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Have a safe and restful summer break. Y7 return Tuesday 2 September and Y8-Y13 return Wednesday 3 September
Welcome to Beverley Grammar School
As the oldest state school in the country, dating back to c.700, we are extremely proud of our rich history and traditions. This said, however, we are very much a forward-thinking school that embraces modern, proven educational practices in order to provide an engaging and nurturing environment.
@bevgrammar - 10 Jul
Well done to the winners of the book fair competition, who submitted alternative front covers for books or blurbs about their favourite books. Thank you to the library staff for organising the fair. pic.twitter.com/u0ReX3C4yO— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) July 10, 2025
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@bevgrammar - 10 Jul
Congratulations to all the students who took part in the 22nd School Sports Partnership awards. Thank you to Mr Taylor for his continued work with growing participation in sports in our wider community. pic.twitter.com/MbtJDTKIQ7— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) July 10, 2025
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@bevgrammar - 2 Jul
50 Y9 students visited Bishop Burton College's Sustainable Futures Day. This was an opportunity to meet with college staff and industry exhibitors to find out the exciting careers available in the land-based, environmental, animal and linked sectors. pic.twitter.com/U8LgHyWA15— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) July 2, 2025
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Our rich history
Founded in 700 AD
School founded in Beverley by St John of Beverley
BGS is the oldest surviving state school in the country
First recorded notable alumni on the memorial board
BGS is the oldest surviving state school in the country
John Alcock becomes Lord Chancellor
He twice held the office of Lord Chancellor, once from June 1475 to September 1475 and then again from October 1485 to March 1487. Alcock was one of the leading pre-Reformation divines; he was a man of deep learning and also of great proficiency as an architect.
Saint John Fisher executed on Tower Hill
He was executed in the Tower of London by order of King Henry VIII during the English Reformation for refusing to accept him as Head of the Church of England. On June 22, 1535, John Fisher was taken from his cell in the Bell Tower to be executed for treason.
Gunpowder plot involving Thomas Percy
Thomas Percy was a member of the group of provincial English Catholics who planned the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Alumni - The Battle of Waterloo - William Howe DeLancey was with Wellington
Alumni - The Battle of Waterloo - William Howe DeLancey was with Wellington
The school moved to a site on Keldgate
One of its former locations was in the southwest corner of Beverley Minster’s churchyard, as seen here in this illustration from around 1816.
Eton Fives Court Built
Plaque signifying the Eton Fives Court built at the Grammar School, even before Eton built their own in 1840
The school moved to Queensgate
The original school on this site is now our Art block
Henry Burden becomes headmaster of BGS
Unfortunately, some of the schoolmistresses at the back have had their attention drawn elsewhere and are looking away from the camera.
Founders Day Procession
Historically 3 June was recognised as Beverley Grammar School Founder's Day and was celebrated with a service attended by all pupils in Beverley Minster.
A sports pavilion was built to commemorate those who died during the war
A sports pavilion was built to commemorate those who died during the war
Code breaking
Code breaking at Bletchley Park - involving Jimmy Thirsk.
WW11 Memorial Stone added
Names of those students killed in the second world war added to the memorial pavillion
RAF
22nd April 1944 - 22nd July 2024. Air Marshal Sir Peter Norriss. The youngest of three boys, he was educated at Beverley Grammar School where he was head boy. Pilot and instructor who tested Prince Charles’s navigational skills, founded the Black Saints display team, led his squadron through the Grand Canyon and was appointed ADC to Queen Elizabe...
Alumni - Ken Annakin - Directed Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
Alumni - Ken Annakin - Directed Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
Neil Mallender plays test cricket for England
Neil Mallender plays test cricket for England
Alumni - Michael Gray appointed Lieutenant of the Tower of London
Michael Gray appointed Lieutenant of the Tower of London
Alumni -Paul Robinson makes his full England debut in goal v Australia
Paul Robinson makes his full England debut in goal v Australia
Daniel Piper finishes as runner up in the World Poetry Slam Championships
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe buys a 28% stake in Manchester Utd
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