| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School | |
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| Location | |
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| , , WF1 3QX England | |
| Coordinates | 53°41′18″N 1°30′05″W / 53.68844°N 1.50135°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Motto | Turpe Nescire (Latin: "It is a disgrace to be ignorant") |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Established | 1591 |
| Founder | Thomas Savile and others |
| Department for Education URN | 108306 Tables |
| Chairman of the Governors | Martin Shevill[1] |
| 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 |
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.[2]
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,[3] who was previously senior deputy head at City of London School.
QEGS is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
- ^ "Governing Body". Wakefield Grammar School Foundation. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "History of Wakefield Cathedral 16th Century". Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "QEGS Appoints New Head". Retrieved 25 August 2021.