List of Greyfriars School characters

Greyfriars School Staff

• The Rev Herbert Henry Locke, D.D. – The Headmaster, also the Sixth's Form Master – majestic, kindly, scholarly, unworldly, and just. In Chapter 2 of Magnet No. 28, Dr Locke's sister Amy calls him "Arthur". In Magnet No. 345, he is said to have a white beard, but this was not shown in any drawing of him in the Magnets.
• Paul Pontifex Prout Esq., M.A. – Master of the Fifth form. Known throughout the school as 'Old Pompous'. Pompous and ineffectual; good hearted, but a terrible bore, particularly when reminiscing about his years spent hunting in the Rockies in North America. He never uses one word where seven will do. Benevolent and kindly, he wants to be a friend to his pupils, as well as a Master, but because of his vanity his leg is rather easy to pull. His occasional delusion that he should be the headmaster forms the basis of some stories.
• Horace Manfred Hacker Esq., B.A. – Master of the Shell form. A petty tyrant. Unpopular with his boys and the school in general, he is usually referred to as 'The Acid Drop.'
• Algernon Jasper Capper, Esq., M.A. – Master of the Fourth form.
• Henry Samuel Quelch Esq., M.A. – Form Master of the Remove. Firm but fair, he stands no nonsense and does not spare the rod. Has spent many years working on a magnum opus on the history of Greyfriars, which is often referred to as 'Quelchy's tosh', and disappears periodically to work on it. His recreation consists of long walks around the countryside, usually referred to as 'Quelchy's grinds.' Quelch is physically strong for his age, a useful asset in a district that seems to be populated with footpads. A classical scholar, and fond of debating arcane minutiae in this field with Dr Locke and Mr Prout. Particularly devoted to Quintus Horatius Flaccus, but keen on all classical authors. In Magnet No. 132, chapter 9, Quelch's first name is given as Horace.
• Herbert Wiggins, Esq., M.A. – Master of the Third form.
• Eusebius Twigg, Esq., B.A., B.Sc. – Master of the Second form. Magnet No. 345 has a Mr Blane in charge of the second form.
• Lawrence Lascelles – Mathematics and Games Master. One of the most popular masters in the school; nicknamed "Larry" by the juniors. First appearance Magnet No. 324, where he is also a young boxer named Larry the Lynx. He went to war and became a lieutenant in World War One 1916. He returned in Magnet No. 600.
• M. Henri Charpentier – French Master, known as "Mossoo". Originally from the French Loire region. Easy going and the subject of much leg-pulling by the Greyfriars juniors. His character and history was explored in some detail in a two part 1926 storyline and earlier issues where the reader learns that "Mossoo" works hard and lives sparely in order to support the family of his brother, who fell in the First World War.
• Herr Otto Gans – German Master. Originally from Saxony and emphasises that he is not a Prussian during the years of the Great War.
• Mrs Jessie Mimble – Runs the school tuck shop. Kindly old lady; too smart to extend credit to Billy Bunter, who otherwise would be her best customer. Bunter often complains that Mrs Mimble does not understand that 'credit is the lifeblood of business.'
• William Gosling – School porter. Hates boys, who he considers to be 'young rips' and that they should be 'drownded at birth'. Loves gin. Owns to fifty nine years of age, though this is probably modesty on his part. Magnet No. 194, he calls himself James Gosling.

