Currently students at the centre range in age from three to 19 years old. Rgs prides itself on the exceptional experience enjoyed by our boarders and also on the outstanding value for money that our boarding package provides. The royal grammar school high wycombe or rgs for short is a selective grammar school for boys aged 11 to 18 situated in high wycombe, buckinghamshire that achieved academy status in february 2011. Wycombe royal grammar foundation cio registered number. The royal grammar school high wycombe or rgs for short is a selective grammar school for boys aged 1118 situated in high wycombe, buckinghamshire that achieved academy status in february 2011. Since tuition fees were abolished under the 1944 act no boy residing out of the county. The royal grammar school is a boys grammar school in high wycombe. The history of the royal grammar school high wycombe 1562 to 1962 by l j ashford and c m haworth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Responding skilfully dropin sessions for parents and staff a new and exciting series of 10 mindfulness sessions, come. Theres a state school in high wycombe that has oxbridge licked. History of the royal grammar school high wycombe, 15621962 a new november 2015 feature. Royal grammar school, high wycombe old school photos 19581967 other memorabilia.
For example, pupils do not always choose books that are challenging enough. Share your visual memories of your time at rgs high wycombe. The school dates its founding to the death of robert beckingham in 1509 who left provision in his will to make a free scole at the towne of guldford. How does this state school get so many boys into oxbridge. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The royal grammar school, high wycombe or rgs for short is a selective day and boarding grammar school for boys aged 1118 situated in high wycombe, buckinghamshire.
Amersham road, high wycombe, buckinghamshire, hp 6qt. You will be able to find further information on how to apply to the school for your son. Preferences search for schools by specifying more criteria like school type, fees, religious affiliation. The royal grammar school or rgs for short is a selective grammar school situated in high wycombe, buckinghamshire, england. Navy fitted leisuretraining pant embroidered with school crest and includes printed initials. Parents criticise rgs worcester for charging full tuition. Welcome to the kumon high wycombe north study centre. History royal grammar school high wycombe 1562 1962.
Music and drama are frequently run in collaboration with these schools and also with st catherines school, bramley. The rgs has two open events each year which take place on the first weekend in october the school was delighted to welcome well over 2,000 visitors to this years open day where prospective parents and boys had an opportunity to gain an insight into daily life at the rgs. High wycombe royal grammar school 1947 1958 school. The school takes boys from the age of 11 through to the age of 18 and has approximately 1,400 pupils. Allowing and letting be tuesday 21st april 2020 16. Royal grammar school, guildford project gutenberg self. Rgs high wycombe is a top state selective day and boarding school and takes boys from surrounding state schools at age 11, as well as preparatory and. Rgs high wycombe, which is a flickr group featuring hundreds of photos and images of the school and people connected with it. Roy page, the chairman of the state boarding schools association, says his school the royal grammar school, high wycombe is an. When she is not travelling she is a busy mum who runs, bakes and gardens but enjoying growing flowers especially and is a governor at holmer green first school and preschool. Pages in category people educated at the royal grammar school, high wycombe the following 80. Our fees are approximately one third of the cost of an independent school in the uk and, as a state boarding school, there are also no tuition fees to be paid.
Rgs facilities are above average and the oxbridge entry is exceptional. The royal grammar school is a selective boys grammar school situated in high wycombe, buckinghamshire, england. The royal grammar school, guildford originally the free school, commonly known as the rgs, is a selective independent day school for boys in guildford, surrey in england. See below, a table with links to various scans of grey books in my possession and those supplied by other contributors. Royal grammar school, high wycombe chronological list of.
Discover 11 plus preparation for the royal grammar school and our 11 plus courses by. Fees and bursaries royal grammar school rgs guildford. Royal geographical society geography resources for teachers. Its basically a picture book which helps flesh out the history of the school. The royal grammar school, amersham road, high wycombe, buckinghamshire, hp 6qt 01494 524955. Royal grammar school, high wycombe old school photos and memorabilia olim meminisse iuvabit this website was set up by john saunders rgs 196370 to display old school photos from rgs high wycombe from my era at the school and then try to identify all the people in them, with a little help from my friends. Driving through the main gate at the royal grammar school, high wycombe, tall trees part to.
