Bristol Grammar
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| Motto |
Latin:Ex Spinis Uvas Grapes From Thorns |
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| Established | 1532 |
| Type |
Independent day school Public school |
| Headmaster | Rod MacKinnon |
| Location |
University Road Bristol BS8 1SR England 51°27′29″N 2°36′17″W / 51.457965°N 2.604748°WCoordinates: 51°27′29″N 2°36′17″W / 51.457965°N 2.604748°W |
| DfE URN | 109369 Tables |
| Students | 1,304 |
| Gender | Co-education |
| Ages | 4–18 |
| Houses |
Glenn's Diamond's Edwards's Hilliard's Scott's Short's |
| Colours | Maroon and navy |
| Former pupils | Old Bristolians |
| School Song | Carmen Bristoliense |
| Website | bristolgrammarschool.co.uk |
Bristol Grammar School (BGS) is an English co-educational independent day school located in Tyndalls Park, Bristol. Founded in 1532 by Royal Charter for the teaching of 'good manners and literature', the school was endowed by wealthy Bristol merchants Robert and Nicholas Thorne to educate the sons of the city's merchants and tradesmen. The school flourished in the early 20th century under headmaster Sir Cyril Norwood (1906–1916), embodying "the ideals and experiences of a leading public school". Norwood went on to serve as the master at Marlborough College and Harrow.
Bristol Grammar is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC) and was first cited in the Public Schools Year Book in 1907. Former headmaster John Mackay (1960–1975) served as the chairman of HMC in 1970. Founded as an all-boys school, Bristol Grammar is now fully co-educational having first admitted girls in 1980. The school counts among its alumni prominent personalities including Nobel laureate Sir John Pople, former British ambassador to the US Lord Oliver Franks, and founder of Penguin Books Sir Allen Lane. It has educated members of both houses of the UK Parliament and has a strong legal tradition, having educated two present Lord Justices of Appeal (Sirs Rabinder Singh and Timothy Holroyde).
The school is divided into three sections: the Infant and Junior School (ages 4–11), the Senior School (ages 11–16) and Sixth Form (ages 16–18). The Infant and Junior School was ranked in 2016 by The Good Schools Guide as one of the best value prep schools in the UK. The Senior School and Sixth Form rank academically amongst the best performing independent schools in South West England.
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