About Kirkham Grammar School
Kirkham Grammar School is one of the UK's top independent schools for children aged 3 to 18.
Kirkham Grammar School Description
Centuries of Christian tradition underpin the education provided by Kirkham Grammar School, which was founded in 1549 as a charity school and celebrated its 450th Anniversary in 1999. Indeed its roots can be traced back to the chantry school attached to St. Michael’s Church, Kirkham, as long ago as the thirteenth century and it was here, in the Church grounds, that the school remained until it moved to occupy its present site on Ribby Road in 1911.
In 1585 the Thirty Men of Kirkham, a group which administered parish business, took control of the school. It appears that they did not always perform their duties particularly well, for, by the early part of the seventeenth century, the school had fallen into disrepair and had been without a master for seven years.
Isabell Birley, a humble alehouse keeper, came to the rescue in 1621, presenting the Thirty Men of Kirkham with £30 in her apron for the restoration of the school.
In 1655 Henry Colburn, an old boy of the school, left money and land to the school in his will, putting it in the trust of the Company of Drapers in London. Then began a long and cherished partnership between the Company and the School, which has continued to the present day, though the Drapers surrendered control of the school in 1944, having endowed it with large and impressive extensions in 1938.
Independent status ceased temporarily in 1944 when the school became a voluntary-aided boys’ grammar school. A further major extension, the Norwood Science Building was opened in 1965 and subsequently extended. In 1979 the Board of Governors took the bold decision to revert to independent status and Kirkham Grammar School became a co-educational school for the first time in its history.
The last decade of the twentieth century witnessed a remarkable growth in the school’s popularity and standing, exhibited by a rise in pupil numbers from 500 to 900 and a spectacular programme of continuous development.
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"We believe in the values of a traditional education alongside a drive towards modern ambition. It is our intention to build upon this 450 year history as a recognised centre of excellence for academic attainment and the holistic development of the learner.
Here at KGS, we believe everyone has a place in our community including our parents, pupils, staff, governors and alumni alike; we all have a part to play in the drive for continued excellence.
We believe the school exists for our children and therefore they must have the best!" Daniel Berry, Headmaster
Are you interested in finding out more on what Kirkham Grammar School has to offer your children?
Come along to our Open Day, we'd love to show you around! Everyone Welcome!
... "We believe the school exists for our children and therefore they must have the best!" Daniel Berry, Headmaster
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Kirkham Grammar School
Open Afternoon Sunday 23 September 2018 Junior School 3-11 Years ... 1pm - 3pm Senior School 11-18 Years 1.30pm - 4.30pm
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For the best possible start to your child’s education, visit Kirkham Grammar School! With our newly designed Pre-School opening in September 2018, there has never been a better time to consider joining our KGS family! 01772 673222 www.kirkhamgrammar.co.uk #3-18years #excellenceacrossallareas #thebestpossible
Work has commenced on our newly designed KGJS Pre-School - opening September 2018! Call us for more information 01772 673222 #risingthrees #30hoursfreechildcare
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Our KGS junior girls athletics squad certainly did us proud as they took to the track at Gateshead International Stadium in the ESAA National Schools Track and Field Cup Final. The team, consisting of eight athletes who are a year younger, competed with determination, recording several PBs in both the track and field areas. Competing against several top schools across the country, the girls excelled scoring high points which contributed to the teams overall score. A score of 320 left the team in 12th place overall in the country! Exciting times for KGS Athletics as we now look towards preparing for next season! Well done girls!
And it’s goodbye to the J4s! Wishing you all the very best as you move to the Senior School in September! Have fun in the Boogie Bus!
The last KGJS newsletter of the academic year is now available to view on our Kirkham Grammar School website! https://kirkhamgrammar.fluencycms.co.uk/N ewslettersjnr
Please click on the link below to view a selection of performances from this year's Junior School Prizegiving!
Please click on the link below to view a selection of performances from last night's I3 Summer Concert!
This evening, the Junior School I3 children performed a 'Summer Concert', for parents, grandparents and teachers, to raise money for our school charity, Classrooms in the Clouds.This included an array of performances from singing and poetry to percussion! Congratulations to you all! A truly wonderful evening!
To view the photographs from this evening's concert please click on the link below!