The Governing Board and School reached the decision for the Sixth Form to become co-ed following extensive research and much consideration. The benefits of a co-ed sixth form are manifold. It offers students the chance to learn from a wider range of social and cultural perspectives, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Moreover, it provides a more realistic reflection of life after school at university and in the modern workplace. We are excited to embark on this new chapter and look forward to the positive impact it will undoubtedly have on our school community.

No, the RGS will remain a single-sex school for students in years 7-11.

It is too early to say, but we know there is demand from enquiries following the public consultation. Male and female students applying to the Sixth Form from external schools will be treated equally.

Current students will continue to receive an extremely high quality of provision both inside and outside of the classroom with no reduction in what is available to them. Entry requirements for the Sixth Form for current students are not changing. This change will enhance the experience of current students by enabling greater collaboration, the sharing of perspectives and reflecting life after compulsory education. For students in the Sixth Form from September 2025, there is the potential for female students to be in their classes (Year 12 only in the first year), form time and social spaces (Year 12 and 13). 

Absolutely, at the Royal Grammar School, we pride ourselves on the co-curricular provision on offer and we aim for as many of our students as possible to be involved. With particular reference to Sport, we cater for all levels of experience and have an environment that provides a good balance between those who wish to take part at a more recreational level, to the most able who are striving to represent the school and beyond, right up to national selection.

The current boarding house was designed as a single sex boarding environment with the majority of students sharing dorms which means we can’t currently accommodate female students in boarding.

All students in Year 11 will be guaranteed a place in our Sixth Form as long they meet the entry requirements which remain unchanged. For external students, places will be given in line with our admissions policy.

We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum which allows each student to develop holistically, and this will continue as a co-ed Sixth Form. As part of our planning and preparation we are conducting an audit of areas of the curriculum to ensure we continue to support the needs of all pupils, enabling them to reach their potential.

The details for uniform are still being finalised and will be released by the time of our open event on Tuesday 22nd October 2024.

Yes, if they have taken part in an external CCF, they can join with the current students. If they have not, there will be the opportunity to take part in an accelerated induction.

The 2025 Admissions Policy for Entry in September 2025 is on the website.  The only difference to previous years is the additional wording - (both boys and girls) - see below:

7.1 Sixth Form Entry Criteria
Applications from external students (both boys and girls) should be made direct to the school using the application form for Sixth Form Admission, available on the school’s website.

Yes! All students will be able to fully participate in leadership opportunities at the RGS.