGS for supporting his ambitions to pursue a career in the sports industry. George [...]
Dyslexic student Alex’s GCSE success
A teenager has thanked teachers at BGS after gaining several top grades in his GCSE results. Alex Fisher, [...]
‘Oarsome’ results for BGS rowers
Members of the Bradford Grammar School rowing team were celebrating their ‘oarsome’ GCSE results today (August 12) with [...]
Top GCSE results for Team GB junior swimmer Leah
A teenager who has balanced hours of training to support her elite swimming career with her studies at [...]
GCSE success for Bradford Grammar School students
Talented students at Bradford Grammar School (BGS) were celebrating achieving top grades in their GCSE results today (Aug [...]
Hard work pays off for inspirational teenager
A teenager who lost her mum suddenly and has lived independently for two years was celebrating today after [...]
Yorkshire County Cricketer scores high in A Levels
One of Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s youngest team members was celebrating today after scoring highly in his A [...]
Bradford bursary student Charlie’s A* key to Cambridge
A student who secured an assisted place to attend one of the best independent schools in the North [...]
Motoring ace Lorcan’s A Level success
A talented teenager who is chasing the championship title of a prestigious motorsport series and has ambitions to [...]
BGS students celebrate outstanding A Level results
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) students were celebrating securing places at their first-choice universities today (Tuesday, Aug 10) after [...]
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 [...]
Rebecca selected for England for Home Countries U18 International
A talented teenage runner has been selected to compete for England in the Home Countries U18 International in [...]
Local primary schools reach for the stars at Bradford Grammar
Hundreds of local primary school children are enjoying two weeks of science and space master classes at Bradford [...]
The changing face of pastoral care – and how BGS has adapted to a changed landscape
When I took up the role of Assistant Head Pastoral (AHP) eight years ago, I knew a lot [...]
Summer ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Summer Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
Leeds teenager comes third in triathlon debut
A teenager from Horsforth came third in his U17 age category at World Triathlon Leeds in his first [...]
Schools from across Skipton enjoy fun tennis challenge
Scores of schoolchildren came together to take part in an annual fun tennis challenge in Skipton. Bradford Grammar [...]
Building and sustaining partnerships is part of our heritage and future
As I understand it, the notion of public benefit speaks to the very essence of education as a [...]
Teenager follows in footsteps of Rugby League star dad
Fifteen-year-old Beau Morrison has taken a major step forward in his ambitions to become a pro rugby player [...]
‘Old Bradfordian’ magazine available online
JOIN BEYOND BRADFORD The Old Bradfordian magazine is available to view online. Featuring news, case studies, features by [...]
Why I’m sad that Ramadan is ending…
Over the last month, Muslims around the world have been observing Ramadan. As we approach the final few [...]
Brothers hit the high note with National Children’s Orchestra
Clock House brother’s Joseph and Oliver are enjoying sessions with the National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain’s first [...]
BGS bursary student secures place at Cambridge
A teenager who says a whole world of learning opened up to her when she gained an assisted [...]
Codebreaking students become cyber superstars
Four codebreaking BGS students beat more than 6,500 other girls to compete in the finals of a national [...]
BGS trio enjoy Yorkshire Rugby Academy season
Three BGS senior rugby players have enjoyed being part of the U18 Yorkshire Rugby Academy squad during the [...]
Schools cannot work in isolation to foster positive relationships amongst young people
Teachers, when asked at job interview ‘what are the characteristics of effective education?’, or words to that effect, [...]
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 [...]
Enjoy the journey
Today’s start of summer term assembly sets the tone for the weeks ahead. Here it is without alteration. [...]
Spring ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Spring Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
Learning from the past to support rugby’s future
Running in the foot deep snow on the top pitches is a memory I hold onto from my [...]
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 [...]
‘Working at BGS is so varied … and that’s what I love about it!’
‘I was born in North London and my parents were both immigrants from Pakistan. Growing up, there was [...]
Our young people ought to be a source of national pride
It’s back to business as (near) normal on Monday. School children at Bradford Grammar and across England return [...]
Tributes to a gifted and kind teacher who inspired many young BGS artists
Pupils and their families, teachers and Old Bradfordians are mourning the loss of a gifted and kind teacher [...]
