Sue Hills

Bradford Grammar School

Tracing its roots back to 1548, Bradford Grammar School, is a leading independent school in West Yorkshire, providing an ‘outstanding education' (ISI) for girls and boys aged 6 to 18 (4 to 18 from 2024). Pupils from diverse backgrounds are happy, valued and encouraged to flourish in an academic environment designed to inspire them to reach their full potential and equip them for life in a global society. At GCSE, our results far exceed the national average. In 2022, 57% were awarded 9/8, while 79% achieved 9-7 (equivalent to A and above under the ‘old' system) and 99% 9-4 (once C and above). In 2022, 96 A Level students celebrated outstanding success with 73 per cent achieving A*/A grades. Overall, 97 per cent of students at BGS secured A-C grades. Of the 107 students who applied in 2022, 89% continued to higher education in the UK or abroad. A broad curriculum is supported by excellent pastoral care. Extensive facilities including workshops, laboratories, a 25m swimming pool, sports' pavilion, all weather sports' barn and pitch, squash and tennis courts, recording studio, music auditorium, state of the art library and the Hockney Theatre. Pupils can choose from over 50 clubs and societies, from rowing and orienteering, to war games, debating and chess. Former pupils include David Hockney, Denis Healey, Sir Ken Morrison, journalist Anita Singh, Olympic champions Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, Adrian Moorhouse MBE, long distance runner Emile Cairess and cyclist Abby-Mae Parkinson to name but a few.