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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 - 11 Oct
Some of our Year 9's have been looking at using prime factor trees to find LCM and HCF recently.Take a look at these fabulous examples from Ben T, Sonny Y and Edward H in Mrs Field's class. pic.twitter.com/8bUR8wOIsA— BevGrammar Maths (@BevGrammarMaths) October 11, 2024
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@bevgrammar - 25 Sep
Great to see 100+ students taking part in school football this evening @bevgrammarYear 7 football training ✅Year 9 football training ✅Year 7 & year 8 football match vs @SchoolLongcroft ✅Well done to all who took part ⚽️⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/dMzdsklnGo— BevGrammar PE (@BevGrammarPE) September 19, 2024
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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.
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
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.
Code breaking
Code breaking at Bletchley Park - involving Jimmy Thirsk.
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.
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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