Boys (co-ed sixth)Independent

Royal Grammar School Guildford

Surrey, South East · GU1 3BB

Founded in 1509, the Royal Grammar School Guildford is a long-established independent boys' school in Surrey that admits girls into its sixth form. With close to a thousand pupils and a strongly academic ethos, it draws families looking for selective entry at 11 and a sciences-and-numbers focus higher up the school. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education and personal development at its most recent inspection, with all compliance standards met. A Christian foundation, it educates pupils across a wide age range and offers up to 100 per cent financial assistance through bursaries.

995

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£26,370

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Boys (co-ed sixth)
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 3-18
Pupils: 995
Location: Surrey, South East
Website: www.rgsg.co.uk
Telephone: 01483 880600

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Dr J Cox

Latest results

Attainment 8

30.6

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

89%

A-level A*-A

75%

A-level A*-B

95%

Teaching & academics

Results at the top end are notably strong, with 89 per cent of GCSEs graded 9-7 and three-quarters of A-level entries earning A*-A, rising to 95 per cent at A*-B. The sixth form leans towards the quantitative subjects, with Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Chemistry and Further Mathematics among the most popular. At GCSE, English Literature, History, Geography, Physical Education and Religious Studies are well subscribed. Around 14 per cent of pupils receive SEN support.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 279

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsEconomicsPhysicsChemistryFurther Mathematics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-level

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 13.73%
EHC plans: 0.15%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicArtDramaMusicSport

Languages

French

Popular GCSE subjects

English LiteratureHistoryGeographyPhysical EducationReligious Studies

Beyond the classroom

Scholarships span academic ability alongside art, drama, music and sport, signalling that achievement beyond the classroom is recognised and rewarded.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1509
Religious character: Christian
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Mobile phone free site for students during school day. Lower school (years 7-9) must lock away phones on arrival. Some exceptions for sixth form students in certain areas.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £26,370
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

Up to 100% financial assistance available

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 28 January 2025

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The last word

A historic, academically selective boys' school with a clear strength in the sciences and mathematics, and meaningful bursary support for families who need it.

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