‘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 [...]
Do you remember snow days as a kid?
I remember trudging to school as fat damp flakes fell, sound muffled by heavy air, the occasional Styrofoam [...]
Do deadlines and assessments lead to a dearth of creativity? Not necessarily…
I talk about BGS and headship on Twitter. Sometimes Twitter talks back. It occasionally sends welcome distractions, like [...]
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 [...]
The current state of play about 2021 examinations
To be clear, school and college leaders, including those here at Bradford Grammar, have no special knowledge about [...]
Building a meaningful and fulfilled life, one centimetre at a time
This is another occasion when an assembly has been tidied up into blog format. Assemblies at BGS can [...]
Autumn ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Autumn Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
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 [...]
Race ace Oliver’s Tour de Yorkshire ambitions
Year 11 BGS pupil, Oliver Peace, is looking forward to resuming his national cycling ambitions as soon as [...]
With ‘active hopefulness’ we will make our mark in 2021
This week at Bradford Grammar School, a team of teachers, led ably by one of our Geographers, Mr [...]
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 [...]
Video gaming and Icelandic language essays win awards for BGS students
Two Year 11 students won prizes in the Queen’s College Cambridge essay writing competition. Will Crookes and Eesa [...]
‘Young people are more public minded than given credit for’
Looking up from my screen, I see two used, but in good nick, not especially smelly, pairs of [...]
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 [...]
Inaccurate and Outdated? What next for GCSEs?
“We were told this summer that it was a “mutant algorithm” that had caused the anguish of the [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 354, Autumn 2020) is now available to view online. This is [...]
Leadership values, commitment to the community and good intentions
I read an article in The Conversation last week that captured the critical essence of much anti-Boris feeling. [...]
Sporty brothers delighted with duathlon medals
Two Bradford Grammar School pupils enjoyed medal success in a fitness challenge as part of the virtual World [...]
Lydia scores high for musical success
A talented singer and cellist from Bradford Grammar School (BGS) has received a bursary to attend the largest [...]
GCSE success for Bradford computing ace
Bradford teenager Alex Davies, past winner of the national TCS Oxford Computing Challenge, has secured outstanding GCSE results [...]
Ilkley teen strides to success
Ilkley teenager Alex Flaherty has achieved an outstanding ten grade 9 results in his GCSEs today, having also [...]
Teen who overcame cancer celebrates outstanding GCSE results
An inspiring teenager who launched her own charity to help other children with cancer is celebrating after receiving [...]
GCSE success for Bradford Grammar School students
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) students were celebrating today after securing top grades in their GCSEs. Students at BGS [...]
Twinning success for BGS students
Twins Georgia and Harry Pope are celebrating A Level success, after achieving identical A*/A grades. The Bradford Grammar [...]
A* bursary students celebrate securing Oxford University places
A teenager who grew up on a Bradford council estate before securing an assisted place at one of [...]
A* success for Bradford Grammar School students
More than half of A Level students at Bradford Grammar School (BGS) were celebrating after achieving solely A*/A [...]
Students aim for medical careers thanks to assisted places
Three teenagers are looking ahead to careers in the medical profession thanks to assisted places at one of [...]
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 [...]
Summer ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Summer Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
Learning from the past, looking to the future
The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers has appalled decent people worldwide. Reactions have been diverse, [...]
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 [...]
‘With a little courage, we continue to find our way forward’
We all get scared. At worst, fear can near paralyse. Less dramatically, fear can cloud judgement, affect behaviours, [...]
‘Our students have a lot to give to others and it’s great to see’
It’s very rewarding helping to do things for other people and I’m keen to encourage our students to [...]
Teenage actor looking forward to filming new series of BBC show
A talented young actor is hoping the next series of a popular BBC children’s television show will go [...]
New Headmaster for Bradford Grammar Junior School
The newly appointed headmaster of Bradford Grammar Junior School says he has been impressed by the adaptability and [...]
Health staff thank BGS for making vital PPE equipment
Doctors and health workers have thanked Bradford Grammar School (BGS) for making personal protective equipment (PPE) for its [...]
