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Is Reigate Grammar private?

Author

Matthew Perez

Updated on March 16, 2026

Is Reigate Grammar private?

Reigate Grammar School is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 11 to 18.

How many pupils do you get at Reigate Grammar School?

950 pupils
Reigate Grammar School now numbers 950 pupils, of whom 250 are in the Sixth Form, with another 330 at Reigate St Mary’s. The school occupies three adjacent sites near the centre of Reigate in Surrey.

What time does Reigate grammar school start?

8.00am
The school opens at 8.00am and is normally open until 6.00pm. Your son or daughter must be at school by 8.35am at the latest and normal lessons finish at 3.50pm. No pupils should be on school premises outside these hours or during school holidays unless engaged in a school activity or supervised by a member of staff.

Is Reigate Grammar fee paying?

Fee bills are payable in full by the first day of term by termly direct debit (collected on the first day of term), which is the school’s preference, or by direct credit into the school’s bank account. There is also a monthly payment option via the school fee finance provider ‘School Fee Plan’.

Is Reigate Grammar a boarding school?

Reigate Grammar School is a 2–18 mixed independent day school in Reigate, Surrey, England. It was established in 1675 by Henry Smith….

Reigate Grammar School
Established1675
FounderHenry Smith
Local authoritySurrey County Council
Department for Education URN125422 Tables

Is Reigate Grammar a good school?

RGS is a selective and high-achieving school. In 2021, a very high 99% of A Level entries were graded A*, A or B; 89% of grades were A*-A. Students go onto Russell Group universities, and there are several Oxbridge and medical school offers every year.

Are grammar schools free?

Because they are funded by the state, grammar schools do not charge fees, though a few grammar schools have boarding facilities. If you look at the areas or counties of interest (ie Greater London, Midlands, Buckinghamshire, Kent, Lincolnshire etc), you will find details of the grammar schools in those areas.

Is Reigate a nice place to live?

There is no disputing that Reigate is a fantastic place to live. It has a wonderful array of shops – even if the independent stores are having a tough time at the moment – and lots of great pubs. It also has that beautiful blend of the calm of the green belt and access to London.

How much does it cost to go to Reigate Grammar School?

Tuition fees The fees for the Academic Year 2021/22 are £6,775 per term for the First and Second Forms and £6,875 per term for the Third to Sixth Forms.

What is Reigate famous for?

Reigate was the site of a medieval castle, and has been a market town since the medieval period, when it also became a parliamentary borough.

How much does Box Hill School cost?

Box Hill School

Key Information
Closest AirportLondon – Gatwick
Number of Pupils425
Head TeacherCory Lowde
Tuition FeesDay from £17,850 pa, Weekly Boarding from £27,510 pa, Full Boarding from £33,690 pa, International Study Centre Day from £25,065 pa.

Is grammar school better than private?

Grammar schools tend to accept students from a wider range of socioeconomic backgrounds than private schools do. Even though more and more students at private schools are on scholarships and bursaries, most pupils are still from very wealthy backgrounds, which can create quite an intimidating and insular environment.

Does Reigate Grammar School have a swimming pool?

Students in the First to Fifth Forms are given the opportunity to use the pool in curriculum PE lessons and the Fourth to Sixth Forms may choose swimming as their Games option. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (D of E) is a major part of life at Reigate Grammar School and the school is a dedicated D of E Centre.

What happened to Tony Tobin’s restaurant the dining room in Reigate?

A renowned Reigate restaurant has shut its doors after 25 years in the town. Tony Tobin at The Dining Room in High Street suddenly closed this week. Mr Tobin, who has been a regular on the BBC’s Ready, Steady, Cook over the years, is understood to have closed the business.

What’s happened to Reigate’s fine dining demand?

“In Reigate, demand for fine dining has fallen dramatically in the current economic climate at a time when home delivery services have meant that chains and delivery services have persuaded people to stay at home rather than visit quality restaurants.