Question 1

What are the main points of entry?

Accepted Answer

At RGS Prep our main intake Year Groups are: Nursery (joining the September after your son turns 3) Shell/Reception (joining the September after your son turns 4) Year 3 (joining the September after your son turns 7) We occasionally have space for mid-year entry or in other Year Groups.

Question 2

What is the admissions process?

Accepted Answer

After you have had a look at admissions process here, please get in touch to visit the school. We hold Open Mornings in March, early June and October. Click here to book. Registrations for a place at RGS Prep should be completed here together with payment of a £120 non-refundable fee. Following registration, your son will be invited to an assessment session.

Question 3

What is the assessment process?

Accepted Answer

RGS Prep aims to provide a happy, purposeful environment for pupils and we try to demonstrate this on assessment days by putting candidates at their ease and making it as pleasant an experience as possible.: Nursery (3+) Our Nursery Stay and Play assessments take place in the morning and last for approximately 45 minutes.

Question 4

How do I register my son?

Accepted Answer

You can register your child using our online form and by paying the non-refundable registration fee of £120.

Question 5

Can I visit the school?

Accepted Answer

We hold Open Mornings in March, early June and October. Click here to book. Please contact the Admissions team for availability of small group / individual tours during term time via email prep-admissionss@rgsg.co.uk.

Question 6

Does entry into RGS Prep's Nursery guarantee a place in Reception (Shell)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all boys in our Nursery automatically move up to Pre-Prep and then to the Prep School.

Question 7

Do Year 2 boys have to be reassessed before progressing to Year 3?

Accepted Answer

Boys progress from Year 2 to Year 3 automatically, with no further assessments required.

Question 8

What do you look for in prospective pupils?

Accepted Answer

During the admissions process, boys are identified whose academic and other abilities appear to match the ethos and standards of RGS Prep and whose personal qualities suggest they have the potential to positively contribute to the school community and benefit from the many opportunities that are offered at RGS Prep.

Question 9

When is the Royal Grammar School Guildford 11+ entrance exam?

Accepted Answer

On Saturday 7 November 2026.

11+ Entrance Assessments

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