Enterprising eight-year-old creates his own mosque in his playroom
An enterprising eight-year-old has used his ingenuity to turn his playroom into a mosque using recycled cardboard packaging [...]
44 not out – things to try with your family during lockdown
At the start of the period of school closure, I wrote about how the tough task of combining entertainment [...]
Spring ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Spring Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
Pastoral care continues during these unprecedented times
I hope that you are managing to keep home life relatively sane at this extraordinary time. There is a [...]
I fully expect our young people to prove their character
A reflection, and why not? It’s late, I can’t sleep and there is a restorative glass of something [...]
Katy’s Shakespeare portrait proves a national winner
A Bradford Grammar Junior School pupil has won a national art competition with her portrait of the Elizabethan [...]
Singing student John celebrates diploma achievement
A teenage student who performed on a popular BBC television programme is celebrating after gaining a full singing [...]
Bradford Grammar School win the King Henry VIII Cross Country Relays
A team of four girls from Bradford Grammar School recently won the King Henry VIII Cross Country Relays, [...]
‘Keep asking the questions’
Whole school assemblies resume next week in the Price Hall following Year 11 and 13 mock exams. In [...]
BGS supports creative carnival competition
Get involved! Local children to be inspired by creative carnival competition - championed by BGS The annual Ilkley [...]
Young bursary student wins coveted place at Oxford
A teenager who grew up on a Bradford council estate before securing an assisted place at one of [...]
BGS student reaches the finals of UK Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge
Bradford Grammar School student Alex Davies reached the finals in a computational thinking challenge at the Department of [...]
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 [...]
Bradford Grammar School wins national wellbeing award
Bradford Grammar School has won a national award for a campaign to support the good mental health of [...]
BGS pupils help create mobile app for anti-knife campaign
Pupils from BGS are behind a new app designed to save more young people from knife crime. They [...]
‘The shared experiences which bind us’
It is impossible to hang your hat on one theme or moment in any given academic year, term [...]
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 [...]
‘It’s not just a job, it’s a way of life’
I’ve worked here for five months and I manage the daily work activities of the Estates Department to [...]
Follow your passion – like Darwin – and you will succeed. (Regardless of the size of your nose…)
New Year, new term at Bradford Grammar School and one of those blogs that comes from playing back [...]
‘Old Bradfordian’ magazine available online
JOIN BEYOND BRADFORD The Old Bradfordians Association magazine is available to view online. Featuring local news, Old Bradfordian case [...]
Autumn ‘Hoc Age’ magazine available online
The Autumn Hoc Age magazine, full of pupil achievements, events, trips and good news stories across the whole [...]
In praise of our rich, musical life at BGS
‘Twas the night before Christmas’ – well, not quite, but the feel is much the same at BGS [...]
New Headmaster for Bradford Grammar Junior School
Bradford Grammar Junior School, Clock House, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Richard Ribeiro as its [...]
Junior School pupils stage mock elections
Pupils at Bradford Grammar Junior School have been bringing the democratic process to life by holding their own [...]
BGS shortlisted for wellbeing award
BGS has been shortlisted for the wellbeing initiative of the year award, in the 2020 Tes Independent School [...]
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 [...]
Young pupils remember fallen Old Bradfordians with poppy artwork display
The lives of more than 200 former students of a Yorkshire independent school have been remembered in a [...]
‘School should be a place where magic happens’
It’s a real privilege to be in charge of young minds. It’s special when you see those eyes [...]
‘You can really make a difference in this job’
I’ve worked here for five years and I manage the whole of the estate and a large team [...]
Inspirational teenager to launch children’s cancer charity
A BGS student who was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer aged 13 is to launch [...]
Community event inspires young people
Businesses and educationalists came together at a recent networking event, thanks to Bradford Grammar School (BGS) and West & [...]
BGS Leading Ladies
In celebration of the 35-year anniversary of the school welcoming girls into the Sixth Form, and the 20-year anniversary [...]
‘A generation of school children need to be put before ideology’
Rallying ideologies and party-political point scoring have characterised recent debates about the future of education in the UK [...]