  Greyfriars School Sixth Form

• Wingate, George Bernard – Captain of Greyfriars School; Head Prefect; Head of Games. A well-liked sporting hero, and the embodiment of decency. Maintains discipline, but is the most popular fellow in the school. Has a younger brother in the Third form. Lives in Chester.
• Benson, Howard – A studious fellow. Friend of Coker Minor.
• Carberry, George – A bullying prefect, disliked by most other members of the school, including the Masters, who was expelled for lying to Dr Locke to get Dicky Nugent sacked in 1910.
• Carne, Arthur Woodhead – a close associate of Gerald Loder and similarly a bully given to shady pursuits.
• Coker, Reginald – Younger brother of Horace Coker of the Fifth form. Introduced in Magnet No. 241 – Coker Minor – Sixth Former. Unlike his brother, he is weakly but a good scholar. Often picked upon by bullies but stoutly championed by his brother. Lives with his family in his Aunt Judy's house – Coker Place – in Surrey.
• Courtney, Arthur – a popular senior, straight and generous, and a fine sportsman. Tragically lost his life rescuing a school friend when the Cross Keys Inn was struck by a German incendiary bomb in 1918.
• Doone, Arthur – A big, burly senior and a strong supporter of Wingate. Has a brother in the Shell.
• Faulkner, Lawrence – A prefect and a friend of Wingate. He is a close friend of Tremaine – both are from the West Country.
• Gwynne, Patrick – A prefect and Wingate's closest friend. Gwynne is a sunny-tempered Irishman and is widely liked in the school.
• Hammersley, Vincent – A tall strapping prefect and an all-round sportsman.
• Ionides, Heracles – Son of a very wealthy Greek merchant, and scion of one of the oldest families in Greece. Fond of claiming that his ancestor fought alongside Leonidas at the classical battle of Thermopylae. Unusually for Greyfriars School, he makes heavy use of hair oil, face wash, and perfume. In his time, a bully and at least as bad a blackguard as Gerald Loder, Ionides vanished from the school and the stories, without explanation, during World War One. Issue 555 mentions his leaving but when was unknown.
• Lancaster, Richard – Was at Greyfriars for a few weeks only. Strikingly handsome and a brilliant cricketer, he rapidly became one of the most popular fellows in the school. Was eventually unmasked as a criminal cracksman known as the Wizard.
• Loder, Gerald Assheton – A prefect, but the antithesis of Wingate. He smokes, drinks, gambles, breaks bounds at night. Introduced in Magnet No. 66, not yet a prefect. Loder was made a Prefect in Magnet No. 107 The Cad of the Sixth, following the expulsion of Carberry. He is a malicious bully who hates Wharton and who gives free rein to his malice when undertaking his duties as a Prefect. Has prefect duties taken away in Magnet No. 196 where Head finds out about Loder's bad ways but was given them back later.
• North, Tom – an easy going prefect who is widely liked for his good nature.
• Reynolds, Robert Malcolm – a good fellow but not inclined to push himself forward.
• Sykes - A sixth form prefect that amongst Gwynne and North, is one of the more prominent well-liked members of the sixth form.
• Tremaine, Charles – a prefect and one of the tallest seniors in the Sixth form. Both he and his friend Faulkner hail from the West of England.
• Walker, James – a prefect who associates with Loder and Carne. Has been known to display a better side to his nature when not under the influence of the other two.
• Yates, George Frederick – a staunch and popular senior.

  Greyfriars School Fifth Form

• Bland, Bertram – Blundell's closest friend since their time in the Third form. A good sportsman.
• Blundell, George – Captain of the Fifth. An energetic fellow with sound principles. A fine sportsman who is usually picked for the senior football and cricket XIs.
• Coker, Horace James – Clumsy, buffoonish, wealthy. Introduced in Magnet No. 143 The Head of Study 14, when still in the Shell form; he was elevated to the Fifth form in Magnet No. 145 Coker's Catch. Extremely stupid, hot-headed, aggressive and overbearing; notorious for his 'short way with fags'; but when he visits the Remove passage hunting trouble, the 'fags' demonstrate a 'short way with Coker.' He is the worst speller in the School and has a style of playing soccer and cricket that is a menace to his own teammates; yet is completely convinced that he is the best scholar and sportsman at Greyfriars. Was only promoted from the Shell after his formidable Aunt Judy pressured Dr Locke into doing so. Aunt Judy keeps Coker well in funds and hampers, and seems oblivious to his many faults. A good hearted character, dim but decent, and brave to the point of stupidity. Coker has on at least one occasion requested Dr Locke to make him a prefect, a request that was politely declined.
• Fitzgerald, Terence – a good humoured fellow. Like many of the Fifth, likes to poke fun at Coker.
• Greene, William Frederick – sidekick of Coker, only interested in the food and gifts bestowed by Horace Coker. Greene is something of a poet and, according to the Cassell novel, Billy Bunter's Treasure Hunt knows something about numismatics.
• Hilton, Cedric – a wealthy and elegant member of the Fifth. Lives with his family at Hilton Hall in Devon. Shares a study with Price, a shady character who often leads him into bad habits.
• Potter, George – sidekick of Coker, only interested in the food and gifts bestowed by Horace Coker. "Coker stood the tea, so Potter and Greene stood Coker." A useful member of the senior football and cricket teams. Often to be found refereeing junior football games.
• Price, Stephen – A weak character who dislikes sports and associates with the racing fraternity at the local inns. Was once friendly with Bulstrode of the Fourth but this ended when Price moved up to the Fifth.
• Smith, Edward William
• Tomlinson, Thomas Trotter
• Wavery, Frank

