Does Worcestershire have grammar schools?

The Royal Grammar School Worcester (also known as RGS Worcester or RGSW) is an eleven-eighteen mixed, independent day school and sixth form in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. Founded before 1291, it is one of the oldest British independent day schools.

When was Worcester Grammar School built?

685
The School was originally founded in Worcester around 685 by Bishop Bosel, making it the fifth oldest school in the United Kingdom and reputedly the sixth oldest in the world.

Is RGS a mixed school?

Newcastle upon Tyne Royal Grammar School (RGS) is a leading independent day school for boys and girls aged 7 -18 years.

How many Royal Grammar schools are there?

six Royal Grammar Schools
Since 2003 the six Royal Grammar Schools (Colchester, High Wycombe, Guildford, Lancaster, Newcastle, Worcester) have held the “RGS Cricket Festival”, hosted by a different school each year.

How old is RGS?

Established in 1879, Raffles Girls’ School (RGS) is today a leading girls’ school providing a holistic education via its six-year Raffles Programme.

Is RGS Worcester a good school?

RGS Worcester was recently ranked in the top 200 best Independent Schools (and best in Worcester) according to the Sunday Times Parent Power 2020 rankings and the School was also highlighted in The Daily Telegraph newspaper as providing high-level Value For Money, mapping school fees with public examination results.

What does RGS mean?

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Acronym	Definition
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RGS	Remote Ground Station
RGS	Requirements Generation System
RGS	Royal Gay Society (UK)

Where is the Royal Grammar School in Worcester?

The Royal Grammar School Worcester (also known as RGS Worcester or RGSW) is a 2–18 mixed, independent day school and sixth form in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. Founded before 1291, it is one of the oldest British independent day schools.

When did Alice Ottley School merge with Royal Grammar School?

In September 2007, the school merged with the neighbouring Alice Ottley School and was briefly known as RGS Worcester and the Alice Ottley School (RGSAO) before reverting to their original name. The school began accepting girls in 2003, prior to the merger.

Who are the Six Masters of Royal Grammar School?

Amongst famous Six masters are John Wall, Earl Beauchamp, Charles William Dyson Perrins and Anthony Lechemere. The Six Masters acquired much land for the school including its current site bought in 1562, the Pitchcroft fields, now used as the city racecourse, and land in Herefordshire still owned by the school.

When did Whiteladies farm become Royal Grammar School?

Princess Anne’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, also visited the School in 1961, providing a neat symmetry of royal visits. The School moved from its site behind St Swithun’s Church, just off the High Street, to its current site, which was then called Whiteladies Farm in 1868.