Bradford Grammar School (BGS) is a co-educational, independent school in Frizinghall, West Yorkshire. Headmaster, Stephen Davidson is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC). The school was founded in 1548 and granted its Charter by King Charles II in 1662. Pupils are selected by competitive examination.
The school grounds have been used as a helicopter landing ground by the royal family when they are visiting the local ...
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Bradford Grammar School (BGS) is a co-educational, independent school in Frizinghall, West Yorkshire. Headmaster, Stephen Davidson is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC). The school was founded in 1548 and granted its Charter by King Charles II in 1662. Pupils are selected by competitive examination.
The school grounds have been used as a helicopter landing ground by the royal family when they are visiting the local area due to its large fields. The most recent landing was by the Princess Royal and Prince Charles has also landed at the school.
The school motto is Latin: Hoc Age (Do This).
In 2007, the pass rate for GCSE (Grades A* - C) was 100%, which was equalled by the A-Level students. 31 courses are offered for A-Levels, and 97% of sixth-form pupils went on to study further education or deferred a year. The standard requirement for entry to the sixth form is nine B grades at GCSE, in 2008 the lower sixth had an average equivelant to ten A grades at...
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