Supporting our teens in a tough world
The pastoral landscape has changed hugely during the six years that I’ve been in my current pastoral role. [...]
Pupils take part in giant land art project to mark UCI World Championships
A land artist who marks major events with his innovative designs had some willing helpers from Bradford Grammar [...]
BGS pupil becomes lifesaver
For the very first time, school children across England will learn lifesaving skills as part of the school curriculum, [...]
‘I’m a better person for spending time ‘off grid’ in Wales’
Every year it’s the same. We’ve been back at school for a few days only, but it feels [...]
BGS students celebrate outstanding GCSE results
Talented students from Bradford Grammar School (BGS) were celebrating today after securing outstanding results in their GCSEs. Students [...]
‘We must not confuse exams with education…’ says BGS Headmaster, as students celebrate A Level success.
Bradford Grammar School’s (BGS) 122 A Level students are celebrating success this year with 43 per cent achieving [...]
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 [...]
‘We’re a world away from making a spice rack for your mum’
I can remember one student coming to our department once saying they had double Maths, Physics and Further [...]
NEW ‘Hoc Age’ magazines available online
The Summer Hoc Age: Junior magazine, completely written by our very own Junior Journalists includes articles on trips, [...]
BGS inspires young people to pick up a racket
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) has teamed up with Skipton Tennis Centre (STC) to run a youth tennis competition. The [...]
Internationally acclaimed cricketer inspires students at BGS
An acclaimed former Yorkshire batsman told students at his former school to ‘work hard, learn the value of [...]
‘Anyone can influence and provide a lead to others in a positive and powerful way’
I wrote about leadership earlier in the year and have reflected on this theme since, usually as my focus [...]
BGS wins national engagement award
Bradford Grammar School has won a national award for a campaign to promote happiness and wellbeing among its [...]
‘There’s nothing like simple food using fresh ingredients’
“I first got into the catering industry through my uncles who were in the RAF. One of them [...]
‘Galvanising our efforts to provide the best opportunities for all’
“Inequality is now entrenched in Britain from birth to work, and the Government needs to take urgent action [...]
Iconic rocks from the first Moon missions land at BGS
HUNDREDS of children at several Yorkshire primary schools had a once in a lifetime opportunity to hold a [...]
“Mental health is about more than just talking” – UK wellbeing campaigner visits BGS
One of the UK’s leading mental health campaigners encouraged parents to help their children follow their individual journeys [...]
Cyber Crime Unit launches the 2019 Matrix Challenge at BGS
The Yorkshire and Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit have launched the Matrix Challenge 2019 at Bradford Grammar School. [...]
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 [...]
BGS pupil wins young achiever award
A BGS pupil who is fighting cancer for the second time has won an award in recognition of [...]
Giving back
Tuesday last week was the first day back after Easter and in true BGS, some would say Hoc [...]
NEW ‘Hoc Age’ magazines available online
The Spring Hoc Age: Junior magazine, completely written by our very own Junior Journalists includes articles on trips, events, [...]
End of term reflections: Happy Easter
Not a typical blog, but a tidied-up version of the Headmaster’s closing remarks at our end of term [...]
Pupils’ Art Showcase raises over £1k for the NSPCC
An amazing art exhibition showcasing the wonderful artistic talent of pupils at Bradford Grammar School (BGS) has raised [...]
This Morning favourite Dr Zoe Williams visits BGS
TV personality Dr Zoe Williams told students at Bradford Grammar School to ‘work hard, dream big and seek [...]
Courtenay Lloyd’s 100th birthday
Old Bradfordians are invited to send birthday wishesOn 1 May 2019 Courtenay Lloyd will turn 100 and Old Bradfordians [...]
There is no ‘one size fits all’ leader in education
“The emphasis on seeking ‘almost superhuman beings’ to lead schools deters people from applying for headships, a prominent [...]
BGS Junior Girls Cross County team scoops top Bradford Sports Award
A talented Cross Country team from Bradford Grammar School (BGS) is celebrating after winning Student Team of the [...]
Top children’s author Hilary Robinson visits BGS
An acclaimed children's writer led a literary workshop for BGS junior pupils to celebrate World Book Day. Award-winning [...]
