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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 a 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]
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Coordinates | 53.68844°N 1.50135°W / 53.68844; -1.50135 |
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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.