About Reigate Grammar School
Reigate Grammar School is a co-educational independent day school in Reigate, Surrey. Entry to Year 7 (11+) is via the school's own assessment process, which includes academic assessment in English and Mathematics, and may include an interview. The school offers a comprehensive education with a wide range of academic, sporting, musical, dramatic and artistic opportunities.
Reigate Grammar School is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for every pupil, with excellent academic results, strong pastoral care and a thriving extracurricular programme. Scholarships and bursaries are available to support pupils with talent and financial need. Ranked #33 in The Sunday Times Parent Power. GCSE 9-7: 89.7%.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Reigate Grammar School
Reigate Grammar School Admissions Criteria
Reigate Grammar School is a co-educational independent day school in Reigate, Surrey. Entry to Year 7 (11+) is via the school's own assessment process, which includes academic assessment in English and Mathematics, and may include an interview. The school offers a comprehensive education with a wide range of academic, sporting, musical, dramatic and artistic opportunities.
- ✓Step 1 — Initial enquiry: Contact the Admissions Team at Reigate Grammar School to register your interest and request a prospectus. Visit the school on an Open Day or arrange a private tour to experience the school environment first-hand.
- ✓Step 2 — Submit registration: Complete the online (or paper) registration form and pay the registration fee to formally apply for a Year 7 place at Reigate Grammar School. Early registration is recommended — many independent schools have rolling admissions and limited Year 7 places.
- ✓Step 3 — Reference from current school: The school will request an academic and pastoral reference from your child's current school. This provides insight into your child's academic progress, character and suitability.
- ✓Step 4 — Entrance assessment: Your child will sit Reigate Grammar School's own bespoke 11+ entrance assessment covering English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning. The assessment is designed by the school's academic staff to identify both current ability and future academic potential.
- ✓Step 5 — Interview (where applicable): Many independent schools include an interview as part of the selection process — this is a friendly conversation to learn about his interests, motivations and aspirations.
- ✓Step 6 — Written decision: Following the assessment, parents are notified in writing whether him child has been offered a place at Reigate Grammar School.
- ✓Step 7 — Accept the place: To accept an offer, parents complete an acceptance form and pay a deposit to secure the place. The deposit is typically credited against future school fees.
- ✓Academic Scholarships: Awarded to applicants demonstrating exceptional academic ability in the entrance assessment.
- ✓Music Scholarships: For pupils with proven musical ability — supported by an audition.
- ✓Art & Drama Scholarships: For pupils with strong creative and performance ability, supported by a portfolio or audition.
- ✓Sport Scholarships: For pupils with talent and achievement in sport at a competitive level.
- ✓Bursary Awards: Means-tested financial support for families who require help with school fees at Reigate Grammar School. Awards are typically assessed annually.
- ✓Sibling Discount: Available at many independent schools for families with multiple children attending.
Reigate Grammar School Oversubscription Criteria
- Looked-after and previously looked-after children (highest priority).
- Children who achieve the highest scores in the 11+ entrance test.
- Children living within the school's priority catchment area.
- Children with siblings currently attending Reigate Grammar School.
- All other qualifying children ranked by distance from the school.
Key Dates & Deadlines — Reigate Grammar School 2026
| 📌 Open Events | Throughout the year — check school website to register |
| 📌 Application Window | Rolling admissions — apply early to secure assessment slot |
| 📌 Entrance Assessment | Arranged after registration submitted |
| 📌 Decision Notification | Following assessment, by written letter from the Head |
| 📌 Acceptance & Deposit | Deposit required to secure offered place |
How to Apply to Reigate Grammar School
Step 1 — Visit Reigate Grammar School (RGS
Visit Reigate Grammar School (RGS) on the edge of Reigate, at the foot of the North Downs — attend Working Open Morning or Annual Open Morning (Saturday)
Step 2 — Contact Director of Admissions Mrs Philippa Watkins on
Contact Director of Admissions Mrs Philippa Watkins on 01737 222231 or admissions@reigategrammar.org
Step 3 — Complete the online registration form
Complete the online registration form on the school's admissions portal
Step 4 — Submit application form by Friday 7 November 2025
Submit application form by Friday 7 November 2025 (includes bursary/scholarship registration; for 2026 entry)
Step 5 — Scholarship forms returned by Friday 7 November 2025
Scholarship forms returned by Friday 7 November 2025
Step 6 — Sit the 11+ Entrance Assessment
Sit the 11+ Entrance Assessment and Activity Day: Wednesday 7 January 2026 — three exams: Mathematics, English, and a written Reasoning test (verbal and non-verbal). Pupils also sample co-curricular activities.
