As part of National Careers Week, we were delighted to welcome back former Bridgnorth Endowed School student Dr Tim Daly, who returned to speak to our Year 10 pupils about the extraordinary path his life has taken since leaving BES in 2010. Now 33, Tim grew up in Bridgnorth before studying Neuroscience at the University …
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Year 11 Students Explore a World of Career Opportunities
Our Year 11 students got a real taste of the future this week as they explored an incredible range of careers during an inspiring in-school Careers Event on Tuesday. The day was packed with hands-on experiences, expert talks, and exciting demonstrations from professionals across a variety of industries. Science enthusiasts were fascinated by the talk …
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Year 10 Bridgnorth Aluminium Trip
A group of Year 10 pupils with a special interest in engineering and manufacturing careers, went on a visit to Bridgnorth Aluminium last Thursday. Keen to attract new talent, the local manufacturer approached the school to invite students to find out more about the options available to them in this sector. The morning began with …
Year 9 Budding Entrepreneurs Inspired at Enterprise Conference
A group of Year 9 students with a keen interest in business recently joined peers from local secondary schools to take part in the annual Enterprising Futures Conference, held at Shrewsbury School last Friday. The day kicked off with an inspiring keynote address by Hollie Whittles, an award-winning TEDx speaker, author, and director at the …
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BAE Systems Roadshow Sparks Curiosity for Year 7
Electricity was in the air – quite literally – when Year 7 students were treated to a fantastic BAE Systems Roadshow on Wednesday. Delivered in collaboration with the RAF and the Royal Navy, this high-energy experience was designed to inspire curious minds and get students thinking about the science that powers our world. Fully aligned …
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Careers Day to Help Pupils Dream Big and Aim High
From Food to Forensics, Year 11 students were introduced to a variety of exciting future job roles and pathways at a brand-new careers event held in school this Tuesday. During a live cooking demonstration, award-winning Chef, Steve Guy, shared his journey in the food industry, including his time as Head Chef to Jamie Oliver and …
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Year 8 Learn of Incredible Opportunities with the Air Cadets
On Friday afternoon, Bridgnorth Endowed welcomed the RAF Air Cadets into school to talk to Year 8 about the benefits of joining as part of the school’s careers programme of events to prepare students for future career and study pathways. Three BES students, who are already members of 63 Bridgnorth Squadron, shared their experiences as …
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BES Hosts Inspiring STEM Workshop
Year 7 and 8 students were treated to a spectacular BAE Systems Roadshow on Monday, which was delivered in partnership with the RAF and the Royal Navy. Designed to promote the perception of STEM subjects in schools, the engaging theatre roadshow event tackled a theme that took students on a journey ‘from the depths of …
Year 8 Architect Visit
Local architect and Bridgnorth Endowed parent, Ashley Davis, kindly came into school on Monday to talk to some of our Year 8 art students who are currently studying architecture. She talked about her career as an architect and her pathway into the profession, including the subjects she took at school and the range of careers …
Bridgnorth Endowed Hosts Post-16 Event
Bridgnorth Endowed School opened its doors to further education and training providers for a Post-16 Information Evening held last Thursday. The event, which saw a high turnout, gave Year 10 and 11 pupils and parents the chance to chat to representatives from colleges, school sixth forms and training organisations about the opportunities available to them …