  Greyfriars School Shell (Upper Fourth) Form

• Carr, Albert
• Chowne, Cholmondeley
• Churchill, Luke
• Hobson, James – Captain of the Form.
• Hoskins, Claude – Hoskins is tone deaf but in his own estimation, he is a musical genius.
• Jackson, Philbert
• Kenney, Philip
• Lange, Arnold Lawrence
• Miles, Samuel
• Stewart, Edward

  Greyfriars School Fourth Form

• Angel, Aubrey – a dandy, and the 'bad hat' of the Fourth. Owns a powerful motorcycle.
• Dabney, William Walter – one of Temple's two close associates. Possesses more common sense than his chief, though lacks the initiative to restrain Temple as aften as he might. Has limited conversation: tends to respond "Oh, rather!" to every remark addressed to him.
• Doone, Percy – younger brother of Doone of the Sixth.
• Fitzgerald, Patrick – younger cousin of Fitzgerald of the Fifth.
• Fry, Edward – with Dabney, one of Temple's two close associates. Inclined to be a dandy but is a stronger character than either of the other two.
• Kennedy, Paul
• MacDougall, Ronald
• Murphy, Shamus
• Phipps, Charles
• Scott, James Kenneth
• Temple, Cecil Reginald – Form Captain. An effete dandy. Continually deludes himself that the Fourth's prowess at Soccer compares to that of the Remove, despite the Fourth being almost invariably defeated by the younger Form. Despite his dandified ways, he is nonetheless a handy fighting man if it comes to a punch-up.
• Tomlinson, Teddy Edwin
• Turner, Maurice

