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RGS Surrey Hills

London Road, Mickleham, RH5 6EA

RGS Surrey Hills is a private secondary-stage school in Dorking, Surrey, with a published age range of 11-18.

Private school Co-ed Ages 11-18 Sixth form Boarding school
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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 ?
Standards met

Overview

RGS Surrey Hills carries the history of Box Hill School into a new name and identity. The co-educational community serves pupils from 11 to 18 through day, full-boarding and weekly-boarding routes, with flexi-boarding available where possible. A 26-acre campus near Dorking gives the school room for a residential life in which pupils can belong to a house, take part in activities and grow into leadership roles.

Years 7 and 8 provide a broad start before pupils move into GCSE study in Years 9 to 11. Core subjects and languages can be set according to need, with learning support available as pupils make their choices. Sixth Form students can take A levels, including BTEC, or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, supported by a dedicated centre for study, careers guidance and post-16 planning.

Boarding is built around community, pastoral care, identity and access to trips and activities. Sixth Form pupils can become Head of School, sports captain, society leader or mentor, giving the later years a visible role in the life of younger pupils. The school combines that responsibility with an academic route that is designed for both UK and international applicants.

The main entry points are 11+, 13+ and 16+. The May 2024 progress-monitoring outcome recorded the inspected standards as met, when the school was still known as Box Hill School. Families considering RGS Surrey Hills therefore need to hold both parts of its identity in view: a current co-educational school and a campus with a recent name change.

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 14.4 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 9.1% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Surrey and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for RGS Surrey Hills, Surrey, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
14.4
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
0.61
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for RGS Surrey Hills, Surrey, and England. 60 40 20 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11-18
Headteacher
Ms Hayley Robinson
Pupil roll
303 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey
Postcode
RH5 6EA
Area
Surrey

School leadership

Headteacher
Ms Hayley Robinson

School contact

School phone
01372373382

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01372373382
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
£9,415-£10,585 per term for day pupils in 2026/27, including VAT
Boarding fees
£11,610-£19,110 per term for flexi, weekly or full boarding in 2026/27, including VAT
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
School-based English and Maths entry tests are used for the secondary entry routes alongside an interview; there is no pass mark. Sixth Form has a separate interview and predicted-GCSE route.
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

Entrance route and assessment

School-based English and Maths entry tests are used for the secondary entry routes alongside an interview; there is no pass mark. Sixth Form has a separate interview and predicted-GCSE route.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school
Papers and stages
5 stages
Format
Mixed format

Papers and rounds

  1. Round 1

    English, Maths

    11+ written entry assessment

    The Year 7 Discovery Day includes written assessments in Maths and English.

  2. Round 2

    Interview

    11+ entry interview

    The Year 7 assessment day also includes an interview.

  3. Round 3

    English, Maths

    13+ written entry assessment

    The admissions policy describes school-based English and Maths entry tests.

  4. Round 4

    Interview

    13+ entry interview

    The English and Maths tests are taken at the same time as the interview.

  5. Round 5

    Interview

    Sixth Form entry interview

    Sixth Form applicants submit a report and predicted GCSE grades and are invited to interview.

Published assessment components

English, Maths and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.

Published

  • English

  • Maths

  • Interview

    The Year 7 assessment day also includes an interview.

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. 11+ application, scholarship and bursary deadline

    6 November 2026

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  2. 11+ Entrance Pre-Test Discovery Day

    7 January 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  3. 11+ interview day

    22 January 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  4. 11+ scholarship assessment days

    Friday 22, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+) scholarships; entry: September 2027.

  5. 11+ offers posted

    12 February 2027

    Route: Year 7 (11+); entry: September 2027.

  6. 13+ application, scholarship and bursary deadline

    6 November 2026

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry: September 2029.

  7. 13+ Entrance Pre-Test Discovery Day

    7 January 2027

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry: September 2029.

  8. 13+ interview day

    22 January 2027

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry: September 2029.

  9. 13+ scholarship assessment days

    Friday 22, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January 2027

    Route: Year 9 (13+) scholarships; entry: September 2029.

  10. 13+ offers posted

    12 February 2027

    Route: Year 9 (13+); entry: September 2029.

  11. Sixth Form assessment evening

    4 November 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry: September 2027.

  12. Sixth Form scholarship assessment day

    5 November 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (16+) scholarships; entry: September 2027.

  13. Sixth Form offers posted

    23 November 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry: September 2027.

  14. Sixth Form acceptance deadline

    7 December 2026

    Route: Sixth Form (16+); entry: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
14.4 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 ?
0.61 EBacc APS
A-level results
9.1% AAB or better
A-level average points
24.62 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: Not yet verified

Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2024 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does RGS Surrey Hills handle admissions?

RGS Surrey Hills handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to RGS Surrey Hills?

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 RGS Surrey Hills?

11+ application, scholarship and bursary deadline: 6 November 2026. 11+ Entrance Pre-Test Discovery Day: 7 January 2027. 11+ interview day: 22 January 2027. 11+ scholarship assessment days: Friday 22, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January 2027. 11+ offers posted: 12 February 2027. 13+ application, scholarship and bursary deadline: 6 November 2026. 13+ Entrance Pre-Test Discovery Day: 7 January 2027. 13+ interview day: 22 January 2027. 13+ scholarship assessment days: Friday 22, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 January 2027. 13+ offers posted: 12 February 2027. Sixth Form assessment evening: 4 November 2026. Sixth Form scholarship assessment day: 5 November 2026. Sixth Form offers posted: 23 November 2026. Sixth Form acceptance deadline: 7 December 2026

What does the latest inspection picture look like for RGS Surrey Hills?

RGS Surrey Hills is currently rated Standards met.