Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

About the School

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a forward-thinking Grammar School that offers an exceptional education for ambitious and hard-working boys aged 11-16, with an extensive, co-educational Sixth Form programme.

The broad education on offer at the school will challenge students in many ways and reward them for their endeavours. The academic and diverse curriculum at the very heart of the school is rich and varied. This is complimented by a wide-ranging programme of enrichment activities, which offer boundless opportunities for personal development beyond the classroom.

Academic results at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys are consistently high and staff are proud of the many students who go on to study at prestigious universities or enrol in Higher Level Apprenticeships with industry leaders.

Staff are also are proud of their excellent relationship with both local and wider business communities. Industry-leading companies and successful alumni offer students inspiring work experience placements, helping to ensure that students are educated in the wide range of careers and pathways that are available to them.

For good reason, this school is consistently oversubscribed. Due to increasing demand, the school has grown student numbers in the last two years and they now have over 900 students in Year 7-11. The ethos of the school is based on Personal Excellence, Respect, Innovation and Creativity, Determination and Equality for All.

Wilmington Grammar School students are extremely successful. They contribute willingly to their local community. They make careful and thoughtful decisions. They value scholarly excellence.