  Greyfriars School Remove (Lower Fourth) Form

• Bolsover, Percy – big, burly junior and not so much a bully as a brutal thug when he first arrived. Introduced in Magnet No. 182 The Cock of the Walk, he is a year older and much bigger and stronger than the other Remover boys but his lack of learning has kept him in a lower year. His bullying tendencies were later largely curbed for though never short on courage, he later lost a number of fights in the Remove. He has his own code of honour, which surfaces at odd times.
• Brown, Tom – a New Zealand junior from Taranaki in the North Island. Introduced in Magnet No. 86 The Chum from New Zealand. Interested in music and latterly the owner of a wireless set, which was much in demand among Removites for its news bulletins as World War II approached. A keen sportsman who celebrated his arrival at Greyfriars by kicking a football all the way from Friardale to the school.
• Bull, Johnny – Introduced in Magnet No. 151 The Girls’ School Challenge. Yorkshire bred, hence stubborn, stolid and tactless. Fond of saying: I told you so. The character was originally called John Bull Jr, after the old nickname for England; and stood for a certain type of patriotic, but bull-headed, Englishman. Though he originally appeared to be plump, he was as strong as a bull. Whoever invented the phrase; 'a Bull in a china shop' had Johnny in mind. The final member of the Famous Five to arrive, and probably the least well liked member of that company.
• Bulstrode, George – The original Captain of the Remove, before Wharton. Introduced in Magnet No. 1. Tall and strong for his age and certainly no coward, he was originally an unpleasant bully who could not forgive Wharton for taking his place as captain. His character changed after the death of his younger brother Herbert. Rarely mentioned after 1930.
• Bunter, William George – the fattest and funniest member of the Remove. Introduced in Magnet No. 1 – 1908, as a minor character, but was developed into one of the principal characters of the stories as his comic potential was realised. Foolish, greedy, deceitful, a blackmailer, a thief of food, comically conceited, but apart from a tendency to gossip, essentially harmless. His big round spectacles and rolling gait have earned him the nickname the "'Owl of the Remove'". Receives numerous bumpings and kickings from his habit of helping himself to other people's food and is constantly attempting to borrow money on the strength of a long-delayed postal order from his imaginary rich relatives. According to Magnet No. 585, Bunter wants to be a stockbroker like his father when he grows up. He has two gifts: for cooking, and ventriloquism, which he often uses to make mischief, or, opportunistically, to get himself out of trouble. A terrible liar, because his obtuseness invariably leads to him giving himself away. Among his few virtues are an occasional tendency to display courage for the sake of others, invariably while being terrified himself; a genuine love and concern for his mother ; and, oddly enough, generosity, on the rare occasions when he is in possession of food or cash. Boasts of living at the grand stately home, Bunter Court, with its numerous servants and Rolls Royces; but on closer inspection this turns out to be the more modest Bunter Villa at Reigate in Surrey. Has a younger brother, Sammy, in the Second Form who is a smaller version of him; and a younger sister, Elizabeth Gertrude who is a pupil at neighbouring Cliff House School. Bessie Bunter shares most of her elder brother's deficiencies, and few of his modest virtues.
• Cherry, Robert – Cheerful, energetic and robust: in person, ruddy-cheeked and flaxen haired. Introduced in Magnet No. 2. Extremely noisy and exuberant, his cheery greeting "Hallo, hallo, hallo!" has become part of everyday Remove life. Said to possess the largest feet in the Remove. Bob is a particular admirer of Marjorie Hazeldene, of Cliff House School, and sister of Peter Hazeldene of the Remove. Lives with his father Major Cherry, a retired Army officer, at Cherry Place, the family home in Dorset. A member of the Famous Five.
• Delarey, Piet – the South African junior. Introduced in Magnet No. 432 The Boy from South Africa. This story was written by a Magnet substitute writer – John Nix Pentelow – and unusually, the character of Delarey is subsequently retained by Hamilton, though never in a prominent role.
• Desmond, Michael – Irish junior. Introduced in Magnet No. 15 Wharton's Operatic Company. Good natured and friendly with the Welsh junior David Morgan, with whom he shares a study.
• Dupont, Napoleon – French junior who shares a study with Bolsover. After many early arguments, the two have settled down and Bolsover is now very protective of his French chum.
• Dutton, Tom – He called himself Willy Dutton when he arrived in Magnet No. 128 and Frank Dutton in No. 249. He seems to have severely impaired hearing and consequently misunderstands everything in a bad way with often the consequence that he attacks someone who he thinks has insulted him. In Magnet No. 497, Bunter suspects Dutton is not as deaf as he makes out. As he must understand Mr Quelch in the form room, it is probable that Dutton is even more of a malicious joker than Skinner is, only pretending to be deaf, so he can fight people, who feel sorry for his perceived deafness so are defensive when he attacks them. Usually misinterprets questions, to the frustration of those conversing with him: Is he in the study? No, he didn't seem muddy. A good boxer and skater, both roller and ice, and would be a good sportsman but for his poor hearing. Shares a study with Bunter and Peter Todd. According to Magnet No. 569, Dutton wants to be an engineer.
• Field, Sampson Quincy Iffley – Smart Australian junior from New South Wales. Introduced in Magnet No. 343 A Cool Card. Known to all as "Squiff" – a nickname bestowed on him by Bob Cherry who saw the initials S.Q.I.F. on the new junior's luggage. A fine sportsman – the first choice goalkeeper in the Remove Soccer team and, along with Hurree Singh, one of the main bowlers in the cricket team.
