Reigate Grammar School, Reigate
Reigate Grammar School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Reigate. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was an inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Reigate Grammar School in detail
Reigate Grammar School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "The Lower School helps every student discover their passions , make lifelong memories and begin their senior school journey with a real sense of purpose. At Reigate Grammar School, we help happy children get great results. Our students thrive and genuinely look forward to coming to school every day, and this ethos lies at the heart of everything we do."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, Duke of Edinburgh, cadets and philosophy.
Coming up: an admissions event on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Reigate Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Reigate Grammar School are Dunottar School (0.5 miles), Micklefield School (0.7 miles), The Hawthorns School (3.6 miles) and Chinthurst School (4 miles).
Dunottar SchoolMicklefield SchoolThe Hawthorns SchoolChinthurst School
Where pupils go next
Of the 140 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 80% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 14% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 324 pupils (20.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Reigate Rail Station, about 940 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Reigate Grammar School (adjacent), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 158 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Inspection
6 May 2026
Routine Inspection
3 February 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
7 February 2023
Regulatory Compliance
30 January 2019
Inspection
1 December 2015
About
Reigate Grammar School is an 11–18 co-educational private day school in Reigate, Surrey, England. It was established in 1675 and opened in 1684.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Reigate Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Reigate Grammar School
The Latest Pilgrim Review Is Here - News
29 Sep 2026
Reigate Grammar School celebrates best-ever GCSE results - News
20 Aug 2026
Outstanding results open doors to exciting futures for Reigate Grammar School students - News
13 Aug 2026
From Reigate Grammar School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Reigate Grammar School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Reigate Grammar School.
- LinguaPlay-ReigateAt the school · Not yet graded
- Camp Beaumont - Reigate St Mary's350m away · Not yet graded
- Minds in Motion Holiday Camp at Reigate Priory Junior School920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 15 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
4 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
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
1,566 pupils
1,660 places
94 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
324
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
20.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,566
Total Pupils
751
Boys
815
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Reigate Grammar School
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Reigate Grammar School
What are GCSE results like at Reigate Grammar School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Reigate Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Reigate Grammar School last inspected?
Reigate Grammar School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was an inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Reigate Grammar School?
Reigate Grammar School has around 1566 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Reigate Grammar School?
Reigate Grammar School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Reigate Grammar School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: LinguaPlay-Reigate (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Reigate Grammar School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 15 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 4 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 Grammar School?
Reigate Grammar School is at Reigate Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0QS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)