- Since 1539, the Crypt has been inspiring young people to achieve high standards.
- This coeducational grammar in Gloucester places great importance on the student voice: its pupil parliament weighs in on issues from the curriculum to wellbeing and enrichment. In recent years, student lobbying has led to the introduction of food technology as a subject, and the design of quiet areas in the grounds. Representatives are often asked to join interview panels for new staff.
- All pupils are encouraged to find out about themselves through challenge and endeavour outside the classroom. Opportunities are presented in sports, drama and music, as well as engineering challenges, such as F1 in Schools and Lego robotics.
- The stage in the sixth-form centre is especially large, and the school has three full-sized rugby pitches, two football fields and, since 2020, tennis and netball courts.
- Pupils raise thousands of pounds for various charities.
- The broadcaster Sir Robin Day is on a long list of illustrious former pupils.
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