• Fish, Fisher Tarleton – An avaricious skinny American junior. Introduced in Magnet No. 150 The Yankee Schoolboy. Fishy is a rampant capitalist, who makes the most of his limited opportunities for free enterprise at Greyfriars, often with moneymaking schemes that come unstuck. Later, his world revolved around money and the acquisition of the same. Makes use of very strange idiomatic 'Americanisms', such as 'wake snakes and walk chalks', and 'what the Abraham Lincoln?' Often in trouble because of his money-lending business, and not averse to letting punishment for his sins fall on others. Middle name is Tackleton in No. 207.
• Hazeldene, Peter – nicknamed 'Hazel' and 'Vaseline'. He tries to behave, but is easily led, and has been of great trouble to his sister Marjorie at times. The better elements in the Remove notably Wharton, often help Hazel out of his financial scrapes for her sake. A very weak character, easily led, he occasionally mistakes stubbornness for the strength he so palpably lacks.
• Hillary, Richard – introduced in Magnet No. 559 A Case of Conscience in a two part storyline that examines the issue of conscientious objectors in the First World War. Hillary not only opposed the war but was allowed to advance calm and reasoned arguments for the anti war case. Eventually he changed his views – A talented conjurer, a skill that has earned him some knocks when placing things in the pockets of other boys. Introduced in Magnet No. 268 The Schoolboy Conjurer.
• Linley, Mark – A worthy scholarship boy, and star pupil. Introduced in Magnet #45 A lad from Lancashire. Former factory hand from Lancashire, and often suffered for this in the early stories from the few snobbish members of the Remove, notably Bulstrode and Bunter. Quiet natured, but a handy sportsman, and the only pupil in the Remove with a genuine interest in learning Greek. He played a big part in early stories. According to Magnet No. 585 Linley is ranked second in class work in the Remove.
• Mauleverer, Herbert – Known as 'Mauly', he is a languid, kindly aristocrat. Introduced in Magnet No. 184 The Schoolboy Millionaire. His sleepy demeanour can be misleading – he has an astute mind, considerable leadership qualities and is a talented boxer who is a match for anyone in the form. However he displays these qualities very rarely, and only on behalf of others. His keen judge of human character and simple faith in human nature have led him more than once to show loyalty to friends in adverse circumstances. Extremely wealthy, but generous, and a very soft touch for the manipulative, loan-seeking Bunter; not because he is dense, but because fending off Bunter's incessant loan requests is simply too much trouble. He lives with his guardian and uncle, Sir Reginald Brooke, at the family home of Mauleverer Towers in Hampshire. On his first appearance, he is described as having a 'somewhat high-pitched, but not unpleasant voice', and as 'somewhat slim and handsome'. He has 'pale blue eyes and light eyelashes, which him a particularly languid and bored to death expression'. With no parents, he has an income of half a million pounds a year due to coal being found on the family land, Magnet No. 184.
• Morgan, David – Welsh junior from Caernervon.
• Newland, Montague – Jewish junior from Hove in Sussex. Introduced in Magnet No. 216 The Schoolboy Outcast
• Nugent, Frank – Self-effacing, loyal to his closest friend Wharton. Over-devoted to his troublesome brother Richard, in the Second Form. According to Magnet No. 150 The Haunted Island, Nugent plays the violin. One of six members of the Remove who were already at Greyfriars in the first story and remained to the last – the others being Bunter, Bulstrode, Hazeldene, Skinner and Russell. Nugent is a member of the Famous Four, then the Famous Five when Bull joined. Originally strong, he started becoming wimpy with Magnet No. 107.
• Ogilvy, Donald Robert – Scottish junior from the mountains of Inverness. Introduced in Magnet No. 43 The Greyfriars Victory. Not a first rate scholar, though plods along steadily. A good sportsman, especially at Soccer, which suits him better than cricket, and a talented boxer. Took part in nasty tricks against Alonzo Todd in the early days.
• Penfold, Richard –Scholarship boy and the son of a Friardale cobbler. Introduced in Magnet No. 194 By Sheer Grit. One of three Remove juniors from a working-class background, all of whom are portrayed as being of exemplary character. Penfold is a keen writer of verse, much of which was featured in the Magnet in a regular feature column titled The Greyfriars Rhymester.
• Rake, Richard – introduced in Magnet No. 258 Rake of the Remove. He was said to have left the school in Magnet No. 300 but was still there in numerous later stories.
• Redwing, Tom – A scholarship boy, loyal friend of Vernon-Smith whose life he once saved. Son of a sailorman, and lives in the nearby village of Hawkscliff. His father was believed to have died when his ship was torpedoed in WWI but he turned up alive again in Magnet No. 543. Introduced in Magnet No. 518 Clavering of the Remove. His friendship with Vernon-Smith is later frequently tested by the Bounder's impulsiveness, quick temper, and sheer blackguardism. He comes into a fortune derived from an uncle who engaged in slave trading and piracy.
• Russell, Richard
• Singh, Hurree Jamset Ram – Indian Prince. Introduced in Magnet No. 6. Nabob of the fictional state of Bhanipur, where he was taught a peculiarly idiomatic version of English and thought most things were "terrific". Nicknamed 'Inky'. Curiously, although bearing a Moslem title and a Sikh name, he is a speaker of Hindi. A fine cricketer, with a sharp mind and an extremely perceptive judge of human nature. A skilled exponent of chess. A member of the Famous Five. He had a long break from the series going to the Delhi Durbar in early 1911 and it was wondered whether he would return as Johnny Bull became the fourth member of the Famous Four at the end of the year. After most of a year away, he returned in Magnet No. 211.
• Skinner, Harold – Cowardly and unwholesome. Smokes and gambles. Malicious personality, and the perpetrator of cruelly accurate cartoons. Nasty practical joker who even friend Bulstrode thought of as having no feelings. Was once expelled from Greyfriars. However, Skinner did get back, in Magnet No. 274 using deceit and a faked accident. Skinner is rarely, if ever, ashamed of himself. According to Magnet No. 184, Skinner seldom blushed, though he had plenty to blush for if he had troubled to call it to mind.
