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A Level Results 2026: The Headmaster’s Comment

“I am absolutely thrilled for our talented Class of 2026 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.  Across all subjects, 33% of all grades were the gold standard A*.  In total, 315 A* and A grades were…

Choosing an independent school in Surrey: a parent’s guide

Surrey is home to some of the country’s most respected independent schools. Whilst this is great for families looking for an independent education for their children, it can also be a little daunting when you are choosing for your own child. Here is a guide to what matters most as you weigh up your options….

Getting to RGS Guildford: bus and coach routes from across Surrey

The journey to school is part of the daily routine. RGS Guildford sits in the centre of Guildford, well connected by road and rail, so getting here from across Surrey is very straightforward. Whether you are travelling from Woking, Godalming, Cranleigh or further afield, here is how families reach us. On average families tend to…

RGS Prep Sports Roundup

Sport has continued to flourish at RGS Prep this year, with pupils enjoying outstanding success across a wide range of disciplines while demonstrating the values of teamwork, resilience and sportsmanship that are central to school life. One of the year’s most significant achievements came in swimming, where RGS Prep was awarded the prestigious ESSA Gold…

Reflection: Celebration

Before I start properly, we need to have a moment of recognition for a specific group of people in this room.  I want to celebrate the commitment of those of you who were, like me, up at 1.00 in the morning to watch England play Mexico live (and still made it to assembly this morning)….

Debating Competition in French, Spanish and German

Fourth Form students took part in a Modern Foreign Languages debating competition held at St Catherine’s school, Bramley. The event brought together students from five local schools, including RGS Guildford, Guildford High School, Tormead and Charterhouse, and provided an excellent opportunity for students to develop their linguistic skills in a competitive and intellectually stimulating environment….

RGS Students Perform at Book Launch in Historic Abbot’s Hospital

RGS students had the privilege of taking part in the launch of a new book by Tünde T., a Hungarian journalist and author whose recently published collection of 24 short stories was unveiled at the historic Abbot’s Hospital in Guildford.   The event brought together literature, music and community in one of Guildford’s most significant…

We Welcomed Back Author Sarah Govett to the RGS

Author Sarah Govett returned to the RGS in the Trinity Term for what was her third visit to the School, giving students a fascinating insight into the realities of modern writing and the creative industries. Already well known for her successful dystopian novels aimed at teenage readers, Sarah has recently broadened her portfolio, turning her…

Reflection: Sportsmanship

The day is Tuesday the 19th of May, or as Southampton Football Club knew it, Doomsday.  On that day, Southampton were expelled from the EFL Championship play-off final and handed a 4-point deduction for the following season.  For two weeks prior, Southampton had spied Middlesborough’s training sessions prior to the play-off semi-final.  This cost Southampton…