Wirral Grammar School for Boys
| Wirral Grammar School for Boys | |
|---|---|
Wirral MBC | |
| Department for Education URN | 137476 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Trust | Andrew Lawrence [1] |
| Head teacher | Simon Ascroft |
| Staff | 120 |
| Gender | Boys [3] |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,057 (2022) [2] |
| Houses | Barber Dodds Hodgson Lever |
| Colour(s) | |
| Publication | Nuntius |
| Former pupils | Old Wirralians |
| Website | Wirral Grammar School for Boys |
Wirral Grammar School for Boys is an 11–18 boys
The schools most recent
History
Establishment
On 23 March 1925, Cheshire County Council passed a resolution to build a new secondary school in Bebington. Designed by the County architect, F Anstead Browne, the new school was opened by the Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, Brigadier-General Sir William Bromley-Davenport on 26 September 1931.[7]
The school was administered by
Harold Wilson
The school's main claim to fame lies in being the alma mater of former
Expansion
In 2008 the borough council resolved to replace mobile classrooms with a brick building for the mathematics department, business studies facilities, some history and geography rooms, an extra
There is now an exterior science area (including a greenhouse), and refurbishment of the main building included two sixth form history and politics classrooms. An entrance atrium, where exhibitions of pupils' work are held, is part of the new development.[10]
ICT suites and business studies classrooms were also developed in the new building. Although special funding for such colleges ended in 2010, the schools has chosen to retain its focus on business and enterprise.[11]
In 2008 a school radio station was established, called Livewire Radio, broadcasting daily at lunchtimes. Students and teachers host the shows, featuring various musical genres and discussions regarding issues relevant to pupils.[12]
Over the course of summer 2013, further development included a new multi-purpose activity hall, refurbished conference hall, new cookery classrooms and refurbished changing rooms. During the summer of 2012, an outdoor classroom was built as part of the art department on land previously occupied by music rooms. The landscaped area is used by the department for observational work and the displaying of 3-d pieces. It came into use in September 2012.[10]
Enterprise School
The school was designated as a Business and Enterprise School in 2006 and became a
Overview
Extra–curricular
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The school has been commended for its sporting commitment,[14] with particular efforts in Rugby union, with a tradition of the sport at the school. School rugby teams often tour, including to Australia and the United States. The most notable achiever in recent years is the rugby player Matt Cairns of Saracens & England. Other sports promoted in the school include athletics, badminton, basketball, cross country running, handball and volleyball.
Other outdoor activities (developed at the school's outdoor centres on Anglesey and near Mold) include abseiling, caving, climbing, raft building and various high level rope activities.
Headmasters
- 1931–54 – James M. Moir
- 1955–72 – Bernard H. T. Taylor
- 1972–86 – Peter A. Fishwick
- 1986–97 – Bernard J. Treacy
- 1997–2006 – Anthony M. Cooper
- 2006–2020 – David R. Hazeldine
- 2020–Present – Simon Ascroft
Interim headmasters have included O. Wilson (1954), B. Thompson (1986, 1997)[7] and A. P. White (2020).
Notable former pupils
- Ken Beamish, forward for Tranmere Rovers
- South Wales Westsince 1999
- Matt Cairns, former rugby union player for Sale Sharks, Saracens and England
- Alex Cox, film director
- John Ebbrell, former football player for Everton F.C. as a midfielder
- mentor, lover and eventual murderer of playwright Joe Orton
- John Hardwick, television, film and theatre director
- Daniel Hunt, musician, songwriter, producer and founding member, principal songwriter and producer of the electronic band Ladytron.
- Oliver James (footballer)[15]
- Steve Jones, professor of genetics since 1992 at the Galton Laboratory of University College London, and author who wrote The Language of the Genes
- President from 1986–88 of the Geological Society of London
- Kevin Lewis, footballer for Liverpool, Huddersfield and Sheffield United[16]
- Justin Madders, Labour MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston
- Max Power, footballer for Sunderland A.F.C.
- Ted Robbins, comedian and actor
- Ted Rowlands, Baron Rowlands CBE, Labour MP for Cardiff North from 1966–70, for Merthyr Tydfil from 1972–83, and for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney from 1983–2001, and served as a Foreign Office junior minister in Harold Wilson's government
- Grant Serpell, musician
- Sir Brian Smith, Vice-Chancellor from 1993–2001 of Cardiff University
- Brookside
- Air Commodore Bob Weighill CBE DFC, station commander of RAF Cottesmore (1961–64) and RAF Halton (1968–73); Rugby Football Union international player and captain; secretary of the RFU from 1974 to 1986[17]
- Michael Wilde, former Chairman of Southampton F.C.
- Barry Williams (athlete), Olympic hammer thrower in the 1972 Olympics
- Royds Hall School in Huddersfield)[18]
- John Winn, British Army officer and winner of the Military Cross and Silver Star.
See also
- Wirral Grammar School for Girls
- Calday Grange Grammar School
- West Kirby Grammar School
- Bebington High School
References
- ^ "Inspection Report" (PDF). Ofsted. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Inspection Report" (PDF). Ofsted. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Inspection Report" (PDF). Ofsted. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ Gurney-Read, Josie (28 March 2016). "Top 100 secondary schools by A-level results 2015". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ School performance data service.gov.uk [dead link]
- ^ "Inspection Report" (PDF). Ofsted. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ a b Murphy, Peter W. (1991). The History of Wirral Grammar School for Boys, 1931–1991 (1st ed.). Oxton: Knightprint Ltd.
- ^ a b "Secondary school admissions timetable". www.wirral.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ^ Wirral Grammar School unveils plaque honouring its most famous 'old-boy' Harold Wilson
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 26 October 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Business enterprise". Wirral Grammar Boys. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ^ "Live wire radio the wgsb student radio station". Wirral Grammar Boys. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ^ Ofsted Communications Team (5 November 2010). "Find an inspection report". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ Wirral Grammar School for Boys: Inspection report. London: OFSTED. 30 April 2009. p. 7.
- ^ "James eager for more after debut". liverpoolecho.co.uk. The Liverpool Echo. 12 May 2006. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ Prentice, David (10 November 2007). "How winger Lewis eventually got the boot from Shanks". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "Rugby mourns passing of former RFU Secretary Weighill". espnscrum.com. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ^ "Harold Wilson - Number 10". www.number10.gov.uk:80. Archived from the original on 11 October 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
Bibliography
- The History of Wirral Grammar School for Boys 1931–1991, Murphy, Pete (1991)
External links
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