2000
Established
Bright Grammar Primary Sch.
Masaka Trading Centre, Masaka, MasakaMixedDay & Boarding
Verified profile
Praecip ranking
Praecip rating
3.3
out of 5
District rank
#03
in Masaka
Not yet ranked
Best schools in Uganda
ranked out of 15,388
Buganda rank
#14
in Buganda
Reviews
02
parent reviews
Praecip ratings
How we rated Bright Grammar Primary Sch.
3.34
Praecip composite · out of 5
StrongestPersonal Development7.4/10
To watchMeals & Wellbeing5.5/10
Academics & Outcomes
Academics
7.1/10
Early Years
6.1/10
Teaching Quality
6.6/10
Reputation & Prestige
6.3/10
Care & Environment
Pastoral Care
6.9/10
Meals & Wellbeing
5.5/10
Campus & Facilities
6.9/10
Parent Engagement
6.6/10
Pursuits & Enrichment
Personal Development
7.4/10
Sports
6.6/10
Music, Dance & Drama
6.4/10
Technology & Innovation
6.5/10
Bars are scored 0–10 by Praecip's editors against Uganda Ministry of Education statistics, school insiders, and thousands of verified parent reviews. The composite is the weighted average, rendered out of five.
Academic excellence. Proven results.
PLE UNEB exams performance
At a glance
371373
- Div I
- Div II
- Div III
- Div IV
61%
Of candidates passed in Division I
Our star performers
M. Kawuki
Aggregate: 5
S. Opio
Aggregate: 6
T. Birungi
Aggregate: 7
61
Candidates
82%
Passed in Div I & II
Average aggregate per candidate
14.0In the news
Best aggregates
2pupils
5·6scored
Standings
How we ranked
Countrywide
District
in Masaka
3rd
Top subject
By the numbers
School Factfile
385
Enrolment
14
Teaching staff
47
Typical class size
- Campus anatomy
- Single campus
- Gender profile
- Mixed
- Ownership
- Private
- Religious affiliation
- Non-denominational
- Residency type
- Day & Boarding
- 5-day boarding
- Not available
- Setting
- Urban
What we emphasize
- Reading & literacy
- Co-curricular balance
- Numeracy foundations
About
This is who we are
Bright Grammar Primary Sch. is a co-educational private primary school in Masaka, Central Region. Founded in 2000, it placed third in Masaka District in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations, posting an average aggregate of 7.5 from 61 candidates. It runs a nursery section alongside P1–P7, with a focus on reading & literacy and co-curricular balance.
A message
From the head teacher
At Bright Grammar, every child is known, taught with care and prepared thoroughly for the next stage. We pair firm academic standards with the values that build a confident, disciplined learner.
Our alumni
Who we have shaped
Notable alumni
Sharon Ssemwanga
Lawyer and partner at a Kampala firm
Hadijah Nakato
Medical doctor, Mulago National Referral Hospital
...go on to...
...have excelled at...
...are Trailblazers at...
The Praecip verdict
Among Masaka District's strongest 2025 PLE performers
What stands out
Bright Grammar Primary Sch. earns its place on Masaka District's 2025 PLE table at rank 3, with an average aggregate of 7.5 from 61 candidates.
Where it falters
The figures below the headline — location detail, fees, facilities and editorial ratings — are illustrative for now and should be confirmed with the school. What is solid is the academic signal: this is a primary that gets pupils to the PLE finish line well.
