Reigate Grammar School

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Reigate Grammar School is an independent co-educational day school located in the Surrey town of Reigate. Intake is from 11 to 18, with the majority of its pupils entering at the age of 11, and others entering at 13 and 16.

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[edit] History

The school was founded as a free school for poor boys in 1675 by Alderman Henry Smith with John Williamson, the vicar of Reigate, as master. It remained in the hands of the church until 1862 when a board of governors was appointed.

Under the Education Act of 1944 it became a direct grant grammar school, providing access on the basis of academic ability as measured by the 11 plus examination. In the mid 1970s it gained its current fee-paying private school status and at the same time the sixth form was opened up to girls. In 1993 the school became fully co-educational. In 2003 the school merged with St. Marys School.

[edit] Current Headmaster

David S Thomas (2001-)married to ------

[edit] Academics

In 2006, the Daily Telegraph placed the school 108th in its league table of independent school A Level results, with 81% of pupils gaining A or B grades at A Level [1]. At GCSE an overall pass rate at grades A* to C of 99 per cent was achieved in summer 2006.


Strong all round academically with students fulfilling their potential, particularly at A Level. Strengths of the school include music, drama, art, history and maths, amongst others.

[edit] School Fees

For the 2006-2007 academic year, school fees are £11,409. The school offers a range of scholarships and bursaries. Pupils scoring particularly highly in the entrance examination may be awarded a scholarship worth £1,000 per annum. In addition, the Reigate Grammar School assisted places scheme offers fee remission of up to 90%; this is a means-tested award.

[edit] Noted alumni

See also Category:Old Reigatians

[edit] External links


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