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Royal Grammar School Guildford

RGS Guildford’s September 2027 boys’ Year 7 registration has closed; assessments are set for 7 November 2026.

Independent school · Guildford, Surrey

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Independent school
Department for Education
Location
Guildford, Surrey
Department for Education
Registered ages
3–18
Department for Education

High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BB

Plan your approach

Entry information

For September 2027 entry

RGS Guildford Year 7 entry combines ISEB Common Pre-Tests with a school English composition, individual interview, teamwork task and current-school reference; selected candidates may have a second interview. For September 2027, the school lists a 15 October 2026 registration deadline (now closed), 7 November entrance assessment, 13 January 2027 possible second interviews and offers in mid-February.

Entry stage: Year 7 (11+)

What the assessment covers

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning
  • Creative Writing

Assessment provider: ISEB, RGS Guildford

The admissions process

  • Register for Year 7 by 15 October 2026; the school says September 2027 registrations are now closed.
  • Attend the 7 November 2026 RGS entrance assessment, which includes ISEB Common Pre-Tests and a school composition.
  • Candidates also complete an individual interview and teamwork task; some return for a second interview on 13 January 2027.
  • Offers are expected in mid-February, with acceptance due in early March 2027.

Read the official details: Admissions information from Royal Grammar School Guildford

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Official links for your shortlist

Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.

From subjects to skills

Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.

Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.

English

A useful place to start

Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.

Build on it with Plusling

Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.

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Maths

A useful place to start

Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.

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Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.

Start the 5-question maths quiz
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Verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Talk through word relationships, letter patterns and codes. Encourage your child to explain the rule before choosing an answer.

Build on it with Plusling

Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.

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Non-verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.

Build on it with Plusling

Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.

Start the 5-question non-verbal reasoning quiz
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Keep the practical steps clear

Your application starting points

Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.

  1. Check the entry point and eligibility

    Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.

  2. Put the right dates in your diary

    Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.

  3. Check the assessment guidance

    If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.

  4. Check fees and financial support

    Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.

Open the official admissions links →

Picture your child’s everyday life here.

An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:

  • How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
  • Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
  • How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Explore the school’s website ↗

Know where to focus

Give their preparation a clear direction.

See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.

  • Topic summaries and practice history
  • Choose topics in Focus Practice
  • Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
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Their next step starts here

Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.

Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.

Assessment notes

  • The school says registration for September 2027 Year 7 is closed. Ask Admissions whether any late application can be considered. ISEB familiarisation is provider-wide, not an RGS paper.

Plusling’s guide to Royal Grammar School Guildford is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.

Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Primary sources

  1. Royal Grammar School Guildford: school details Department for Education
  2. Royal Grammar School Guildford: admissions information Royal Grammar School Guildford
  3. Royal Grammar School Guildford: entry route Royal Grammar School Guildford
  4. Prep (ages 3 - 11) | A Nursery & Prep School in Guildford Royal Grammar School Guildford
  5. Admissions | Primary and Senior School Guildford | RGS Royal Grammar School Guildford
  6. RGS Guildford 11+ preparation advice Royal Grammar School Guildford
  7. ISEB Common Pre-Tests information and preparation for families Independent Schools Examinations Board