RGS News

RGS Worcester has been Highly Commended in the Co-educational Independent School of the Year category at the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2026.

RGS Worcester’s 1st and 2nd XI Girls’ Hockey teams demonstrated skill, teamwork and determination as they faced King’s School Worcester in the annual Severn Shield fixture on Wednesday 14 October.

This summer, Upper Sixth student James was named one of two winners of the 2026 Colin Hardy Essay Award, an international competition organised by The Western Front Association and open to students aged 16 to 18 worldwide.

Fourteen RGS Worcester students recently visited Malvern College for an informative and hands-on Healthcare Careers Day, joining students from Malvern College and The Chase School to explore future pathways in Medicine and Dentistry.

RGS Worcester Swimming squads represented the School at the West Midlands English Schools Swimming Qualifiers, competing in Freestyle and Medley Relay events across the Junior, Intermediate and Senior age categories.

On Thursday 8 October, RGS Worcester Sixth Form students took to the stage in Perrins Hall for the annual Sixth Form Showcase, presenting an impressive evening of Music featuring instrumental solos, vocal performances and student-led ensembles.

Over the August Bank Holiday weekend, Year Eleven pupil Katie and Lower Sixth student Daisy took to the stage at the Sunshine Festival in Upton-upon-Severn, delivering impressive individual performances in front of festival audiences.

On Tuesday 6 October, RGS Worcester golfers began their season against Solihull School in the opening round of the Independent Schools Golf Association (ISGA) Matchplay competition at Worcester Golf and Country Club.

Year Eleven Geography pupils recently enjoyed a day of fieldwork in Worcester city centre, investigating urban regeneration around Diglis Basin and the River Severn corridor as part of their GCSE studies.

The new Cross-Country season got underway last week with the opening round of the English Schools’ Athletic Association (ESAA) Cross-Country Cup at Bromsgrove School, where RGS Worcester runners delivered an excellent set of performances.

Year Nine Art pupils recently visited Birmingham to explore the theme of ‘Urban Decay’ through photography, contemporary art and the city’s cultural landscape, gathering inspiration for their own creative work.

RGS Worcester has received further national recognition after being named a Finalist in two categories at the Education Today Awards 2026: Independent School of the Year and Best Use of Technology.

RGS Worcester is delighted to announce the appointment of former Worcestershire County Cricket Club Captain, Mr Joe Leach, as the School’s new Head of Cricket, who will join on Monday 2 November.

RGS Worcester is looking forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to the Sixth Form Open Morning tomorrow, Saturday 10 October, offering the opportunity to discover what makes the Sixth Form such an exciting next step.

Last weekend, pupils and students took part in a busy programme of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) activities, travelling to locations across the country for a weekend of outdoor adventure, practical training and teamwork.