• Smith, Robert – Introduced in Magnet No. 32 The Greyfriars Ventriloquist. He was quietly dropped so when people said "Smithy", they meant Vernon Smith.
• Snoop, Sidney – Unsavoury associate of Skinner. Introduced in Magnet No. 45 A Lad from Lancashire. A snob, a sneak and a coward, with very few redeeming features. His craven nature is probably all that prevents him from being a bully. The least likeable Removite. Son of Josiah Snoop, a convicted embezzler. Snoop briefly reformed under the guidance of Wally Bunter, Billy Bunter's identical cousin, when Wally took Billy's place in a celebrated 1919 series in The Magnet, but the reformation was brief.
• Stott, William – associate of Skinner. Introduced in Magnet No. 35 Harry Wharton's Scheme. Very occasionally shows a little moral strength and independence. According to the novel Bunter Does His Best!, Stott might have been a useful fellow at Soccer had he consorted less with Skinner.
• Todd, Alonzo Theophilus – Introduced in Magnet No. 125 The Duffer of Greyfriars.. Cousin of Peter Todd, with whom he shares a close physical resemblance. He is the ultimate in gullibility as well as being slow witted, believing anything he is told, which leaves him open to various jokes played on him, some with disastrous results. He is fond of quoting his Uncle Benjamin who told him to always be helpful. He left Greyfriars after being seriously hurt by Bulstrode. He returned in Magnet No. 201 and left in No. 210 after the Headmaster decided he was far too gullible to be at the school any more. He did however come back and was taken away by his uncle Benjamin as a travel companion in issue No. 335, and mistakenly appeared in two stories in Nos. 349 and 351. Alonzo is found in Switzerland in No. 352 and brought back to England.
• Todd, Peter – A tall, thin, budding lawyer who is the son of a Clerkenwell solicitor. Introduced in Magnet No. 205 The Duffer's Double where he takes Alonzo's place for a few days before leaving. He is shown to be a first rate boxer, later forgotten. Shares a study with Bunter. Devotes much of his time to improving Bunter: a futile, fruitless and frustrating occupation. Toddy is most in his element when there is a Form trial, such as in the novel Billy Bunter the Bold, where the Form puts Bunter on trial for over-indulging his tuck raiding.
• Treluce, Anthony A Cornish boy.
• Trevor, Herbert, who often supports the bad lads of the Remove.
• Vernon-Smith, Herbert Tudor Vernon – Introduced in Magnet No. 119, arriving at Greyfriars in an intoxicated state and then he starts smoking cheroots. Known as "The Bounder". Son of a nouveau riche millionaire father in the Cotton industry and a loan shark, who allows him free rein and gives him too much pocket money. Charismatic, reckless and rebellious, a gambler and a smoker, Smithy is sometimes malicious which leads to him being described as better to have him as an enemy rather than a friend, but occasionally he can be honourable. Much improved since the arrival at Greyfriars of his great friend Tom Redwing in 1918. His well developed streak of blackguardism, which he indulges rather than trying to control, often overwhelms his better qualities. After a bad start, surprisingly adept in class when he chooses to be. He was a natural at football from the first time he played in Magnet No. 135. Vernon-Smith is said to be third in ranking among the Remove pupils. He came within a hair's width of being permanently expelled in issue No. 181. Magnets Nos. 250–254, where he manages to get four boys sacked and ruin Linley's chance at school suggests he is not bad but evil. He was totally unrepentant when caught. He did reform for a time in stories in 1914.
• Vivian, Sir James – Schoolboy Baronet and Mauleverer's cousin. Introduced in Magnet No. 471 Sir Jimmy at Greyfriars. Spent much of his early life on the poverty stricken streets of London. Speaks like a tramp, dropping his aitches, but acts like a nobleman.
• Wharton, Harry – Form Captain. Introduced in Magnet No. 1 The Making of Harry Wharton. Strong willed, stubborn almost to the point of arrogance, a natural leader. Is quick to take offence, particularly if his word is doubted. Takes his duty as form captain very seriously, and this occasionally makes him unpopular when he exerts his authority. An orphan, who has long been under the care of his uncle, Colonel James Wharton, a Governor of the school. According to Magnet No. 585 Wharton is the best student in the Remove. He is also the leader of, and a founding member of, the Famous Five, who were originally, until the arrival of Bull, known as the Famous Four: namely Wharton, Cherry, Nugent, Bull, and Hurree Singh. But they are generally known to their schoolfellows as 'Harry Wharton & Company' or simply 'Harry Wharton & Co'.
• Wibley, William Ernest – a talented actor and impersonator, which frequently leads him into trouble. Introduced in Magnet No. 322 “Wibley’s Wheeze”. Founder, president and lead actor of the Remove Dramatic Society. Called Harold Wibley in Magnet No. 599.
• Wun Lung – Chinese junior. Introduced in Magnet No. 36 The New Boy at Greyfriars. Has a long pigtail and speaks a very peculiar idiomatic version of English and says "no savvy" when he does not want to understand something. He sees nothing wrong with lying to friends when it suits him. Famous for his vile cooking: for example in the Greyfriars Holiday Annual 1931 he cooked a stew of rats and mice and fed it to the unnamed feature interviewer. In Magnet No. 276, Wun Lung smoked opium a number of times. He has a younger brother, Hop Hi in the Second form. In Magnet No. 318 when Hop Hi is kidnapped and Loder inadvertently helped the kidnapper, Wun Lung with a face that is "hard, savage and cruel" holds a knife to Loder's throat and threatens to kill him, meaning to do it if Loder does not talk. In issue #631, he plans to kill Loder after Loder kicked him hard. Wun Lung is not seen as having any respect for English laws.

