Founded in 1392, it is amongst the oldest extant schools in England, with alumni including Nicholas Saunderson, the probable inventor of Bayes theorem, in the 18th century. At various times in its history it has been single-sex and mixed, free and fee-paying, selective and comprehensive, boarding and day. It has undergone several moves and extensions, and today houses around 1,700 pupils from age 11 to 18. PGS' Ofsted overall rating is grade 2, following an inspection in February 2023.
Principal: Mr Paul Crook
Telephone Number: 01226 762 114
Telephone Number (when calling from abroad): +44 1226 762 114
URN: 106653
DfE Code: 370/4027
1,893 pupils between the ages of 11 and 18.
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