RGS Dodderhill is an

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school on the outskirts of

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. Girls & Boys are educated from 2–11 years of age - most boys continue their education at RGS Worcester, and the majority of the girls continue their education at RGS Dodderhill Senior School which is specialised for Girls only.

History

Dodderhill School was founded in 1945 as the senior girls' school of Whitford Hall, a well-established prep school located in

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. In 1999, Whitford Hall moved to the village of

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and was known as "Whitford Hall and Dodderhill School" until 2006.2007 ISI Inspection Report
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family of schools, and is now known as RGS Dodderhill. In September 2021, RGS Dodderhill Prep School became co-educational, whilst the Senior School remains exclusively for Girls.

Academics

RGS Dodderhill has a strong academic record despite its relatively small size compared to other independent schools in the area. The broad curriculum and preparation for

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s was commended in the 2017 ISI inspection reports.

References

External links

School WebsiteProfile
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