Reigate College, Reigate
Reigate College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Reigate, part of Reigate Learning Alliance. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2026, ended in a report card: 5 strong standard. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2022.
- Ofsted report card
- 5 of 5 areas strong or better
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Reigate College in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 21 April 2026 inspection grades Reigate College on 5 areas: 5 strong standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Inclusion - Strong standard. "Leaders have developed a whole-college approach to inclusion through well-planned and themed training events on topics, such as inclusive and adaptive teaching."
Leadership and governance - Strong standard. "Leaders set and uphold high expectations for staff and students through their principles of rights, respect and responsibilities."
Achievement - Strong standard. "Students make extensive progress from their starting points and achieve well in their examinations."
Curriculum and teaching - Strong standard. "Leaders have a very clear understanding on where they need to improve the provision."
Participation and development - Strong standard. "Leaders set very high expectations for student attendance and behaviour."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure continued improvement to curriculum implementation in all areas to achieve and sustain exceptional standards of teaching and training".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Reigate College in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, tennis, athletics, basketball, badminton, swimming, cross-country and dance.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 30 June 2027 and an open day on Friday 2 July 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Reigate College is run by its own single-school academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 1389 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 47% went on to university or other higher education, 5% to apprenticeships and 35% into work. 18% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Reigate Rail Station, about 270 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Reigate Sixth Form College, 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Reigate College stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- InclusionStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- Participation and developmentStrong standard
Safeguarding standards: met
By type of provision
| Provision | Curriculum, teaching and training | Achievement | Participation and development |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education programmes for young people | Strong standard | Strong standard | Strong standard |
| Provision for learners and apprentices with high needs | Strong standard | Strong standard | Strong standard |
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should ensure continued improvement to curriculum implementation in all areas to achieve and sustain exceptional standards of teaching and training.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 21 April 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Reigate College excels at helping all students achieve their best, with consistently high results and strong support for those who need extra help. Teachers are passionate experts in their subjects who make learning engaging through real-world experiences and industry connections. The college truly values its students' wellbeing and futures, providing excellent careers guidance and meaningful work experience opportunities.
Key Strengths
- Consistently high exam results with most students achieving high grades, including disadvantaged students performing in line with peers
- Exceptionally strong inclusion approach with well-trained staff using individualised strategies and reasonable adjustments for all learners
- Expert subject teaching with industry links and enriching experiences that bring learning to life
- Highly effective leadership and governance with clear improvement processes and strong staff wellbeing support
- Excellent careers guidance and work experience opportunities that prepare students well for their next steps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Quiz nights, sports clubs, oracy clubs, neurodiversity clubs, work experience with local businesses and charities, university visits, classroom visits to Athens, meetings with authors, work with Royal Marsden Hospital, business visits to Wimbledon tennis tournament, community service projects
Reigate College is a strong performing institution that demonstrates exceptional leadership, inclusion practices, and consistently high student achievement across all provision.
About
Reigate College is a state college in Reigate, Surrey, England, for students aged 16–19. The college occupies part of the town centre between the High Street and railway station.
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At a Glance
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Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
B-
Average grade
37.7
Points per entry
B
Best 3 A-Levels
22%
Achieving AAB+
Above average
Value added
1,147
A-Level students
98%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 12 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,389 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
18%
Top-third university
61%
Degree course
65%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 1,383 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
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29 Sep 2026
Opening Doors to University and Beyond
28 Sep 2026
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21 Sep 2026
Results Day Roundup 2026
13 Aug 2026
Innovations in Biosciences, Medicine and Chemistry Prize 2026
10 Jul 2026
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Social & online
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 50
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 42 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Reigate
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Reigate
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Further education and skills inspection (renewed framework)
Further education and skills inspection
Questions parents ask about Reigate College
What is Reigate College's Ofsted rating?
Reigate College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2022, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Reigate College?
No fixed boundary. When Reigate College is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Reigate College?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming Reigate College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Reigate College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 50 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 42 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Reigate College?
Reigate College is at Castlefield Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0SD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)