Burnham Grammar School

Burnham Grammar School (BGS) is a grammar school in Burnham, Buckinghamshire. It was established and opened in 1960. They are a community education school. The school takes children from the age of 11 to the age of 18. The school has an estimated 900 pupils. The pupils are split into five houses.

The school has an all weather sports pitch which the Wycombe Wanderers first team occasionally train on.

In September 2004, the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) awarded the school status as a Science College.

The current head teacher of the school is Dr. Andrew Gillespie who took over from Cathy Long in January 2008.

Famous alumni
 Mike Ashley, entrepreneur and owner of Newcastle United F.
 Jimmy Carr, comedian
 David Connolly, professional footballer
 Ulrika Jonsson, television presenter

References

 Other websites 
 School Website 
 Ofsted Reports 
 Department for Children, Schools and Families GCSE Performance Tables

Category:1960 establishments in England
Category:Grammar schools in England
Category:Schools in Buckinghamshire