  Greyfriars School Third Form

• Bolsover, Hubert
• Bolter, Oliver
• Conrad, Leonard
• Lunn, Harold
• Paget, Percival Spencer
• Simpson, John
• Tubb, George – Form Captain
• Wingate, Jack

  Greyfriars School Second Form

• Bunter, Sammy – younger brother of Billy Bunter. Introduced in Magnet #144 Billy Bunter's Minor. Sammy shares many of his elder brother's characteristics, including his waistline. Lives with his family at Bunter Villa, Reigate, Surrey. Sometimes called Samuel Tuckless.
• Castle, Thomas
• Gatty, George Adalbert
• Hop Hi – Chinese junior. Younger brother of Wun Lun of the Remove.
• Marsden, Eric
• Myers, Edwin – friend of Gatty
• Nugent, Richard – troublesome and impertinent younger brother of Frank Nugent of the Remove. Introduced in Magnet No. 100 Nugent Minor. Known as Dicky Nugent. Originally considered an "outsider", he eventually settled in and became leader of the form, with Gatty and Myers his "lieutenants".
• Pettifer, James
• Smith, Harry
• Spring, Conrad Arthur
• Sylvester, Roderick. Rich American kid.
• Tatton, Rowland
• Todd, Ernest

  Greyfriars School First Form

Highcliffe School

• Courtenay, Frank - schoolboy and junior captain in the Fourth Form at Highcliffe School. Appeared in 179 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 374.
• De Courcy, Rupert Fitzroy - schoolboy in the Fourth Form at Highcliffe School. Known as "The Caterpillar" because of his laziness. Formerly a member of Ponsonby's gang, he changed his ways due to Courtenay's influence. Appeared in 151 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 374.
• Gadsby, Reginald Havers – schoolboy in the Fourth Form at Highcliffe School. A member of Ponsonby's gang. Appeared in 237 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 138.
• Mobbs, Mr. Albert Hicks - school master of the Fourth Form at Highcliffe School. Appeared in 78 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 255.
• Monson, Richard Middleton - schoolboy in the Fourth Form at Highcliffe School. A member of Ponsonby's gang. Appeared in 193 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 168.
• Ponsonby, The Honourable Cecil – schoolboy and former junior captain in the Fourth Form at Highcliffe School. Cousin of Frank Courtenay, who succeeded him as junior captain. An unscrupulous individual, whose behaviour sometimes borders on criminality. Appeared in 339 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 138.
• Vavasour, Aldophus Theodore - schoolboy in the Fourth Form at Highcliffe School. A member of Ponsonby's gang. Appeared in 171 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 109.
• Voysey, The Reverend Patrick Rhodes - Headmaster of Highcliffe School. First appearance in Magnet No. 255. Appeared in 49 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 255.

