Quarterly, we share The Wordsworthian - a round‑up of news from the School and our alumni community. Each edition includes interviews, stories, archive images, memories, updates, and dates for upcoming events and reunions. Once you join the BWS Network, you’ll automatically receive The Wordsworthian straight to your inbox to enjoy. 

You can read the latest edition here.  

Our LinkedIn community continues to grow. You can now add Bishop Wordsworth’s School to your education profile and use the Alumni tab to connect with other Old Wordsworthians. 

Whether you are an OW undergraduate looking for work experience or an internship, a young OW taking your first steps in a new profession and needing advice, or an OW keen to give back by sharing your own career expertise, please get in touch to find out how we can help! 

Contact Caroline Popham at cep@bishopwordsworths.org.uk to find out more. 

OWs give their time and expertise in so many ways, which has a tremendous impact on the life and culture of the School today. 

Speak at an event

Many alumni, parents and friends contribute generously to our careers activities, societies and speakers programme, helping current students learn more about life beyond Bishop Wordsworth’s. These events and opportunities range from career advice sessions and our STEM Careers Conference to the HE and Careers Fair, as well as practical support such as practice interviews, speaking at events and lectures, offering work experience, and providing mentoring. If you would be interested in sharing your career journey and experience please do get in contact. 

Host an event or provide a venue

We run a number of social and networking events for OWs, parents and students and we rely on the generous support of individuals who host events at their offices, clubs, restaurants and sports grounds ensuring we can keep costs low for attendees. If you have a venue that would suit a networking event, informal drinks or a dinner, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Contact Caroline Popham at cep@bishopwordsworths.org.uk to offer your help.

Every year, we come together to celebrate those shared experiences through a variety of events - opportunities to reconnect with old friends, enjoy some friendly competition, and create new memories to treasure.  

We are committed to keeping alumni connected with the School and offer many ways to get involved - from visits and tours, careers talks and mentoring, cathedral services and concerts, to social drinks in Wiltshire and London, cricket, rugby, archive events and reunions. Beyond the enjoyment they bring, many of these events also help raise vital funds that support the School - contributing to essential equipment and resources that enrich every student’s experience. 

• Founder’s Day Service – 24 April  
• Bishop Wordsworth’s and Godolphin Spring Concert – 29 April 
• Big Bish Bash Cricket and Touch Rugby – 20 June  
• 1974 and 1976 Leavers’ Reunion – 1 July 
• Rain or Shine Outdoor Theatre – 3 July 
• 1978 Leavers’ Reunion – 4 July  
• Jack Fishwick Rugby 7s and Netball – 25 July 
• Prize Giving Service – 17 September  
• Alumni Choir ‘Big Sing’ - 19 September 
• 1956 Leavers’ Reunion – 14 October 
• Bishop Wordsworth’s Carol Service – 7 December  
• Rory Walworth Memorial Rugby Game – 26 December 

Reunions and Tours of the School 

If you would like to organise an alumni event, a school tour, or class reunion, the School can help you with these arrangements.  

To register or to find out more about these events or to enquire about a organising a reunion, visit or School tour, please contact Caroline Popham cep@bishopwordsworths.org.uk 

Since 1890, Bishop Wordsworth’s Grammar School has been sustained by a tradition of generosity, with each generation benefitting from the support of those who came before. Our ambition is to offer an exceptional education that reaches far beyond the standard curriculum, but rising costs and limited government funding make this increasingly challenging.  

DfE funding covers only the essentials needed to deliver the national curriculum: salaries, teaching resources, utilities and basic maintenance. It does not fund major improvements to our facilities, and although we apply for capital improvement funds when available, these are never guaranteed. For everything that makes Bishop’s distinctive - enrichment, enhancement, and progress - we rely on the generosity of our community of alumni, parents and friends of the School.  

If you would like to make a donation of any amount, you will find all of the options here. However you choose to give, you will be helping to transform the lives of Bishop’s students - now and in the future. 

There are lots of ways Old Wordsworthians can give back to their old school in their lifetime. Another way you could consider showing your support for Bishop Wordsworth’s and leave a lasting impact on future generations is by leaving a gift to the School in your Will. To recognise those planning to remember the school in their will, we have established the 1890 Society, named for the year in which the school was founded. Members of the 1890 Society will have the chance to learn about the future impact of their contributions and will receive invitations to exclusive events throughout the year.  

As Bishop Wordsworth’s has charitable status there are also significant benefits for UK taxpayers to leaving a gift in your Will as it can help reduce the total tax liability for your family and overall estate. Find out more here.