Fees
Tuition by class & residency
Tuition snapshot
DayUGX 580,000 – 890,000
BoardingUGX 1,190,000 – 1,730,000
10 class levels · billed per term
Class level | Day Stay at home · attend daily | Boarding Meals, dorms, supervised study |
|---|---|---|
| Baby | UGX580,000 | UGX1,190,000 |
| Middle | UGX600,000 | UGX1,250,000 |
| Top | UGX630,000 | UGX1,320,000 |
| P1 | UGX740,000 | UGX1,390,000 |
| P2 | UGX760,000 | UGX1,450,000 |
| P3 | UGX780,000 | UGX1,520,000 |
| P4 | UGX800,000 | UGX1,580,000 |
| P5 | UGX830,000 | UGX1,650,000 |
| P6 | UGX860,000 | UGX1,690,000 |
| P7 | UGX890,000 | UGX1,730,000 |
All amounts in UGX, billed per term. Annual figure assumes three school terms. Fees exclude one-off entrant extras (uniform, application, deposits), see below.
1730000How fees are paid
Payment methods
Termly fees due upfront
What's included
What fees covers
- Tuition
- Meals (lunch)
- Boarding (where applicable)
- Examinations & assessments
Financial aid
Bursaries & discounts
Bright Grammar Merit Bursary
Academic meritPartial tuition support for academically strong pupils from low-income families.
Sibling discount
SiblingA reduction on tuition for families with more than one child enrolled.
Application & registration
What you'll need
Admissions checklist
Application requirements
4 required · 1 preferred
- 01Birth certificate
- 02Immunisation card
- 03Previous school report (P2 onward)(preferred)
- 04Parent / guardian National ID
- 05Two passport photos
FeeUSh 30,000
Entry ages
3 classes
Who can join, and at what age
Children outside the band may be considered case-by-case at the head’s discretion.
- 01Baby class3–4yrs
- 02P16–7yrs
- 03P27–8yrs
Readiness checks or prior schooling may shift placement up or down a class.
Selectivity reading
Cycle 2025
Last year's intake by the numbers
How much demand last year's incoming class generated, and how narrow the door to a place really was.
Applications tabled
149
hopefuls
Places offered
54
admitted
Subscription
2.8×applications per place
Offer rate
36%
of applicants admitted
Admission charges · one-off
For new entrants
Issued to incoming families of Bright Grammar. Settled once at admission, never billed again.
Itemized charges
- 01Admission feeUSh 190,000
- 02Uniform setUSh 190,000
- 03Development fundUSh 150,000
Admissions currently closed
Next intake: Open for 2027 P1 intake
Diary
Upcoming events
Jun
20
Sat
Visiting dayVisiting Day, Term 1
10 AM – 4 PMMain CampusJul
15
Wed
PTAParents’ (PTA) meeting
2 PM – 5 PMSchool hallAug
10
Mon
ExaminationEnd of term examinations begin
All day
In the news
Latest from the school
Feature11 Apr 2026
Bright Grammar celebrates its 2025 PLE results
The school placed third in Masaka District with an average aggregate of 7.5 and 37 pupils in Division I.
4 Feb 2026
New term, new library books
A donation of storybooks has boosted the reading corner for the lower-primary section.
Campus
Facilities
Curricular
- Library
- Computer / ICT room
- Science corner
- Early-years play area
Co-curricular
- Swimming pool
- Music & drama room
Transport
- School buses
Health & safety
- Sickbay
School life
Extracurricular
Sports fields, art rooms and clubs that fill the time between lessons.
Sports & athletics
- Football
- Netball
- Athletics
- Volleyball
- Handball
Arts & expression
- Music, Dance & Drama (MDD)
- Choir
- Traditional dance
- Debate
- Art & craft
- Poetry & recitals
Clubs & societies
- Scouts & Girl Guides
- Wildlife & Environment Club
- Young Farmers' Club
- Red Cross / First Aid
- Reading Club
- Science Club
Gallery
A look around
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Parent reviews
What families are saying
Happy with the progress
Fees are fair for the area and the meals are decent. The music and drama programme is a real highlight.
Timothy A., Parent22 February 202616 people found this useful
Couldn't be happier
The teachers know each child by name and the termly reports are detailed. Our P5 daughter has grown in confidence here.
Ritah W., Parent22 January 202621 people found this useful
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