Step 7 — Attend interview days: Saturday 24 and Saturday 31 January 2026
Attend interview days: Saturday 24 and Saturday 31 January 2026 — member of staff (hobbies/interests) + group interview with Headmaster
Step 8 — Scholarship Assessment Days: Sat 24, Wed 28, Thu 29, Fri
Scholarship Assessment Days: Sat 24, Wed 28, Thu 29, Fri 30 and Sat 31 January 2026 — offers Feb 2026, acceptance forms returned by early March 2026
Independent Subjects Tested at Reigate Grammar School
Scholarships & Bursaries at Reigate Grammar School
Available scholarships and bursaries: Academic, Music, Art, Drama, Sport Scholarships. Means-tested bursaries available. All candidates automatically considered for academic scholarship.
Outcome announced: All 11+ candidates automatically considered for academic scholarship. Scholarship Assessment Days: Sat 24, Wed 28, Thu 29, Fri 30 and Sat 31 January 2026.
Additional notes: Reigate Grammar School (RGS) is an academically selective independent co-educational day school in Reigate, Surrey for ages 11-18 (founded 1675; foundation with St Mary's Church Reigate since 1684). Times rank #33. ~155 places for Year 7 entry. Non-denominational with predominantly Christian ethos. Unique programme of electives includes forensic science, share trading, Japanese and sculpture. Extended three-year GCSE programme. Sample papers on school website.
Independent Practice Papers for Reigate Grammar School
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Academic Performance at Reigate Grammar School (GCSE & A-Level Results)
Reigate Grammar School is consistently among the top co-educational independent schools in the country, and was named Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2025.
- GCSE: among the top co-ed day schools nationally.
- A-Level: among the top co-ed day schools nationally, with leavers progressing to leading universities, including Oxbridge and Russell Group.
- Progression: the great majority progress to leading universities.
Exam results change annually, so always confirm the latest published figures on the school’s website.
Catchment Area for Reigate Grammar School
Reigate Grammar School is an independent school and does not operate a catchment area. Despite its historic name, it is a co-educational fee-paying day school (with some boarding through the wider RGS family), open to families from Reigate, Redhill and across east Surrey, with entry by assessment.
The school sits in the heart of Reigate, Surrey; its junior schools (Reigate St Mary’s, RGS Chinthurst and RGS Micklefield) are the main feeders, and RGS Surrey Hills (formerly Box Hill School) offers boarding within the same family of schools.
Pastoral Care, Sport & Extracurricular Life
Founded in 1675 by Alderman Henry Smith, Reigate Grammar School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 11–18 in Reigate, Surrey — recently celebrating its 350th anniversary. Its school hymn is ‘To Be a Pilgrim’, and it is organised into houses (Williamson, Cranston, Bird and Hodgson), combining excellent results with a strong ethos of pastoral care and social mobility through its 1675 Bursary Fund.
Co-curricular life is wide-ranging, spanning sport, music, drama, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and many clubs and societies. For the full list, see the school’s own website.
Frequently Asked Questions about Reigate Grammar School
How do I get into Reigate Grammar School?
To gain entry to Reigate Grammar School Year 7, parents register their child with the Admissions Team, submit a registration fee and arrange for the child to sit the 11+ entrance assessment covering English and Mathematics. A reference from the current school is required. Following the assessment and any interview, parents are notified in writing of the outcome.
What entrance exam does Reigate Grammar School use?
Reigate Grammar School sets its own bespoke 11+ entrance assessment covering English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning. The papers are designed by the school's academic staff and may differ from national exam boards. Practice papers in the relevant 11+ format (such as the ones ExamTutor provides) are excellent preparation for the school's own assessment.
What is the 11+ exam at Reigate Grammar School?
Reigate Grammar School uses its own 11+ entrance assessment for Year 7 entry. The assessment covers English and Mathematics, designed to identify both current ability and future academic potential. An interview with the Head or Deputy Head may also form part of the selection process.
Are there scholarships at Reigate Grammar School?
Yes. Reigate Grammar School offers Academic, Music, Art, Drama and Sport scholarships. Means-tested Bursary Awards are also available to support families requiring financial assistance with school fees. Contact the Admissions Office for current scholarship and bursary information.
When should I apply to Reigate Grammar School?
Most independent schools including Reigate Grammar School accept applications throughout the year, but Year 7 places are often offered 12-18 months in advance. Register early — ideally by Year 5 (age 9-10) — to secure assessment slots and avoid disappointment.
Are there free Independent 11+ practice papers for Reigate Grammar School?
Yes. ExamTutor offers a free Independent 11+ Practice Test Paper and free Tutor Video Explanations. The practice paper matches the format of independent school 11+ entrance exams covering English and Mathematics — the subjects typically tested at Reigate Grammar School. No registration required.
When is the Reigate Grammar School 11+ registration deadline?
The registration deadline at Reigate Grammar School is Friday 7 November 2025 (for September 2026 entry). The registration fee is Payable at registration. Always check the school's official admissions page for current details.
When are Reigate Grammar School 11+ results announced?
At Reigate Grammar School, 11+ assessment results are February 2026 (offers sent). The deadline to accept a place is Early March 2026.