Rgs worcester parents happy to pay full tuition fees as. If its not immediately obvious what the connection is between the subject of the photo and the school e. Rgs high wycombe is a selective day and boarding grammar school for boys aged 1118. The history of the royal grammar school, high wycombe. If you have any questions about the royal grammar school admissions process, please check the admissions page if you would like to report an absence, lateness or request for leave of absence, please check the reporting absence page if you cannot find the answer, or your enquiry is not regarding admissions or absence, please fill in the form below. The rgs is within a 15 minute walk of guildford high school and tormead school. The state schools where parents are charged thousands in fees. The royal grammar school high wycombe is a selective boys grammar school situated in high. The kumon high wycombe north study centre provides a supportive, welcoming environment for students of all ages and abilities to study the kumon maths and english programmes.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Images of buildings, history, pupils, expupils, staff, etc. As a state school it does not charge fees for pupils to attend, but they must. The old wycombiensians club and royal grammar school request the pleasure of your company at the old wycombiensians club annual dinner on saturday 29 september 2018 at 19. The royal grammar school originally the free school, commonly known as the rgs, 3 is a selective english independent day school for boys in guildford, surrey. Royal grammar school, high wycombe news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2016. There are 70 boarders at fraser youens house, 75% of whom are weekly and 25% of whom are full boarders. The cost of the resource pack is fully covered by our annual book fee.
As a state school it does not charge fees for pupils to attend, but they must pass an entrance exam the 11plus. Ps4 or xbox one x raising funds to refurbish the science technology block. Name not in grey book, but taught two terms at rgs from jan 1967. Please could you publicise this to any potentially interested applicants. Astra are holding a trainee taster event on wednesday 8th january 2020, 8. The royal grammar school rgs or rgshw for short is a selective boys grammar school situated in high wycombe, buckinghamshire, england. Royal grammar school, high wycombe the independent. The royal grammar school is a boys grammar school in high wycombe, buckinghamshire. Royal grammar school, high wycombe old school photos of the 1960s school list grey book and speech day programme scans. Founded in 1909 group for old boys and staff of the royal grammar school, high wycombe find the schools facebook. Many of our boys have siblings attending one of these schools. Royal grammar school, high wycombe wikimili, the best. There is also the rgs old photo forum where you can register for free to discuss photos or anything to do with the rgs. Rgs high wycombe is a selective day and boarding grammar school.
The royal geographical society with ibg supports teaching in the classroom and field by providing awardwinning geographical teaching and learning resources. Former pupils of the royal grammar school, high wycombe, a grammar school for boys at high wycombe, buckinghamshire, england, are known as old wycombiensians. Professor of christian doctrine at kings college london from 1984. The royal grammar school rgs bucks family information. The 126page official history of the school, written by lj ashford and cm haworth and. Rgs high wycombe is a top state selective day and boarding school and takes boys from surrounding state schools at age 11, as well as preparatory and international schools. The boys have their own purposebuilt sixth form centre and with the subject specialism of smaller classes and seminarstyle teaching, the school produces independent students who have a love of their chosen disciplines, an enjoyment of academic enquiry and debate, and. Debbie is a local person who was born in high wycombe and has lots of family members in the area.
Royal grammar school, high wycombe old school photos and memorabilia olim meminisse iuvabit this website was set up by john saunders rgs 196370 to display old school photos from rgs high wycombe from my era at the school and then try to identify. The sixth form at the rgs marks a transitional phase between school and university. Anyone with tickets to these events will have received an email to confirm these cancellations. Rgs high wycombe high wycombe, buckinghamshire high.
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