Reading – the power to build strong bonds and minds
I can always remember my mother reading to me as a child, until long after primary school age. [...]
Metrics are marvellous but they don’t drive real character change
Character education is back on the national agenda following an address by the Education Secretary, Damian Hinds. Great. [...]
BGS champions Ilkley Carnival competition
The annual competition for kids in Ilkley to design the programme for Ilkley Carnival is officially open! Championing [...]
Colourful spring exhibit for BGS’s Head of Art
The Head of Art at BGS is exhibiting her latest colourful collection of work. Josie Barraclough is an active [...]
The wonderful things sport has taught me
As a child with a very sporty father, sport was not an activity but a way of life. [...]
BGS shortlisted for Bradford Sports Awards
A talented Yorkshire Cross Country team from Bradford Grammar School (BGS) has been shortlisted for the Bradford Sports [...]
The power of a good book
BBC Mastermind … contestant, Hinchliffe … specialist subject: The Life and Times of Peppa Pig. We have two [...]
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 [...]
‘We have a responsibility to get kids moving’
Practice what you preach. Twice this week I have been out for a dash (I’m building-up my part [...]
NEW ‘Hoc Age’ magazines available online
The Autumn Hoc Age: Junior magazine, completely written by our very own Junior Journalists includes articles on trips, events, [...]
TV’s Dan Snow talks history at BGS
British historian and television broadcaster Dan Snow proved a big hit at Bradford Grammar School (BGS) when he [...]
School swim star chosen for England talent programme
A swimming star from Leeds has been selected for a new talent programme to help young swimmers reach [...]
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 [...]
Why we’re keeping kind in mind
I remember when I was aged about 10 going to visit an older lady with my mum in [...]
Art exhibition follows in Hockney’s colourful footsteps
Bradford Grammar School is celebrating its ninth biennial public art exhibition at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, displaying artwork [...]
Bradford Grammar School top three in Sunday Times list
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) has been listed in the top three independent schools in the North of England [...]
BGS: Tradition and Innovation
Each school term is a sprint. It’s a dangerous thing sitting down for ten minutes with a mug [...]
Topping out ceremony marks key stage of £4m sports facilities
BGS, which counts Olympic medallists and Team GB members among its prestigious alumni, is celebrating the first milestone [...]
Race ace Lorcan has bright future ahead
A teenager at a leading independent school in Yorkshire is set to be a future racing champion. Bradford [...]
Children raise £1,200 for WWF and ActionAid UK
Junior pupils raised more than £1,200 for charities, which support wildlife conservation and help children living in poverty [...]
‘Academic success cannot be measured by raw grades alone’
I’ve just finished a few lines of introduction for the latest edition of ‘Hoc Age’, our termly school [...]
Pupils get hands on in Ancient Egyptian burial workshop
Junior School pupils took part in a fascinating Egyptian workshop where they prepared an artificial corpse for an [...]
Why playing tag is as important as design technology
Looking out into the playground I can see a group of our Year 5s playing tag. They’re screaming [...]
Britain’s favourite historian Dan Snow to visit BGS
On Friday 7 December 2018, Bradford Grammar School, in conjunction with the Ilkley Literature Festival, will be welcoming [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 352, Autumn 2018) is now available to view online. This is [...]
Martial arts swordsman captivates BGS pupils with samurai skills
An award-winning children’s writer and black belt martial artist, visited a Yorkshire junior school to encourage more children [...]
Pupils foster resilience with lessons in the great outdoors
An array of subjects is being taught in the great outdoors at an independent junior school with pupils [...]
A fresh start at BGS
The summer break is over and today is the first day of the new academic year. We are [...]
Best ever GCSE pass rate at Bradford Grammar School
126 talented students from Bradford Grammar School (BGS) picked up their GCSE results today, as the school celebrates [...]
Outstanding A Level success for BGS students
BRADFORD Grammar School’s (BGS) 123 A Level students are celebrating outstanding successes this year with 17% of all [...]
The arts: Part of a balanced liberal education
The arts are under threat in our schools. This week The Independent reported Press Association analysis charting a “significant” [...]
