Bristol Grammar School is a co-educational independent day school on University Road in Bristol for pupils aged 4 to 18. It was founded by Royal Charter issued by Henry VIII on 17 March 1532 and endowed by the Bristol merchants Robert and Nicholas Thorne. Its motto, Ex Spinis Uvas (Grapes from Thorns), refers to the founders. The school became independent in 1979 after the abolition of the direct grant system and fully co-educational in 1980. It is organised into Infant, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form sections, with around 1,400 pupils. Facilities include the Great Hall, the 1532 Performing Arts Centre opened in 2016, and sports grounds at Failand.
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Families register interest, apply online and candidates sit entrance assessments, with Year 7 the main entry point to the Senior School.
A reference or recent school report from the child's current school, and the online application form.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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Bristol, England, United Kingdom (UK)
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