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Royal Grammar School Worcester

Upper Tything, Worcester, WR1 1HP

Royal Grammar School Worcester is a private secondary-stage school in Worcester, Worcestershire, with a published age range of 2-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
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

Royal Grammar School Worcester carries an unusually long historical thread. Its origins are placed around 685, with a written reference in 1265 and Royal Charters in 1561 and 1843. It became independent in 1983, ended boarding in 1994 and became fully co-educational after the merger with Alice Ottley School, so the modern senior setting is the result of several distinct changes.

History remains a strong academic strand, moving through medieval life and migration, the Tudors, empire, world wars and the Cold War. Sixth Form options include history, geography, Latin and politics, while the Extended Project Qualification supports independent research, analysis and communication. Breadth is matched by routes for pupils to pursue a more focused subject interest.

A Digital Learning Programme, Apple Centre of Excellence status, eStream resources and library collections give the senior school a clear digital and academic identity. Music, sport, drama, societies and trips add other ways to participate, making the week more varied than examination courses alone.

Applications are made directly. For Years 7 to 10, the route includes visiting, registration, a taster day, references, assessments and an offer; Sixth Form information has separate entrance, scholarship and bursary dates. The present provision is co-educational, day-only and extends through the Sixth Form within a stated 2-19 range.

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
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 53.6 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 45.7% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Worcestershire and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Royal Grammar School Worcester, Worcestershire, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
53.6
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
4.93
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Worcestershire and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Royal Grammar School Worcester, Worcestershire, and England. 60 53.3 46.7 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
2-19
Headteacher
Mr John Pitt
Pupil roll
1,397 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Upper Tything, Worcester, Worcestershire
Postcode
WR1 1HP
Area
Worcestershire

School leadership

Headteacher
Mr John Pitt

School contact

School phone
01905613391

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01905613391
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£7,605/term
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
The school entrance examination uses separate English and Mathematics papers at 11+, 12+, 13+ and 14+. The English paper includes comprehension and continuous writing with an opportunity to write creatively. Sixth Form entry is a separate interview and GCSE-results route.
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

Entrance route and assessment

The school entrance examination uses separate English and Mathematics papers at 11+, 12+, 13+ and 14+. The English paper includes comprehension and continuous writing with an opportunity to write creatively. Sixth Form entry is a separate interview and GCSE-results route.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school
Papers and stages
4 stages
Format
Mixed format

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    English, Maths

    11+ and 12+ entrance examination

    Candidates sit a one-hour Maths paper and a 45-minute English paper; the English paper includes comprehension and continuous writing with an opportunity to write creatively.

  2. Round 2

    English, Maths

    13+ and 14+ entrance examination

    Candidates sit a one-hour Maths paper and a 45-minute English paper; the English paper includes comprehension and continuous writing with an opportunity to write creatively.

  3. Round 3

    Interview

    11+ academic scholarship extension

    Strong 11+ candidates may be invited for extension work and an interview with the Headmaster.

  4. Round 4

    Interview

    Sixth Form entrance assessment

    Sixth Form candidates attend an interview and offers are based on GCSE results.

Published assessment components

English, Maths and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • English

  • Maths

  • Interview

    Strong 11+ candidates may be invited for extension work and an interview with the Headmaster.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. 11+ registration, scholarship and bursary deadline

    26 October 2026

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  2. 11+ entrance examination and academic scholarship assessment

    7 November 2026

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  3. 11+ place and scholarship acceptance deadline

    1 March 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  4. 13+ registration, scholarship and bursary deadline

    26 October 2026

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry: September 2027.

  5. 13+ entrance examination and academic scholarship assessment

    18 November 2026

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry: September 2027.

  6. 13+ art scholarship assessment

    11 November 2026

    Route: Year 9 (13+) scholarship; entry: September 2027.

  7. 13+ music scholarship assessment

    11 November 2026

    Route: Year 9 (13+) scholarship; entry: September 2027.

  8. 13+ sport scholarship assessment

    13 November 2026

    Route: Year 9 (13+) scholarship; entry: September 2027.

  9. 13+ place and scholarship acceptance deadline

    1 March 2027

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry: September 2027.

  10. Sixth Form registration, scholarship and bursary deadline

    6 November 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry: September 2027.

  11. Sixth Form entrance interview and academic scholarship assessment

    25 November 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry: September 2027.

  12. Sixth Form place and scholarship acceptance deadline

    1 February 2027

    Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
53.6 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
4.93 EBacc APS
A-level results
45.7% AAB or better
A-level average points
47.67 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 21 January 2025

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 2025 records an inspection beginning 21 January 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Royal Grammar School Worcester handle admissions?

Royal Grammar School Worcester handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Royal Grammar School Worcester?

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 Royal Grammar School Worcester?

11+ registration, scholarship and bursary deadline: 26 October 2026. 11+ entrance examination and academic scholarship assessment: 7 November 2026. 11+ place and scholarship acceptance deadline: 1 March 2027. 13+ registration, scholarship and bursary deadline: 26 October 2026. 13+ entrance examination and academic scholarship assessment: 18 November 2026. 13+ art scholarship assessment: 11 November 2026. 13+ music scholarship assessment: 11 November 2026. 13+ sport scholarship assessment: 13 November 2026. 13+ place and scholarship acceptance deadline: 1 March 2027. Sixth Form registration, scholarship and bursary deadline: 6 November 2026. Sixth Form entrance interview and academic scholarship assessment: 25 November 2026. Sixth Form place and scholarship acceptance deadline: 1 February 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Royal Grammar School Worcester?

Royal Grammar School Worcester is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 21 January 2025.