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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (BVGS) is a grammar school and language college in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham, England, one of the oldest schools in United Kingdom which celebrated its 450th anniversary in 1990. The school is also a Sixth Form College. It was founded by The Bishop of Exeter Bishop John Vesey (formerly John Harman)in 1527 and currently has about 800 pupils. The current headteacher is David Iddon. The school is noted for having one of the best school rugby teams in Birmingham and in 2004 became a recognised language college. The school's Latin motto, Dextra Dei Exaltavit Mei means "The right hand of God hath lifted me up;" The old school motto was "Dominus Mihi Adjutor" meaning "Lord, give me council." The school was a boarding school until around 1850. The school has one of the best rugby teams in the Birmingham area after defeating all of its local rivals, reaching the 5th round of the National Daily Mail Cup and competing in the 'super 16s' tournament at Warwick University amongst the top rugby schools and colleges in the country. This refers to the 2005/06 season where the school produced its finest team in the school's history according to statistics. Construction of the new music centre (The Richards Centre) on the site of the old gymnasium began in January 2006 which has left space for development in the former music department in the North Tower. The Richards music centre features specially designed rooms with sound proofing and a music recording studio. The grounds of the old music centre will now be used especially for new sixth form common and studying rooms. This was scheduled for completion in September 2006, but was not completed until October 2006. The Music Centre is now in full use in the School Syllabus. Famous people who have been pupils at the school include Cat Deeley who was a pupil in the Sixth Form. However, due to her popularity in the modelling industry, she was often away from the school for photoshoots. Famous teachers include Bob Atkins whose expertise in directing Gilbert and Sullivan productions has given him fame in the West Midlands and wider area. Also on the staff is ex-student Chris Johnson, a former England U21 and current Bedford Blues rugby union player, who teaches English and coaches the school's 1st rugby team.
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