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Memorable Moments 2025

2025 has been a remarkable year at Bury Grammar School, filled with achievement, adventure, and unforgettable experiences. From academic success and sporting triumphs to inspiring trips and creative performances, our pupils and students have shone in every corner of school life.  

The year began with Year 11 and Year 13 pupils working hard in their mock examinations, laying the foundations for outstanding summer results. Hundreds of pupils sat our Entrance Examinations, with many joining Seniors in September, bringing new energy and enthusiasm to our school community. 🌟 

 

Year 11 pupils celebrated the School’s strongest ever GCSE grades since the 9-1 reforms. They gained the highest number of grades 9 to 7 (A** to A) in the School’s history and the best ever set of individual results. 

2025 A Level results were also stunning! More than 4 in 10 grades were A*-A and over three quarters were at the ‘gold’ standard of A*-B. Five students obtained straight A*s, 18 students had all A*-As and, almost half the year group had all A*-B grades. For the 9th year running, BGS sixth formers achieved a 100% pass rate. 

Our Year 13 students celebrated exceptional EPQ results, with 45% achieving the highest A* grades, and every pupil awarded a grade between A–B*. A Level English pupils explored New York, visiting literary landmarks and the 9/11 Memorial, while English Language students conducted sociolinguistic research, showing curiosity and initiative beyond the classroom. ðŸ—― 

 

Throughout the year, pupils embraced adventure, exploration, and teamwork. 

  • Year 4 had an unforgettable time in the Peak District, canoeing, abseiling, and weaselling. 

  • Year 6 pupils trained in Milan with Inter Milan football coaches and played matches against local youth teams. âš―âœˆïļ 

  • Years 9 and 10 explored Italy, hiking Vesuvius, visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum, and experiencing local culture. 

  • Over the holidays, Years 10–12 skied at Jay Peak, New England, enjoying slopes, activities, and a taste of American culture. 🏔ïļâ„ïļ 

  • Year 12 completed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Practice Expedition in the Lake District, and Year 13 undertook their Assessed Expedition in the Yorkshire Dales, tackling the Three Peaks-inspired route with resilience and teamwork. ðŸĨū 

  • World Challenge explored Montenegro. 

  • We celebrated 70 years of the German Exchange. 

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Sporting achievements across the year were outstanding: 

  • U14 Netball team – National Champions ðŸ† 

  • U16 Netballers – narrowly missed 1st at nationals, with outstanding teamwork and skill ⭐ 

  • U12 Footballers – Bury Plate Final winners âš― 

 

Creative talent thrived at BGS: 

  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performed on the West End stage at the National School Theatre Awards 🎭âœĻ 

  • Sister Act wowed audiences with a sensational opening night 🌟 

  • Year 7 and 8 Drama Club delivered Peter Pan Goes Wrong, full of laughs and energy 🎎 

  • Pupils co-presented live on Bolton FM, sharing their passion for drama and music ðŸŽķ 

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Our pupils also made a global impact: 

  • The ‘Backwards Relay’ set a Kids World Record, raising funds for a school charity in Ghana 🏃‍♂ïļ 

  • Antarctic flag designs reached Bird Island and Lemaire Channel â„ïļðŸ§ 

  • The Village-by-Village project continues to support the building of a Junior High School in Ghana 🏗ïļðŸ“š 

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2025 was also a year of inspiration and enrichment: 

  • Pupils attended the Royal International Air Tattoo, experiencing aviation up close ✈ïļ 

  • STEM activities with the RAF inspired creativity and curiosity 🔧ðŸ›Ŧ 

  • Speakers including Old Boys Robert Potts and Simon Johnson, former MP Alistair Burt, Figen Murray OBE, and BGS alumna Sarah Lester, Editor of the Manchester Evening News, shared insights on leadership, careers, and kindness ðŸ’› 

  • The Eco Committee achieved the Green Flag with Distinction Award, completing community litter picks and promoting sustainability â™ŧïļðŸŒŋ 

  • Chess, spelling, and MFL competitions saw pupils excel regionally and nationally, showcasing focus, determination, and skill. ðŸĨˆðŸŽ“ 

 

Our community spirit was celebrated throughout the year: 

  • Alumni events, Founders’ Day marking 455 years of BGS, Prizegivings, and Open Events brought pupils, families, and Alumni together ðŸĶĒâœĻ 

  • Scholarships and awards recognised outstanding commitment and talent, inspiring the next generation of leaders 🌟 

  • Our wonderful Estates team were hard at work this summer overseeing the Snack Shack project. The Snack Shack provides pupils with a fantastic alternative outdoor space to enjoy meals and snacks and is always buzzing with life at break and lunchtimes! ðŸī💙 

 

As the year drew to a close, pupils continued to impress with their ambition and dedication: 

  • Year 13 submitted UCAS applications for competitive courses 🍀 

  • Bury Grammar School was judged, according to The Times newspaper, to be the top performing school in our area 

  • Pupils across the school demonstrated the values, energy, and character that define Bury Grammar School ðŸ’™ 

 

From academic excellence and sporting triumphs to cultural exploration, creative performances, and global impact, 2025 has been a year to remember. We look forward to 2026 with excitement, ready for more learning, adventures, and memorable moments! ðŸŒŸðŸĶĒ