The Alice Ottley School Alumnae

04/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome Sophie Ingram to the Foundation Office team as our new Alumni Relations and Development Manager. Sophie will take responsibility for our Alice Ottleian events, reunions and relationships. Sophie will also support Scott MacDonald in fundraising activities, including the 2027 Giving Day, as well as liaising closely with the School's Careers Department to increase alumni involvement with current pupils.

Sophie joins RGS from the University of Worcester where she worked within the Students’ Union supporting students across a range of activities as well as integrating alumni with their sport and society events. Sophie’s role included guiding the students as they sought to put their fundraising ideas into practice.

Sophie’s impression of RGS at the end of her first week: “RGS is buzzing with energy and the welcome has been super friendly. I am looking forward to the growing the existing alumni events programme and to connecting with Alice Ottleians and Old Elizabethans."

24/06/2026

A fantastic annual Summer Gathering took place on 20 June when 100 Alice Ottleians returned to School to reunite and to meet new friends. Attendees ranged from the Class of 1958 through to the 2006 Leavers with White and Blue fashion being the order of the day!

The sun shone as Prefects guided alumnae around their old school rooms before gathering in Main Hall for fizz and lunch that included choc ices for the School’s birthday.

The Headmaster shared an update on the School and broke the ‘hot off the press’ news that RGS had just been awarded the title of Independent Senior School of the Year which prompted cheers and applause.

Katharine (Harrison) Owen, who was reuniting with the friends from the Class of 1994, articulated what AO meant to her cohort before proposing a toast to the School and to Alice Ottleians everywhere.

A group photo on the Apse became an impromptu choir session with a rendition of Candida Rectaque. The 2027 Gathering will be held on Saturday 19 June and many guests already have the date in their diary. Look out for booking details in the autumn!

23/06/2026

🏆 TES Independent Senior School of the Year 🏆

We are proud to share that RGS Worcester has been named TES Independent Senior School of the Year.

This national award recognises the exceptional pupils, staff and families who make up our School community.

From the classroom to the stage, sports field, art studio and beyond, our pupils inspire us every day with their ambition, character and willingness to embrace opportunity.

This award belongs to them.

23/06/2026

05/06/2026

🌸 Final Call for the AO Summer Gathering 🌸

We are so excited that over 90 Alice Ottleians will be joining us for this year’s AO Summer Gathering on Saturday 20 June.

It promises to be a very special afternoon, with alumnae returning from across the decades to catch up with old friends, enjoy a guided tour of School, share lunch together and revisit some much-loved AO traditions.

As we now need to finalise numbers, this is the very last call for anyone who would still like to join us. The final deadline for bookings is Friday 12 June.

📍 Saturday 20 June 2026
🕚 11.00am–3.00pm
🎟️ £12.50 per person

Book your place here: https://www.rgswandaos.foundation/events/view/the-alice-ottley-alumnae-summer-gathering-2026

We look forward to welcoming you!

20/05/2026

Sixty years ago this week, alumna Sheila Scott made history as the first British person to fly solo around the world.

Completing the remarkable journey in 34 days and covering more than 31,000 miles, Sheila became one of Britain’s most celebrated aviators and was later described as “Worcester’s most famous daughter of the 20th century”.

A pupil at Alice Ottley School for 12 years, Sheila’s fascination with flying reportedly began after childhood visits to the “Flying Circus” at Pitchcroft, an early interest that would eventually see her make aviation history.

In 2023, a blue plaque was unveiled at RGS Worcester in recognition of Sheila’s remarkable achievements and connection to the School.

As we mark this important anniversary, it is especially wonderful to see opportunities linked to aviation continuing to inspire pupils across The RGS Worcester Family of Schools today through the School’s Flying Club, launched in partnership with British Young Pilots.

Through hands-on flight theory, simulation and opportunities to take to the skies in real aircraft, the programme encourages confidence, curiosity and ambition, while helping pupils explore the world of aviation and STEM in a genuinely exciting and practical way.

An extraordinary alumna whose legacy continues to inspire future generations and one we are delighted to celebrate.

13/05/2026

The countdown is on to this year’s Alice Ottley Alumnae Summer Gathering.

On Saturday 20 June, we look forward to welcoming back over 80 Alice Ottleians from across the decades, with alumnae from the 1950s through to the 2000s already booked to attend.

The Summer Gathering remains one of the highlights of the alumni calendar, as Alice Ottleians return to rekindle friendships, reminisce about shared experiences at the School, sign Candida Rectaque on the Apse and sit once again on the Naughty Bench.

This year’s gathering will also include reunion celebrations for the Classes of 1986 and 1996 as they mark their 40th and 30th anniversary years.

If you would like to join us and have not yet booked, there is still time to reserve your place. We would like to finalise numbers by 25 May.

📍 Saturday 20 June 2026
🕚 11.00am–3.00pm
🎟️ £12.50 per person

🔗 Book your tickets: https://www.rgswandaos.foundation/events/view/the-alice-ottley-alumnae-summer-gathering-2026

15/04/2026

We are delighted to invite alumnae to the Alice Ottley Summer Gathering.

Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon, with coffee on arrival, tours of the School and a buffet lunch on the Alice Ottley Lawn. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends, share memories and return to a place that means so much to so many.

All alumnae are warmly invited, with a special welcome to those celebrating decade reunions - the Classes of 2006, 1996, 1986, 1976, 1966 and 1956.

Book your place: https://www.rgswandaos.foundation/events/view/the-alice-ottley-alumnae-summer-gathering-2026

05/04/2026

Wishing all our Alice Ottley Alumnae a very Happy Easter!

Wherever you are, we hope you are enjoying a well-earned break and time with family and friends. It will be a pleasure to welcome you back for the Alice Ottley Summer Gathering on Saturday 20 June.

If you have not yet registered, you can book your place here:
https://www.rgswandaos.foundation/events/view/the-alice-ottley-alumnae-summer-gathering-2026