Yorkshire pupil wins award judged by Wordsworth’s descendants
A pupil from Bradford Grammar School (BGS) won a poetry award judged by the family of William Wordsworth. [...]
BGS teacher’s successful JB Priestley campaign
An English teacher is celebrating after a successful campaign to see the novels of one of Bradford’s most [...]
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) [...]
Colourful summer exhibit for Yorkshire School’s Head of Art
The Head of Art at BGS is exhibiting her latest colourful collection of work.Josie Barraclough will showcase her work [...]
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 [...]
NEW ‘Hoc Age’ magazines available online
The Summer Hoc Age: Junior magazine, completely written by our very own Junior Journalists includes articles on trips, events, [...]
‘It’s heartening to see the continued growth of outdoor education’.
Having tackled the BGS in-tray over the opening Bank Holiday weekend of the half term break, we retreated [...]
Crocodiles and comfort zones
‘Are there crocodiles in here?’* It’s not the average question we’re asked at Clock House, but that was [...]
Internationally acclaimed Humanitarian inspires students at BGS
An internationally acclaimed humanitarian told students at her former school to ‘have the courage to follow your heart, [...]
Carnival competition winners relish art masterclass at Yorkshire school
Young competition winners learnt how to make beautiful prints when they took part in an art masterclass at [...]
Student review: Amsterdam
On 23 of March, a large group of Year 10 students, Mr Norman, Mrs Horsfield and Mr Thornton [...]
Hundreds of Yorkshire pupils take part in Olympic triathlon taster
BGS was thrilled to host a popular mini triathlon created by, thanks to former pupils and Olympians, the [...]
Top programmer in UK wins national final
A pupil from Bradford Grammar School (BGS) has won the national final of a competition to find the [...]
You can choose to see difference … or similarity
When I was a kid, my experiences of ‘posh’ private schools were largely confined to getting beaten at [...]
The rise in manufacturing
Bradford has long been known for its fantastic manufacturing heritage. However, instead of just the historic textile industry [...]
Team GB cyclist inspires her old classmates before the Tour de Yorkshire
Abby-Mae Parkinson took a trip back in time this week. The Trek-Drops cyclist paid a visit to the [...]
Young Taekwondo star heads to national championships
A taekwondo star from Shipley will represent Great Britain at the European Cadet Championship in Latvia. Adam Cassere, [...]
Community fashion show raises money for Forget Me Not Hospice
Pupils from Bradford Grammar School (BGS) have raised over 7K for Forget Me Not Hospice, the pioneering Children’s [...]
School swim stars head to national championships
A swimming star from Leeds will represent Great Britain at the European Junior Championships in Finland in July. [...]
Why marking is about much more than logging progress
Interviews for a new Teacher of English have filled much of today. The field was extensive and strong [...]
Our sense of identity: The value of proving yourself
A departure from the normal blog format. I let my phone record this morning’s start of term assembly. I [...]
NEW Junior and Senior and Sixth Form ‘Hoc Age’ magazines
The Spring Hoc Age: Junior magazine, completely written by our very own Junior Journalists includes articles on trips, events, [...]
Table tennis team hit UK Top 10
A table tennis team from Bradford Grammar School (BGS) has been crowned West Yorkshire champions and been placed [...]
Pupils’ line up for rocket car race day
Rocket car racing pupils at a Yorkshire school lined up against each other as they took part in [...]
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 get vinspired for social action
More than 230 students at a leading independent school are making their mark on causes they care about [...]
Team GB cyclist to visit former school before taking on the Tour De Yorkshire
A team GB cyclist has spoken of how she is looking forward to visiting her old school in [...]
Arts class at BGS offered to Ilkley Carnival competition winners
BGS has announced its support of the Ilkley Carnival ‘TV-themed’ creative competition. The school is offering the cover competition [...]
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 [...]
Budding cybercrime fighters win through to national finals
Five pupils from Bradford Grammar School (BGS) have qualified for the national finals of a competition to foster careers [...]
Fit for learning: the benefits of sport and its unifying strength
I remember my first school rugby practice. Autumn, Year 9 (Third Year in old money), an exposed sports [...]
