- Bradford Grammar was founded in 1548 and given a charter by Charles II in 1662. Today it is a co-ed school and its 1,000 pupils have the opportunity to take part in the Barnardo’s mentoring service and volunteer with Age UK.
- Many academic departments run clubs for pupils who want to pursue an interest in their subject beyond lessons, and there are 29 music groups and ensembles, three drama groups, and clubs focusing on interests from art to debating, chess to the environment. Sports can be competitive, in teams, or for fun, such as squash and badminton.
- A team of pastoral prefects works with each year group to run assemblies, activities and one-to-one mentoring.
- Headmaster’s scholarships, offering a 20 per cent fee reduction, are for exceptional academic ability. Up to 10 per cent of students receive financial support.
- Collaboration with other local schools is encouraged: when Bradford Grammar hosts events, such as visits from leading authors, it offers free tickets to other schools in the area.
- Former pupils include the triathletes Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee and the former BBC executive Roger Mosey.
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