MixedIndependent

Reigate Grammar School

Reigate, Surrey, South East · RH2 0QS

A large co-educational independent school for ages 11 to 18, Reigate Grammar combines academic ambition with a notably generous staffing model: at roughly eight pupils per teacher, classes are small by most standards. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance requirements met. Around 1,197 pupils attend in total, including a sizeable sixth form of more than 300, and led by Headmaster Mr Shaun Fenton. Just under a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school willing to accommodate a range of learning needs alongside its academic intent.

1,197

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£28,545

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-18
Pupils: 1,197
Pupil:teacher ratio: 8
Location: Reigate, Surrey, South East
Website: www.reigategrammar.org
Telephone: 01737 222231

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Headmaster Mr Shaun Fenton

Latest results

Attainment 8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

90%

A-level A*-A

70%

A-level A*-B

94%

Teaching & academics

Results sit firmly above the national picture, with an Attainment 8 score of 48 against a national average of 46.9, and 90% of GCSE grades awarded at 7 to 9 - a strong showing. At A-level, 70% of grades reach A*-A and 94% reach A*-B, pointing to consistently high achievement across the board. The sixth-form curriculum leans towards sciences and mathematics, with biology, chemistry, physics and economics all popular, while EPQ and BTEC options broaden the offer beyond traditional A-levels.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 319

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsBiologyChemistryPhysicsHistoryGeographyEnglish LiteratureEconomics

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 19.44%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicSportMusicPerforming ArtsArt

Languages

Chinese

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematicsHistoryGeography

Sport

Main sports

CricketFootballRugbyTennisAthleticsNetballHockey

Beyond the classroom

Sport is wide-ranging, taking in cricket, rugby, football, hockey, netball, tennis and athletics. Scholarships span academic, sport, music, performing arts and art, signalling that talent is recognised across several fields rather than the classroom alone.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

During the school day, mobile phones are not allowed. Sixth Form pupils able to use phones more freely. Wellbeing Centre provides access for urgent contact.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £27,795 - £28,545
Bursaries up to: 100% of fees

Means tested bursaries available

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 3 February 2026

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The last word

An academically strong, well-resourced school for families seeking small classes and high results. Means-tested bursaries and a broad scholarship programme open the door a little wider than the day fees alone might suggest.

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