Question 1

What happens at an Open Event?

Accepted Answer

At a Senior School or Sixth Form Open Event, you will have the opportunity to tour the Senior School, learn about life at RGS, and view where our pupils study, socialise and enjoy their co-curricular activities.

Question 2

How many children join Year Seven from outside the RGS Family of Schools?

Accepted Answer

Each year, 40-50% of our pupils join RGS Worcester in Year Seven from Primary and Prep Schools outside of RGS, and the remaining pupils join from the RGS Worcester Prep Schools. Pupils join RGS from over 45 different schools so often one or two pupils will join from a primary school.

Question 3

How do I apply for a Scholarship for my child?

Accepted Answer

The Entrance Exam is also the Academic Scholarship Exam so all pupils are automatically entered for an Academic Scholarship. Those who perform particularly well in the Entrance Exams will be considered for a Scholarship which is a percentage reduction in the School Fees. Pupils applying from the RGS Worcester Prep Schools will need to apply to sit the Scholarship Exam by contacting the Registrar.

Question 4

How do I get a Scholarship?

Accepted Answer

All external applicants sitting at 11+ and 13+ will automatically be considered for Academic Scholarships. Those 11+ pupils we feel are potential Scholars will be invited back during the week following the Exam for some extension work and an interview with the Headmaster. We also offer Scholarships at 11+ in Art, Drama, Music and Sport.

Question 5

What is the process for Sixth Form entrance?

Accepted Answer

External candidates are invited into School for an interview with our Sixth Form Team. For full details of the Sixth Form admissions process please click here .

Question 6

What is the process to apply for a Sixth Form Scholarship?

Accepted Answer

For the Sixth Form, Academic Scholarships are available, along with Scholarships in Art, Design Technology, Drama, Music, Sport, and Textiles. Candidates who apply for an Academic Scholarship will have an interview with the Head of Department of the subject they are applying for and a member of the Senior Leadership team.

Question 7

What format does the Entrance Examination take?

Accepted Answer

This varies by Year group: At 11+ and 12+ (Year Seven or Year Eight entry), candidates sit the following academic assessments: English Creative Writing: Handwritten, 25 minutes Mathematics: Handwritten, 60 minutes English Comprehension: Online, multiple choice, 30 minutes Verbal Reasoning: Online, multiple choice, 10 minutes Non-Verbal Reasoning: Online, multiple choice, 10 minutes The schedule…

Question 8

What if I cannot make the Entrance Examination Day?

Accepted Answer

An alternative date can be arranged with the Registrar.

Question 9

When is the RGS Worcester open morning?

Accepted Answer

On Saturday 30 January 2027.

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