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School profile
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RGS Dodderhill is a private secondary-stage school in Worcestershire, Worcestershire, with a published age range of 2-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-16
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
RGS Dodderhill
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
The RGS Worcester connection gives Dodderhill a wider institutional home, while its compact campus has a character of its own. This girls-only senior community serves ages 9 to 16, with a practical, close-knit atmosphere in which pupils can take visible responsibility. Nursery provision also extends the registered age range from 2 to 16, so the early-years and senior communities remain distinct.
Years 5 to 8 build towards GCSE study from Year 9. English, mathematics and science sit alongside humanities, languages, digital learning, creative subjects and practical courses. GCSE choices include computer science, business, fine art, textiles, drama, music and physical education, giving pupils room to shape a broad academic programme.
More than 50 clubs sit alongside performance, competitive sport, trips, house activities, leadership roles and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Monday-to-Friday learning is therefore joined by opportunities to perform, compete, travel and contribute, with the RGS Worcester relationship adding links beyond the Dodderhill campus.
There is no boarding or sixth form in the senior-school offer, and admissions include open mornings and school-day visits. In November 2024, all relevant standards were met, while careers guidance and the oversight of pastoral records still needed further development. Those qualifications matter alongside the school's energetic academic and co-curricular offer.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 78.3% grade 5+ in English and maths and 55.9 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Worcestershire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 55.9
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 78.3%
- EBacc APS
- 4.93
- EBacc entry
- 43.5%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Worcestershire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-16
- Headteacher
- Mr Thomas Banyard
- Pupil roll
- 146 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Dodderhill Road, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire
- Postcode
- WR9 0BE
- Area
- Worcestershire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Thomas Banyard
School contact
- School phone
- 01905778290
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01905778290
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £7,605 per term for Years 7-Upper Sixth from September 2026, including VAT
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 55.9 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 78.3% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 78.3% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.93 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 26 November 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 26 November 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does RGS Dodderhill handle admissions?
RGS Dodderhill handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to RGS Dodderhill?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for RGS Dodderhill?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for RGS Dodderhill?
RGS Dodderhill is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 26 November 2024.