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Bradford Girls' Grammar School - Catering for girls from 3 to 18 years old. Information on the school environment, curriculum, results, facilities, admission and fees.
Bradford Grammar School - Introduction to the school and its history; details of admission, fees, junior and senior curricula, student achievements, dates and exam results.
Woodhouse Grove School - Co-educational independent school in Apperley Bridge, offering education from nursery through to age 18 for day pupils and boarders. Includes prospectus, information about departments and activities, and news.
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