Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield
Public school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) is an independent, public school (day school, no boarding) for boys in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. The school was founded by Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I in 1591 at the request of leading citizens in Wakefield (headed by Thomas Savile and his two sons) 75 in total and some of whom formed the first governing body.[1]
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | |
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Location | |
, , WF1 3QX England | |
Coordinates | 53.68844°N 1.50135°W / 53.68844; -1.50135 |
Information | |
Type | Public school |
Motto | Turpe Nescire (Latin: "It is a disgrace to be ignorant") |
Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
Established | 1591; 433 years ago (1591) |
Founder | Thomas Savile and others |
Department for Education URN | 108306 Tables |
Chairman of the Governors | Simon Chamberlain |
Headmaster | Richard Brookes |
Gender | Boys |
Age | 4 to 18 |
Enrolment | ≈680 |
Colour(s) | Black & gold |
Former pupils | Old Savilians |
School song | "Floreas, Wakefieldia" |
Website | wgsf |
The school is part of a foundation, with both QEGS Senior and Junior schools joined together, along with the nearby Wakefield Girls' High School and its Junior School, and Mulberry House, which is a nursery and pre-prep department.
As of September 2021, the headmaster of the school is Dr Richard Brookes,[2] who was previously senior deputy head at City of London School.
QEGS is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.