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Bradford Grammar School,布莱福德文理学校

 Keighley Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD9 4JP
Tel: 01274 542492 Fax: 01274 548129
Website: www.bgs.bradford.sch.uk
• CO-ED, 7–18, Day
• Pupils 1077, Upper sixth 130
• Termly fees £2075–£2755
• HMC, IAPS
• Enquiries/application to the Headmaster

What it’s like
It has existed since about 1548 and was incorporated by royal charter in 1662. A mile from the centre of Bradford, it comprises five main buildings on a 20-acre site. These include the Clock House, a 17th-century manor house for the juniors and the handsome senior school (opened in 1949). More modern buildings house the library and IT centre, a sports hall and the Hockney Theatre. Most recently, a sixth form centre, music school, swimming pool and all-weather pitch have been completed. Its overall amenities are first-rate. It is in the process of becoming fully co-educational and over a third of new pupils are now girls: girls have been admitted to the sixth form since 1984 and in all intakes from 1999. The two principles of discipline laid down are: firstly, that pupils are expected to know what is and what is not good conduct and to do nothing likely to bring themselves and their school into disrepute; secondly, that study is a discipline in itself. It provides a sound, traditional education in many branches of learning and sets very high all-round standards. It has long been one of the country’s most distinguished schools and examination results are excellent. It enjoys strong local support. Sports and games are played to very high standards; successful regional and national representation (eg rugby, cross-country, netball, table tennis, tennis etc). There is a wide range of clubs and activities.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 7–18; 1077 day pupils (862 boys, 215 girls). Senior department 11–18, 899 pupils (721 boys, 178 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 7–13 and 16. Own entrance exam used; for sixth-form entry, at least 20 points at GCSE (grade B, preferably A, in sixth-form subjects). No special skills or religious requirements. 50% of senior intake from state schools (plus 20% into sixth form).

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Some 25 pa means-tested bursaries at 11, 13 and 16. Parents not expected to buy textbooks.

Head & staff
Headmaster: Stephen Davidson, in post since 1996. Educated at Tynemouth Grammar School and at UMIST and Newcastle University. Previously Head of Middle School at Manchester Grammar School, taught at Lord Wandsworth College and worked for the Tube Investments Group.
Teaching staff: 85 full time, 13 part time. Annual turnover 2%. Average age 43.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 113 pupils in fifth. 98% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects; 2% in 5–7 subjects. Average GCSE score 63 (59 over 5 years).
A-levels: 111 in upper sixth. 20% passed in 4+ subjects; 80% in 3 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 363.

University & college entrance 87% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course, 8% to Oxbridge. 11% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 28% in science & engineering, 60% in humanities & social sciences. Others typically go straight on to careers eg banking.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 21 GCSE subjects offered; 30 at AS/A-level; plus own non-examined general studies course. 31% take science A-levels; 36% arts/humanities; 36% both.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Languages: French, German, Spanish and Russian offered at GCSE, AS and A-level; Japanese offered in sixth form. Regular exchanges to France and Germany.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1–2 lessons a week in Years 7–9) and across the curriculum, eg graphical packages in maths, internet for research. 150 computers for pupil use (8+ hours a day), all networked and with e-mail and internet access. Laptops available to pupils, as appropriate.

The arts
Music: Up to 25% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Some 14 musical groups including orchestras, choir, jazz group.
Drama: Drama offered and AS, A-level theatre studies may be taken. Some pupils are involved in school productions. Recent productions; Oliver!, As You Like It, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory.
Art & design: On average, 20 take GCSE, 7 A-level art. Design & technology also offered; 30 take GCSE, 7 A-level.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, cross-country, swimming, athletics, cricket, netball, tennis compulsory. Optional: badminton, table tennis, basketball, hockey, rowing, dance, outdoor pursuits, water polo, squash. AS and A-level sports’ studies may be taken. Many regional, county and city players, particularly in rugby, athletics, tennis, cross-country, table tennis, netball, cricket and hockey; national players in rugby, cycling, table tennis and triathlon; successful cross-country and tennis teams.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. CCF and community service optional. Over 50 clubs, eg debating, chess, drama, theatre, philosophy, mathematics, history, classics.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn; business dress in sixth form.
Houses & prefects: No competitive houses. Prefects and head boy/girl appointed by the Head.
Religion: School prayers.
Social: No organised local events; numerous trips abroad. Meals self-service. School shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect a detention; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises would be suspended and possibly expelled.

Alumni association is run by President: BGS Old Bradfordians’ Association, c/o the School.

Former pupils Denis Healey; David Hockney; Sir Maurice Hodgson; Adrian Moorhouse (swimmer); Lord Alan Bullock; Sir Roger Tomkys; Sir Kenneth Morrison.