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Rugby Highlights 1st XV A thrilling season opener saw the 1st XV narrowly lose 24–23 to Judd after a last-minute penalty. Standout performances came from James B., Hugo T. and Ollie C., with nine players making their debuts. 2nd XV A dominant display from the 2nd XV, who combined forward power and backline pace to…

A Brilliant Start to the Term at RGS Prep

Despite the frequent downpours, the boys’ energy and enthusiasm have remained high, setting a positive tone for the weeks ahead. Embracing Scholarship: More Than Just Grades This term, RGS Prep is focusing on the value of scholarship, not simply academic achievement but a deeper commitment to learning. Scholarship at RGS Prep means asking thoughtful questions,…

A Musical Collaboration in Spain

   From 9 – 14 July, the RGS Big Band joined forces with ensembles from Guildford High School for a vibrant concert tour across Barcelona and the Costa Dorada. The combined group of fifty-four talented musicians—equally split between the two schools—delivered an eclectic programme featuring jazz classics, rock and pop favourites and iconic film and…

Signing Ceremony for International Schools Partnership between RGS Guildford and Ryan Group

Following the announcement last week, yesterday a signing ceremony officially marked the beginning of our partnership between the Royal Grammar School Guildford and Ryan International Group of Institutions, and our commitment to open four new schools in India, starting with Bengaluru in 2028. This collaboration brings together RGS Guildford’s legacy of academic excellence and Ryan Group’s extensive experience in Indian education,…

Sixth Form Students Excel in Prestigious ORIS Research Projects

This year, 21 Sixth Form students from RGS Guildford took part in the highly respected ORIS (Original Research in Science) programme, collaborating with leading researchers across a wide range of top-tier universities. These included the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa, Imperial College London, UCL, King’s College London, University of…

GCSE Results 2025: The Headmaster’s Comment

RGS students were, once again, rewarded for their impressive endeavour, disciplined application and genuine passion for learning with an excellent set of GCSE results.  The most common grade achieved by our students was the gold-standard grade 9; 697 grade 9s were achieved, 46% of all grades.  In total, 71% of grades were at grade 8…

RGS Cadets Embark on Adventure at HQSW CCF Central Camp

This summer, cadets from the Royal Grammar School Guildford Combined Cadet Force took part in the HQ South West CCF Central Camp, held at Okehampton on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. The week-long camp brought together cadets from schools across the South West for a challenging and rewarding experience filled with training, competition and…

A Level Results 2025: The Headmaster’s Comment

“I am absolutely thrilled for our talented Class of 2025 students who have not only consistently conducted themselves with integrity, humility and good humour, but have also achieved an outstanding set of A Level results.  Against the national backdrop of A Level grades returning to the 2019, pre-Covid levels, the results this year were all…