December 2025
Royal Grammar School Guildford announced it will become co-educational. Girls will be admitted into RGS Prep and RGS Senior starting in September 2027, with entry into Nursery, Reception, and Year 3 at RGS Prep.
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Royal Grammar School Guildford
RGS Guildford is an independent day school for boys aged 3 to 18, becoming co-educational with phased entry for girls from September 2027, offering Prep, Senior and Sixth Form education.
Day fees
£27,756 – £28,080
Entry
Interview + ObservationSelective
Next deadline
Thu 15 Oct 202611+ registration closes
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance
Key facts
Head
Dr JM Cox
Headmaster
Gender
Boys
Becoming co-ed
Pupils
1,325
Location
Guildford
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
3 to 18
School type
Mainstream
Religious ethos
Church of England
Founded
1553
Entry points
3+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
ISI inspection
Excellent
Inspected 2025
Nearest station
Heathrow Terminal 4 (rail)
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Saturday school
Yes
Wraparound care
Available
Bursaries
Up to 100% of fees
Scholarships
Sport, Academic, Music +2
A-level A*–A
93%
2025
GCSE 9–7
77%
2025
Overview
About Royal Grammar School Guildford
Royal Grammar School Guildford offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with main entry points at Nursery, Reception, Year 3, Year 7 (11+), and Sixth Form (16+). The school provides a broad curriculum, extensive co-curricular activities, and a strong academic culture. It is proud of its high A Level results and university destinations, including Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. The school is committed to providing financial assistance through means-tested bursaries and offers a range of open days and tours for prospective families.
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Our take
Independent co-ed all-through school in Guildford for ages 3–18. Selective entry, C of E ethos.
Best for
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families who value a C of E ethos in school life.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
Watch-outs
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- The C of E ethos shapes assemblies, holidays and pastoral life. Comfortable for committed families; worth thinking about for those of other or no faith.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
- Apr22Open dayNextSixth Form Information Evening (external Year 10 students only; register interest)
- Dec2Offers16+ offer holders' evening
Not yet published: registration opens, registration closes, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Open Day
Sixth Form Information Evening (external Year 10 students only; register interest)
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£27,756 – £28,080per year · Day · 2026-27
By entry point · 2026-27
Nursery£14,103
16+£28,080
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
Distinctive features
500-year tradition and heritage
strong academic performance
collaborative school culture
broad range of extracurricular activities including sports, art, drama and music
joint activities with local girls’ schools
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
CricketFootballFootball TeamsFreestyle FootballPowerlifting and Paralympian VisitPowerlifting inspirationSenior Cricket TeamSenior Rugby TeamSportSwingdyhop dance classes
music
Joint Schools’ Chamber ChoirMusicMusic Singing AssemblyRGS Big BandSenior Musician of the Year Competition (Steynor Prize)Singing Assembly
drama
DramaDrama ClubDrama/theatre workshopsMarvellous Masks
academic club
200 Seconds English Speech CompetitionBusiness and enterprise initiativesChemistry ChallengeComputer Science CompetitionsLegoMaths ChallengesScience Ambassadors and WorkshopsSocieties (50+ clubs and activities at Prep)Societies Register (Senior)Societies' Register (Senior) – 2024/25
service
Combined Cadet Force (CCF)
other
50+ clubs and activities (Prep)Activities Week residentials (Prep)Activities Week (residential trips from Year 3)Animal PettingCup Cake ManiaFrance trip – Year 6Inspire ProgrammeLeadership opportunities with local girls' schools (Sixth Form)Lego MadnessMindfulness colouringResidential Activities Week – Activity Centre (Year 6)Residential Activities Week – Dorset (Year 4)Residential Activities Week – Ironbridge (Year 5)Residential Activities Week – Sussex (Year 3)
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Year 6 France Trip (February – honey farm, chocolate/sweet factories, WWI battlefields Belgium)
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Astro pitchAstro Turf PitchPlaying FieldsSports Hall
arts
Drama Studio/Performance SpaceMusic Rehearsal Rooms and Performance Venues
academic
Design Technology Workshops/LabsDining HallLibraryScience Labs
wellbeing
Gieve Room
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
Outcomes
RGS Guildford is consistently one of the top schools in the country at both A Level and GCSE, with strong academic culture supporting critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.
93%
A-level A*–A
77%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
6%
to Oxbridge (2025)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort | 148 | 148 | — |
| Oxbridge | 9 | 2 | 26 |
| US Ivy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top universities (2025)
Durham20
Bath15
Exeter14
Bristol12
Oxford9
Nottingham9
Warwick8
Southampton8
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
GCSEA Level
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
August 2025
Royal Grammar School Guildford students achieved 697 grade 9s at GCSE, with 71% of grades at 8 or 9. 68 students earned nine or more grade 8 and 9s; 19 students secured 10 or more grade 9s.
AlumniNotable alumni
Alumni
Notable alumni
Sir David Attenborough (broadcaster and natural historian)Sir Anthony Seldon (historian and political commentator)Sir Peter Bottomley (politician)Sir Richard Jolly (development economist)Sir John Stuttard (former Lord Mayor of London)Sir Michael Caine (actor)Sir Roger Norrington (conductor)Sir Peter Hall (theatre director)
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Community
House system
Pupils belong to houses.
Pastoral careWellbeing
Pastoral care
Wellbeing
CounsellingMental health supportMindfulness
The school promotes pupil wellbeing through a house system led by House Captains fostering inclusion and community. Wellbeing is integrated into daily life with activities like mindfulness, creative arts, and support from dedicated counsellors to encourage emotional resilience and mental health awareness.
RegulationInspection
Regulation
Inspection
ISI inspection, 1 Jan 2025
Excellent
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Autumn3 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 → 25 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer20 Apr 2027 → 9 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is Royal Grammar School Guildford best for?+
Royal Grammar School Guildford suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–18) rather than separate prep + senior; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families who value a C of E ethos in school life; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
How much are the fees at Royal Grammar School Guildford?+
Day fees at Royal Grammar School Guildford are £9,252 to £9,360 a term in 2026-27 (£27,756 to £28,080 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at Royal Grammar School Guildford?+
The next open day at Royal Grammar School Guildford is on 22 April 2027. Booking is usually required.
How does admissions work?+
Royal Grammar School Guildford is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.
Does Royal Grammar School Guildford support SEND?+
Royal Grammar School Guildford offers some SEND support. Ask admissions which needs it can meet.
What ages does Royal Grammar School Guildford take?+
Royal Grammar School Guildford takes pupils from age 3 to 18.
Is Royal Grammar School Guildford a day or boarding school?+
Royal Grammar School Guildford is a day school.
Is Royal Grammar School Guildford co-educational or single-sex?+
Royal Grammar School Guildford is a boys' school.
Where is Royal Grammar School Guildford?+
Royal Grammar School Guildford is in Guildford, GU1 3BB.
How do I contact admissions at Royal Grammar School Guildford?+
Contact Royal Grammar School Guildford by email at rgs-office@rgsg.co.uk or phone on 01483880600.
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