Ages 
We can’t help feeling that the story of RGS The Grange’s success is in large part down to their headmaster. He plays the pipes, beckons pupils, parents and staff to join him, and weaves them merrily through a nurturing, creative and inclusive prep school experience. And it seems that they all live happily, ever after.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 345 ·
- Religion
- Non-denom
- Fees
- £12,150 - £20,844 pa
- Local authority
- Worcestershire County Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr Gareth Hughes
Since 2009, Gareth Hughes. With over 15 years at the helm, this Welshman is undoubtedly dyed-in-the-wool at RGS The Grange. Rather like the pied piper (with his zany orange and yellow striped socks), a trail of pupils follow his footsteps wheresoever
Entrance
Nursery from age 2+. Taster days up to year 2, thereafter assessments in English, maths and VR. Newbies can start throughout (including mid-year) but mainly do so at the start of years 3 and 5 as a result of the local state middle schools. ‘Numbers
- Open days
- October, January and May
Exit
Over 98 per cent progress to seniors after VR assessment coupled with schools’ academic data. Scholarship hopefuls (academic, music, drama, art, sport) assessed alongside external candidates (addition of English and maths papers). In 2024, 20 per
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Teaching & learning
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review To ensure the saftey and welfare of children in our care we operate a personal electronic devises usage policy, which stipulates that personal mobile phones or electronic devises with image and sharing capabilities cannot be used when in the presence of children in nursey, pre-school and reception. This includes children 2-5 years of age attending holiday club.
Pupils
Money matters
Select scholarships (academic, music) awarded (between five and 15 per cent fee remission). Music exhibitions offer financial assistance for tuition.
- Fee information
- £12,150 - £20,844 pa
Our view
Founded in 1996, the Victorian farmhouse - now coupled to a sympathetically modern, (Tardis-like) classroom block - sits within 50 acres of fields, playgrounds and pitches on the outskirts of Worcester (convenient stone’s throw from the M5). ‘They
The last word
We can’t help feeling that the story of RGS The Grange’s success is in large part down to their headmaster. He plays the pipes, beckons pupils, parents and staff to join him, and weaves them merrily through a nurturing, creative and inclusive prep
