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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Reigate Grammar School is a private secondary-stage school in Reigate, Surrey, with a published age range of 2-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Reigate Grammar School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
Overview
Overview
A free-school foundation in 1675 gives Reigate Grammar School a long history, but its present independent chapter began in 1976 after a period under Surrey County Council. Girls entered the Sixth Form that year, and the whole school became co-educational in 1993. Its grammar-school heritage now belongs to an independent model rather than a state-selective route.
GCSE study begins in the Third Form, or Year 9, leaving more time for subject exploration before examinations. The senior programme includes PSHEE, weekly PE and an Electives programme. Sixth Form students usually take three A levels, with BTEC courses, EPQ and tailored four-A-level combinations also supported. Senior MUN and TSI Friday extend discussion beyond lessons.
The main entry points are 11+, 13+ and 16+. Applicants from outside the junior schools sit English, Mathematics and Reasoning assessments, with interviews at relevant stages. Academic scholarship consideration is part of the entrance process; music, sport and creative scholarships use separate forms, while bursaries follow their own timetable. Sixth Form students continue to receive academic support.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 48 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 57.3% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 48
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.72
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-18
- Headteacher
- Mr S Fenton
- Pupil roll
- 1,566 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Reigate Road, Reigate, Surrey
- Postcode
- RH2 0QS
- Area
- Surrey
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr S Fenton
School contact
- School phone
- 01737222231
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01737222231
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £9,635-£9,900 per term for Years 7-13 from September 2026, including VAT
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Bursaries available
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
- Papers and stages
- 3 papers
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Paper 1
English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning
11+ English, Mathematics and reasoning assessment
11+ candidates take English, Mathematics and verbal/non-verbal reasoning, followed by an activity session and interview for shortlisted candidates.
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Paper 2
English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning
13+ pre-test route
The 13+ pre-test route uses Mathematics, English and reasoning assessment.
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Paper 3
English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning
13+ entrance assessment route
The separate 13+ entrance assessment route uses English, Mathematics and reasoning.
Published assessment components
English, Maths, Verbal reasoning and Non-verbal reasoning are listed across the school's published assessment routes.
Published
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English
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Maths
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Verbal reasoning
11+ candidates take English, Mathematics and verbal/non-verbal reasoning, followed by an activity session and interview for shortlisted candidates.
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Non-verbal reasoning
11+ candidates take English, Mathematics and verbal/non-verbal reasoning, followed by an activity session and interview for shortlisted candidates.
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 48 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.72 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 57.3% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 47.82 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Likely to meet standards
Latest inspection: 6 May 2026
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Reigate Grammar School received a non-routine inspection in 2026. The report can be read here records an inspection beginning 6 May 2026. The report says the school was likely to meet the relevant standards for the proposed material change.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Reigate Grammar School handle admissions?
Reigate Grammar School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Reigate Grammar School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Reigate Grammar School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Reigate Grammar School?
Reigate Grammar School is currently rated Likely to meet standards following the latest published inspection dated 6 May 2026.