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Dunottar School

Reigate, Surrey, South East · RH2 7EL

Founded in 1926, Dunottar School is a small, non-selective-feeling independent in Reigate that takes pupils from 11 through to a compact sixth form of 56. With around 460 children on roll, it offers a more intimate environment than many of its larger rivals, and its 2024 ISI inspection rated it 'good' overall with 'excellent' marks for pupils' personal development. The mobile phone policy in Years 7 to 10, where handsets are collected each morning and returned in the afternoon, reflects a deliberate emphasis on conversation and connection over screens.

460

Pupils

good

ISI

£25,725

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-18
Pupils: 460
Location: Reigate, Surrey, South East
Website: www.dunottarschool.com
Telephone: 01737 761945

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headteacher Mr Mark Tottman

Latest results

Attainment 8

51.6

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

49%

A-level A*-A

30%

A-level A*-B

72%

Teaching & academics

Academic results sit comfortably above the national picture, with an Attainment 8 score of 51.6 against a national average of 46.9 and nearly half of GCSE grades awarded at 7 to 9. At A-level, 30 per cent of entries reach A*-A and 72 per cent A*-B, with Economics, Mathematics, Psychology and the sciences among popular choices. The EPQ is offered alongside GCSEs and A-levels, and a notable 22 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school used to teaching a range of needs.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 56

Popular A-level subjects

EconomicsGovernment and PoliticsMathematicsPsychologyPhysical Education / Sports StudiesBiology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 22.31%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Sports scholarships

Languages

FrenchSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureBusiness StudiesHistoryPhysical Education/Sports StudiesGeographyChemistryBiologyPhysicsComputer Studies/ComputingDrama & Theatre StudiesD&T Food TechnologyArt & DesignReligious StudiesFrenchSpanish

Sport

Main sports

Cricket

Beyond the classroom

Sport has a clear profile here, with cricket a mainstay and dedicated sports scholarships available to talented players. Physical Education features prominently at both GCSE and A-level, and creative subjects such as Drama and Art also draw strong interest.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1926
Religious character: None
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

In years 7-10, mobile phones are collected in by tutors during registration in the morning and handed back to pupils during afternoon registration. We encourage pupils to interact with each other rather than be on their phones during break and lunchtime.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £25,725

Inspection reports

ISI rating: good
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 30 April 2024

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The last word

A small, well-rounded Surrey independent where solid results meet a genuine focus on personal development. Worth a look for families who value a close-knit setting and a sporting bent.

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