Our sense of place in Yorkshire through Bradford art teacher’s latest exhibition
The Head of Art at a Bradford school is exhibiting her latest collection of work at a top [...]
Siblings qualify for National Cross Country Championship
West Yorkshire Schools Cross Country Champions, Alex and Rebecca Flaherty from Bradford Grammar School (BGS) are both ecstatic [...]
BGS tackles growing social media concerns head on
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) is tackling social media concerns head on, amid growing fears about the way children [...]
Passionate charity CEO with profound hearing loss visits BGS for music masterclass
The CEO of a passionate Yorkshire-based organisation, ‘Music and the Deaf’ visited Bradford Grammar School (BGS) to give [...]
New community exhibit for BGS’s Head of Art
Josie Barraclough, The Head of Art at Bradford Grammar School (BGS), is exhibiting ‘Neighbourhood’, a selection of her [...]
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 [...]
BGS to appear on Great British Railway Journeys
Bradford Grammar School will appear on Michael Portillo’s 'Great British Railway Journeys', 16 January at 6.30pm on BBC [...]
Meet our NEW School Counsellor, Jo Rutter
It is an exciting time for me, a challenge that I feel privileged to be given and a [...]
NEW ‘Bradfordian’ available to view online
Our NEW edition of ‘The Bradfordian’ (Issue 351, Autumn 2017) is now available to view online. This is [...]
NEW Junior and Senior and Sixth Form ‘Hoc Age’ magazines
The Autumn Hoc Age: Junior magazine, completely written by our very own Junior Journalists includes articles on trips, lunchtime activity [...]
OBA WW1 Battlefields Tour
As part of the Old Bradfordians Remembrance Project with School the OBA and OB Club (London) have arranged [...]
Student review: Life in the freezer (Open Science Lecture Series)
We think that one of the great things about the Open Science Lecture Series held here at BGS [...]
Cooperation not coercion
In late November the Social Mobility Commission published its annual ‘State of the Nation 2017’ report, which described a [...]
Special recognition for BGS
On 24 November I had the great pleasure of addressing the Annual Dinner of the Old Bradfordians Club [...]
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% [...]
Pupils sell out Les Miserables at the Ilkley Amateur Operatic Society
Four Bradford Grammar School (BGS) pupils took part in the sell-out show Les Miserables at the Ilkley Amateur [...]
Colourful Christmas exhibit for BGS’s Head of Art
The Head of Art at Bradford Grammar School is exhibiting a selection of her most recent work at [...]
Pupil wins Children’s Poetry Competition at Ilkley Festival
One of Bradford Grammar Junior School's pupils came first in the Years 3 and 4 category for his [...]
Pupils brainstorm ideas for new CBBC Sci-Fi based game show
Television researchers visited Bradford Grammar School to gather feedback from pupils, aged 10 to 14, about a brand [...]
Open Day and life at BGS
Mid-afternoon and the Price Hall seems oddly quiet now that the rush of our Open Day has come to [...]
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 [...]
BGS wishes Hockney a happy birthday
Pupils at BGS wished world famous artist David Hockney a happy birthday as they queued up for their [...]
Onwards and upwards
Monday, mid-morning coffee half-sipped, biscuit resisted, fruit eaten, (a small victory – lead by example), but I’m battling [...]
Best ever A* GCSE pass rate at BGS
Thirty-eight talented students from Bradford Grammar School have each achieved all A* and A graded GCSEs, as the [...]
Best ever GCSE results
"Warmest congratulations to our GCSE students who have achieved a terrific set of exam results. Academic success at [...]
Outstanding A Level success for BGS students
Bradford Grammar School’s 127 A Level students celebrated success with 21% of all exams awarded A* and 56% [...]
Record A Level results
“Days like today, when the extraordinary achievements of our Sixth Form students are released make all the hard [...]
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 [...]
BGS pupil earns a place with Yorkshire Carnegie
George Worthington, aged 13 from Bradford, has recently been attending the England Rugby Developing Player Programme (ERDP) under [...]
BGS Governor appointed as Bradford Chamber Vice President
BGS Governor Suzanne Watson of Ilkley-based Approach PR has been announced as vice president of Bradford Chamber of Commerce, [...]
