Royal Grammar School / Welcome to the Sixth Form at RGS Guildford

Welcome to the Sixth Form at RGS Guildford

The Sixth Form at RGS Guildford is a leading private Sixth Form in Guildford, Surrey, for students aged 16 to 18. With a choice of a wide variety of A Level subjects and a culture built around curiosity, independence and ambition, it is designed to be the most stimulating and rewarding stage of school life.

Here, students take greater ownership of their learning in smaller, seminar-style classes led by specialist teachers who know their subjects inside out. Alongside their A Levels, Sixth Formers stretch themselves through the Independent Learning Assignment (ILA), wider academic enrichment and genuine leadership opportunities across the school. The result is young people who are not only well qualified, but confident, articulate and ready for university and the world beyond.

The curriculum at a glance

Students typically study three to four A Level subjects chosen from a broad range spanning the sciences, mathematics, the humanities, languages and the creative arts. The Independent Learning Assignment (ILA) allows them to research a topic of genuine personal interest in real depth, while our scholarship and enrichment programme encourages them to read, think and debate well beyond the syllabus. You can explore the full list of subjects on our Sixth Form Curriculum page.

Read More

With a focus on those subjects about which they feel most passionate, with the chance to take the lead in many areas of school life, with the richness of opportunity, and with the support and friendship of a close-knit community, each individual has the environment in which to flourish.

University and beyond - Destinations

Our leavers progress, almost without exception, to leading institutions in the UK and overseas. Each year students take up places at Oxford and Cambridge, across the Russell Group, at Ivy League universities in the United States and at the top medical schools, as well as on competitive degree apprenticeships and routes straight into employment. Comprehensive, individually tailored guidance supports every student through the application process, so they can make confident, informed choices about their futures.

Find out about our latest A Level results

How to Apply

Joining the RGS Sixth Form is straightforward, and our Admissions team is here to help at every step. Visit our Sixth Form Admissions page for entry requirements, key dates and how to register, or come and meet us at our next Sixth Form Information Evening.

FAQs about RGS Guildford Sixth Form

What does the RGS Sixth Form offer?

The Sixth Form in Guildford at RGS offers a rich academic and co-curricular experience for students aged 16 to 18, with excellent A Level results and strong guidance towards leading universities and careers. Parents and students consistently refer to the careers and higher education guidance available in the Sixth Form at RGS Guildford.

More about Careers and Higher Education

Is RGS a private sixth form. How does it compare in Surrey?

Yes. RGS is a private sixth form in Guildford within a fully independent day school for children from 3 to 18. Families comparing a private sixth form in Surrey, a Sixth Form in Surrey, or private sixth form colleges in Surrey value the breadth, academic challenge and university preparation that RGS provides.

Where Next

GCSE Results 2026

Absolutely delighted for our talented, hard-working students as they celebrate record-breaking GCSE results: 81% of grades at either 8 or 9.

Read the Headmaster, Dr Jon Cox’s comment here:

Read more