MixedIndependent

Royal Grammar School Worcester

Worcester, Worcestershire, West Midlands · WR1 1HP

Royal Grammar School Worcester is a large, all-through independent school taking pupils from age two to eighteen, with the senior school the focus for families considering 11+ entry. A favourable pupil-to-teacher ratio of around eleven points to small classes and close attention, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development at its most recent inspection. With nearly a thousand pupils and a sixth form of over 250, it offers the breadth of a sizeable school while maintaining strong individual support. Notably, more than a quarter of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school used to accommodating a range of learning needs.

968

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,726

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 2-18
Pupils: 968
Pupil:teacher ratio: 11
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, West Midlands
Website: http://www.rgsw.org.uk/
Telephone: 01905 613391

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster John Pitt

Latest results

Attainment 8

53.6

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

61%

A-level A*-A

61%

A-level A*-B

88%

Teaching & academics

Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 53.6 against a national average of 46.9 and 61 per cent of GCSE grades at 9 to 7. At A-level, 61 per cent of entries reach A*-A and 88 per cent A*-B, with sciences, mathematics and further mathematics prominent alongside humanities such as history, geography and economics. The curriculum extends beyond the conventional, offering BTEC and the EPQ in addition to GCSEs and A-levels, and modern languages span French, German and Spanish.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 253

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsHistoryBiologyChemistryPhysicsPsychologyGeographyEconomicsGovernment and Politics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 27.43%
EHC plans: 0.21%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicDramaMusicSportTextiles (Year 9)DT (Year 9)

Languages

FrenchGermanSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematicsPhysicsChemistryBiologyHistoryGeographyDrama & Theatre Studies

Sport

Main sports

RugbyFootballHockeyNetballCricket

Beyond the classroom

Sport is a clear strength, with rugby, football, hockey, netball and cricket all part of school life. The breadth of scholarship routes, covering academic ability, drama, music, sport, textiles and design technology, signals genuine investment in talent across the arts and the playing field.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Phones prohibited during school day (8.30am–3.45pm), except for sixth formers who may use them during breaks and lunchtime in the sixth form centre. Phones must be switched off and stored in lockers or bags. Any breach results in confiscation and a sanction issued.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £21,726
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

Up to 100 per cent

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 21 January 2025

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The last word

A well-rounded independent school where strong results meet a wide co-curricular offer, backed by bursaries reaching up to 100 per cent for families who need them.

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