FREE lecture series: The Birth and Death of a Solar System
As part of an ongoing series of FREE science lectures that aim to inspire children of all ages [...]
A quartet of Distinction at top Yorkshire school
Four members of Bradford Grammar School (BGS) have had remarkable success in recent music exams. Ruby Hendry, Year 13, [...]
Grandparents: what do yours mean to you?
On Wednesday 28 June, one of Bradford Grammar Junior School’s most treasured events in the school calendar took [...]
Excellence: The best version of yourself
Not a typical blog, but one final insight into the current term at BGS. This is the script [...]
NEW Junior and Senior and Sixth Form ‘Hoc Age’ magazines
"We hope you will enjoy reading about the varied activities that many of our staff and pupils have [...]
Old Bradfordian 1940s and 1950s reunion
For the first time the two decade reunions were combined. What a success with over 100OBs and guests [...]
Leeds based swimmer powers through to represent Team GB
BGS pupil, Rebecca Clynes, 14, from Leeds, is set to become a future sporting star. She will be [...]
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 [...]
The young people have spoken
On Election Day 2017 the whole of Years 7 and 8 gathered in the Hockney Theatre to hear [...]
Wild things: Why we need to get outside
Wild things: Why we need to get outside The Easter Holiday has once again played host to various spring-time [...]
Clock House Juniors’ election
The Clock House Juniors were recently in full election mode, with our aspiring politicians very much living key [...]
Community support: Compassion and service
At BGS we have been working with local schools and charities for some time. It is the right thing [...]
Manningham regeneration: Question time
By Sally Bertrand (Year 12) In Year 12 Geography we have recently been studying two contrasting places in [...]
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 [...]
Passionate advocate for mental health visits BGS
Did you know that 10% of young people are suffering from a diagnosable mental health disorder today? Not [...]
BGS is leading the way with improving mental health and happiness
NHS figures from last June show that nearly a quarter of a million children and young people were [...]
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 [...]
From tech to teaching, maximising digital opportunities, confidence and safety
A little over one year into Headship at Bradford Grammar School and my forays into the world of [...]
Honesty in all things
Sunday morning, the first weekend of the February half term break. I’ve settled in the kitchen to catch [...]
Going into bat for independent schools
Summer 1976: England cricketer and fellow Yorkshireman Brian Close batted famously on foreign soil (Old Trafford!) against a [...]
Keep calm and carry on revising
Exam season is once again upon us, or perhaps a more accurate way to put it would be [...]
The right kind of confidence
Where does confidence come from? Dashing adventurer and broadcaster Ben Fogle suggested in the Sunday Times recently that [...]
Arts under threat? – Not at BGS
The start of the Easter holiday and the first three days have been spent catching up with family, getting [...]
Navigating difficult waters
Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take [...]
A risk worth taking?
We’ve talked a lot in recent assemblies about taking risks – ‘deep breath and stick your neck out’ [...]
Education and happiness
Dick Moore’s engaging and poignant talks to BGS students, parents and teachers about teenage mental health reminded us [...]
A new year, a new beginning
It was deeply humbling to lead the start of term assembly as the 29th Headmaster of Bradford Grammar [...]
Spread a little kindness
I am writing in the midst of a busy but highly successful spring term at BGS. As I [...]
NEW Junior and Senior and Sixth Form ‘Hoc Age’ magazines
"We are extremely pleased to introduce to you our wonderful team of Junior Journalists. They are passionate about [...]
Rowing world record breakers!
Bradford Grammar School pupils broke the World U19 Lightweight Concept 2 24 hour Rowing Club record with a [...]
TV historian delights pupils at BGS
TV Historian Dr Lucy Worsley, best known for her BBC documentaries including Six Wives with Lucy Worsley, visited [...]
Pupils meet one of Britain’s top writers
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) was delighted to welcome Melvin Burgess, the acclaimed author of teen fiction, as part [...]
Happiness, mental health and HMC (and hard rock)
It is half past four on the first Thursday of a new term. I’ve just finished my daily [...]
Pupil volunteers make a success of community library
A former chartered accountant has started a new chapter in retirement, recruiting volunteers, including pupils on work experience [...]
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