RGS Prep
School summary
A small boys' preparatory school in Guildford, RGS Prep has educated its pupils since 1930 and retains a Church of England character. With around 340 boys on roll, it offers an intimate setting where staff are likely to know each child well. The school prepares boys for entry at 11+ and is inspected by the ISI. A phones-off-site policy, with handsets surrendered to the office when permission is granted, signals a deliberate focus on attentive, distraction-free learning.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Free month · No payment needed
Inspection reports
Teaching & academics
Entry at 11+ places RGS Prep on a clear academic pathway, and its compact size allows close attention to each boy's progress. A music scholarship recognises and rewards particular talent in that area.
Head · Toby Freeman-Day
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1930
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Pupils are not permitted to bring mobile phones onto school premises without prior permission. If permission is granted, the phone must be handed into the school office upon arrival and collected at the end of the day. This policy ensures a focused and safe learning environment.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,689 - £21,321
Bursary provision available from year 3, allocated on a needs basis
Schools nearby
Guildford High School
Guildford, South East
Prior's Field School
Godalming, South East
Hoe Bridge School
Surrey, South East
St Hilary's School
Godalming, South East
Compass Community School Hampshire
Woking, South East
Aldro
Godalming, South East
Watch Passmate decide how to teach.
Answer as a child would. Left: what they see. Right: what it learns about them.
A small, traditional boys' prep in the heart of Guildford, well suited to families who value a close-knit, focused environment. Needs-based bursaries from Year 3 widen access beyond the headline fees.
That’s where Passmate comes in. Tutoring is the most effective thing in a child’s preparation - a well-tutored child can outperform the vast majority of their peers. Passmate works alongside your tutor, not instead of them: it learns how your child thinks, finds the gaps, and shows the tutor exactly where to spend each session - so the limited time you have lands on what actually decides a place.
Works alongside your child’s tutor - not instead of them.
Free month · No payment needed
RGS Prep 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.