Royal Grammar School Guildford
Catchment Area, Exam Results and Reviews

Last updated 18 September 2026

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1325
AGES
3 - 18
GENDER
Boys only
TYPE
Other independent school
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Royal Grammar School Guildford is an independent secondary school for boys, awarded a 5-star rating by School Guide. At its 2025 ISI inspection, inspectors judged the quality of academic and other achievements exceptional. The school is non-denominational.

Royal Grammar School Guildford Inspection Rating and Exam Results

How Does The School Perform?

Inspection
Ofsted inspection
(30/01/2025)
Overall grade included
Ofsted Report · All Reports
99%
INDEPENDENT AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Royal Grammar School Guildford Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

48% Independent Average Royal Grammar School Guildford UNLOCK GCSE
49% Independent Average Royal Grammar School Guildford UNLOCK A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)

Royal Grammar School Guildford Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 5% of schools in England) Below Average (About 26% of schools in England) Average (About 43% of schools in England) Above Average (About 21% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 5% of schools in England)
Royal Grammar School Guildford Historic Exam Results

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
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High Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3BB
+44 (0)1483 880600
Surrey

School Description

The Royal Grammar School comprising RGS and RGS Prep is a dynamic co-educational day school for children aged 3 to 18. With a national reputation for academic excellence the RGS also prides itself on its traditional values of decency and respect, its strong pastoral care, its extensive range of extra-curricular activities and its commitment to making the education offered as widely available as possible, irrespective of background and financial circumstance.

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Royal Grammar School Guildford Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.

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Frequently asked questions

What was the outcome of the school's ISI inspection?

At its 2025 ISI inspection, Royal Grammar School Guildford was judged exceptional for the quality of academic and other achievements, as well as the success of the school, alongside excellent ratings for pupils' personal development and governance, leadership and management.

How many pupils attend Royal Grammar School Guildford?

There are 1325 pupils on roll.

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