  Cliff House School

• Bellew, Miss - school mistress at Cliff House School. Appeared in 10 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 795.
• Bullivant, Miss Amelia - school mistress at Cliff House School. Appeared in 16 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 1415.
• Bunter, Elizabeth Gertrude - schoolgirl in the Fourth Form at Cliff House School and sister of Billy Bunter of the Greyfriars Remove. Appeared in 116 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 572.
• Hazeldene, Marjorie – schoolgirl in the Fourth Form at Cliff House School and sister of Peter Hazeldene of the Greyfriars Remove. A close friend of Clara Trevlyn. Appeared in 353 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 5.
• Jobling, Dolly - schoolgirl in the Fourth Form at Cliff House School. Appeared in 6 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 575.
• Limburger, Fraulein Wilhelmina - schoolgirl at Cliff House School. Appeared in 25 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 59.
• Lynn, Mabel - schoolgirl in the Fourth Form at Cliff House School. Appeared in 17 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 575.
• Primrose, Miss Penelope - Headmistress of Cliff House School. Appeared in 99 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 58.
• Redfern, Barbara - schoolgirl in the Fourth Form at Cliff House School. Appeared in 24 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 575.
• Travers, Clara - schoolgirl at Cliff House School. Appeared in 7 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 59.
• Trevlyn, Clara - schoolgirl in the Fourth Form at Cliff House School. Appeared in 217 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 69.
• Williams, Grace - schoolgirl at Cliff House School. Appeared in 3 stories; first appearance in Magnet No. 146.

  Other recurring characters

• Banks, Mr Joe - local book-maker, regularly found in the Three Fishers inn. Frequently accepts illegal off-course bets. First appearance in Magnet No. 132
• Brooke, Sir Reginald - Baronet, Uncle and guardian to Lord Mauleverer. First appearance in Magnet No. 277
• Bunter, Mr William Samuel - father to Billy, Bessie and Sammy. First appearance in Magnet No. 396
• Clegg, Mr Nehemiah - proprietor of "Uncle Clegg's," a popular local outlet selling cakes, teas and icecreams. First appearance in Magnet No. 32
• Cobb, Mr Ben - landlord of the Cross Keys pub. First appearance in Magnet No. 149
• Coker, Miss Judith - aunt to Horace Coker of the Greyfriars Fifth form. First appearance in Magnet No. 144
• Drake, Jack - young detective and assistant to Ferrers Locke. First appearance in Magnet No. 672
• Grimes, Inspector Henry - overweight police Inspector based at Courtfield. First appearance in Magnet No. 221
• Lazarus, Mr Isaac Solomon - proprietor of a second hand shop and pawnbroker in Courtfield. Also supplies stage make-up and sometimes helps William Wibley with his stunts. First appearance in Magnet No. 54.
• Locke, Ferrers - a private detective and cousin to Dr.Locke, the Greyfriars Headmaster. Also appears in non-Magnet stories. First appearance in The Gem No.16; first appearance in Magnet No.345
• Lodgey, Mr Bill - local horse dealer, a regular customer of the Cross Keys inn. Frequently accepts illegal off-course bets. First appearance in Magnet No. 579
• Joyce, Mr - head keeper at Popper Court. First appearance in Magnet No. 402.
• Joyce, Mr - local woodsman. First appearance in Magnet No. 1253.
• Popper, Sir Hilton – Ill-tempered Baronet who is a local landowner and governor of Greyfriars School. Claims title to Popper Island on the Sark river; this claim is disputed locally, which results in numerous confrontations between Sir Hilton and the Greyfriars boys. First mentioned in Magnet No. 183 and first appearance in Magnet No. 186
• Tozer, Police Constable Horatio - overweight local policeman based in Friardale village. First appearance in Magnet No. 130.
• Vernon-Smith, Mr Samuel - millionaire father of Herbert Vernon-Smith of the Greyfriars Remove. First appearance in Magnet No. 124.
• Voysey, The Reverend Patrick Rhodes - Headmaster of Highcliffe School. First appearance in Magnet No. 255.
• Wharton, Colonel James Havelock - uncle and guardian to Harry Wharton; governor of Greyfriars School. First appearance in Magnet No. 1.