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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.

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@bevgrammar - 9 May

And today our geographers found the sun! pic.twitter.com/kHD5oYYiQX— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) May 9, 2025

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@bevgrammar - 9 May

After a service outside our memorial pavilion, the winners of the Y7 VE Day bunting competition laid a wreath at school and another at Beverley Minster at the BGS memorial stone. Thank you to Miss Hughes, Head of History, for organising the remembrance event. pic.twitter.com/LZSWlzznn7— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) May 9, 2025

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@bevgrammar - 2 May

Many thanks to those students who took part in the Charity Army Crawl to raise awareness and funds for Hull4Heores. Hull4Heores is a charity that supports military veterans with transition to civilian life. pic.twitter.com/lQUOxqn5K5— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) May 2, 2025

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@bevgrammar - 29 Apr

Thank you to the Water Safety Team from Humberside Fire and Rescue for delivering brilliant interactive sessions to all our Y8 students today, in the sunshine, in our lovely quad. pic.twitter.com/i1ssPo0pK4— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) April 29, 2025

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@bevgrammar - 25 Apr

Active Communities Events @ Beverley Leisure Centre pic.twitter.com/BnDg5ZTRcH— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) April 25, 2025

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@bevgrammar - 25 Apr

Y12 Geographers at a chilly Hornsea today practicing coastal fieldwork methods in preparation for their NEAs pic.twitter.com/4F3OU2KASR— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) April 25, 2025

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@bevgrammar - 25 Apr

Thank you to everyone who ordered from our Scholatic Wish List. We received nearly £200 worth of books and resources. We are excited to foster a love of reading and see these books as one way to aid us on this journey. pic.twitter.com/LHLj8KzHdg— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) April 25, 2025

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@bevgrammar - 4 Apr

And the final Headteacher Award for this half term goes to Theo C in Y7. Mr Chappell always picks a student who epitomises the BGS values; confidence, ambition, resilience, empathy. Well done Theo. pic.twitter.com/I8AmFvfzV0— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) April 4, 2025

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@bevgrammar - 3 Apr

And the Headteacher Award for Y8 for this half term goes to Ben J. Ben has amassed over 700 house points already this academic year, which is unheard of. Amazing achievement Ben. pic.twitter.com/u0YYNAzP8i— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) April 3, 2025

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@bevgrammar - 2 Apr

Mr Ladbury did it so well yesterday we had him do the honours again today, and present Dan P-J with the Y9 Headteacher's Award for this half term. Well done to Dan. pic.twitter.com/8HuHuecLio— Beverley Grammar (@bevgrammar) April 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

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.

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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...

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Saint John Fisher executed on Tower Hill

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