In 1893, a new school was built on Blackburn Road, Accrington. It was paid for by the Corporation with assistance from the government, the county council, local employers and local Co-op societies. It was known as ‘Accrington Technical School ‘and had pupils of both sexes.

In 1921, without any public announcement, the progressive headmaster changed its name to ‘Accrington Grammar School’  In 1939, the female pupils left to go to the new ‘Accrington Girls High School’ at Moorhead.   In 1968, the school left Blackburn Rd for a new one alongside the High School, but in 1975 it ceased to exist when the ‘comprehensive education’ system was adopted throughout the country.

After the Second World War, headmaster Bernard ‘Ben’ Johnson and some former pupils set up the ’Old Accringtonians Association’. Today it is known as the ‘Accrington Grammar School Old Boys Association’, though there are some ‘old girls’ on its ‘register’, as well as teachers of both sexes.

The Association (AGSOBs) now has 550 members at addresses throughout the world. There is no subscription fee and only a small, percentage attend the annual dinner or occasional other social event. It does serve as a focal point for old boys who like to keep in touch with their school pals.

The website is currently open to members of the Association.

The Old Boys use their funds on schemes which associate themselves with today’s youngsters of both sexes in the town. “We want to put something back into a system which gave us a good start in life.”

To support the Association and to reconnect with old shool pals or simply to preserve the memory of what was for many a foundation for a successful career on the world stage, contact us using the link at the foot of the page.