RGS Dodderhill is a private school on the outskirts of Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England. Girls and Boys are educated from 2 to 11 years of age; most boys continue their education at RGS Worcester, and the majority of girls continue their education at RGS Dodderhill Senior School which is specialized for girls only.
| RGS Dodderhill | |
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| Address | |
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Dodderhill Road , , WR9 0BE | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private day school |
| Established | 1945 |
| Department for Education URN | 147783 Tables |
| Headmaster | Tom Banyard |
| Gender | Co-educational Nursery & Prep School - Girls only Senior School |
| Age | 2 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 180 |
| Website | https://www.rgsw.org.uk/dodderhill/ |
History
editDodderhill School was founded in 1945 as the senior girls' school of Whitford Hall, a well-established prep school located in Bromsgrove. In 1999, Whitford Hall moved to the village of Dodderhill and was known as "Whitford Hall and Dodderhill School" until 2006.[1] On 30 April 2019, Dodderhill School merged with the RGS Worcester family of schools, and is now known as RGS Dodderhill.[2] In September 2021, RGS Dodderhill Prep School became co-educational, whilst the Senior School remains exclusively for Girls.[citation needed]
Academics
editRGS Dodderhill has a strong academic record despite its relatively small size compared to other independent schools in the area.[3] The broad curriculum and preparation for GCSEs was commended in the 2017 ISI inspection reports.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b 2007 ISI Inspection Report
- ^ "Dodderhill – RGS – The benefits of our new partnership with RGS Worcester". project-future.co.uk. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- ^ "Town pupils get GCSE results". Droitwich Advertiser. 23 August 2012.
External links
edit- School Website
- Profile on the ISC website
- ISI Inspection Reports