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Royal Grammar School Worcester

RGS Worcester’s 2027 Year 7 assessment combines handwritten English and Maths with online comprehension and reasoning.

Independent school · Worcester, Worcestershire

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Use Plusling to prepare for 11+ entry to Royal Grammar School Worcester. Build skills with original questions, understand the answers and turn tricky topics into your next step forward.

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Independent school
Department for Education
Location
Worcestershire
Department for Education
Pupils
Coeducational
Department for Education
Registered ages
2–19
Department for Education

Upper Tything, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1HP

Plan your approach

Entry information

For September 2027 entry

RGS Worcester’s September 2027 Year 7 registration closes on 26 October 2026, with a taster morning on 3 November and entrance assessment on 7 November. The assessment combines handwritten English creative writing and Mathematics with online English comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The school requests a current-school reference, and sample materials are supplied to registered applicants.

Entry stage: Year 7 (11+)

What the assessment covers

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

The admissions process

  • Register by 26 October 2026; registered Year 6 pupils can attend a taster morning on 3 November
  • On 7 November 2026, take handwritten English creative writing 25 minutes and Mathematics 60 minutes, plus online multiple-choice English comprehension 30 minutes, Verbal Reasoning 10 minutes and Non-Verbal Reasoning 10 minutes
  • The school requests a current-school reference; potential academic scholars may be invited to an extension day on 10 November 2026
  • Practice materials are available through OpenApply or the Parent Portal after registration; acceptance deadline is 1 March 2027

Read the official details: Admissions information from RGS Worcester

Go to the source

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.

Start the 5-question English quiz
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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.

Build on it with Plusling

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.

Start the 5-question verbal reasoning quiz
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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
Read the subject guide →

Print, practise, build confidence

Printable practice for these subjects

Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.

These are Plusling skills practice, not official school or test papers.

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
Plusling practice history, questions to revisit and suggested topics on a laptop.

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.

Admissions information

  • Register directly with RGS Worcester by 26 October 2026 for September 2027 Year 7 entry. Ask Admissions urgently about any late application or access arrangements; the taster and assessment are in November.

Plusling’s guide to Royal Grammar School Worcester 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 Worcester: school details Department for Education
  2. RGS Worcester admissions process and September 2027 dates RGS Worcester
  3. RGS Worcester assessment format and registered-applicant practice information RGS Worcester
  4. Register for RGS Worcester and receive sample assessment access RGS Worcester