Reigate grammar school mumsnet Quote Welcome to Reigate Grammar School. I’ve heard that some children start being tutored in reception in order to pass the 11+! Esher is in a fully Comprehensive school area. 4ish miles (or whatever it was in the given Any insight would be greatly appreciated loved both for very different reasons and have to make a choice! DS has a preference for W but also liked RGS Reigate Grammar is private so you can obviously live anywhere. They sound academically supportive but are they kind and concerned with Reigate Grammar School is proud to have three successful prep schools educating children from 2 ½ to 11 years old. It goes to 11 only and then most go onto Reigate Grammar, with automatic entry for most. Albans is a grammar school area? And there are Feb 4, 2013 · Does anyone know how good the sport is for girls at Reigate Grammar? Netball and Hockey? kids' tablets Best balance bikes Best school bags Best toys for 2-year-olds Best Aug 25, 2020 · I have since also been recommended Hawthorns School to look into. Thats a drive from one side of Redhill. Are there Many parents chose this school to avoid having to do the entrance exam for the Senior Sch, but instead in Y4 and Y5 there is a pressure for children to constantly be One of the leading independent schools in the country, Reigate Grammar School offers a first class education to boys and girls aged 11-18. Doesn't feel backwards. We are considering Reigate Grammar, Caterham, Dunottar School, Sutton High, Woldingham and St Apr 20, 2022 · Reigate St Mary's or Chinthurst school 6 replies Penguinsmum RSM share facilities with Reigate Grammar I believe. You'll meet people no problem- there's always lots going on, and clubs for everything. Downsend School sounds great. Registration Process for OP, my experience is that it depends on two things i) how competitive the school(s) you are targeting are and ii) how advanced your DC is compared to candidates Oh yes, good point, Sutton (unlike most of Surrey) has the Grammar School system, if that's what floats your boat. Mary's! He probably WAS just slagging off a competitor, as RStM now calls itself the 'junior school' of Reigate Grammar (but May 6, 2009 · Susan - yes - that's a good point about Reigate St. New pupils normally enter the school in Do non selective independent secondary schools exist in Surrey? I have one very able child and one below average academically. There aren't any Do non selective independent secondary schools exist in Surrey? I have one very able child and one below average academically. Priory junior school is likely to be RSM seems more of a Junior school from people I've spoken to. We’re thinking of moving to Reigate with a view to our children going to Reigate Grammar School and would love some feedback on the school please. There is a bus that picks up from Woldingham station. Beaconsfield is in a Grammar school area. Quote Reigate Grammar School 4 4 17/01/2025 19:42 Minvera's Online Academy or Kings Interhigh 13 13 17/01/2025 19:39 Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something You would not live in Warlingham , or even Coulsdon, for a school in Reigate, even though they are not far apart on paper fast train into London (charring Cross I believe). We'd looked at Reigate St Mary's back in 2018 when originally deciding between private and state school. I would echo Apologies for throwing a needle in a haystack, but my DH and I are moving to Surrey from abroad with our 2yr old and 11yr old. If you're thinking of private, Reigate Grammar School is amazing, my girls love it Some are still separate infants/junior with transfer at year 3. I just wondered whether anyone else looking at this has a DC on the waiting Dunottar School in Reigate 51 replies Nbk123 · 02/02/2021 22:15 Hi we have an offer from Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through Have a look at Reigate Grammar School if you are thinking about mixed education in that area. Good links to M25 and regular train Congrats! Reigate is a wonderful place to live. The only state I have friends who have kids further down the school and they seem happy. It’s going to be a long autumn term. Copthorne is now part of the Caterham family, but at the moment there is no automatic entry RGS absolutely means Reigate Grammar School around here unless you happen to live within 3 miles of Guildford! 😂 Academically they are probably similar. It’s situated on the A25 between Reigate and Redhill. But she really wants to go to a co-ed school and the grammar schools are all single sex. we got our dd’s 11 plus result last week and my dd has been ranked within They are pushing a 'whole school' ethos so it's surprising you find them different. Each school shares the core ethos and values of RGS while maintaining their own distinctive styles. Micklefield. The school Nov 17, 2024 · Reigate has some good state schools, but no grammar schools. We are considering moving across the country (better job options and nearer family) but I feel so guilty Reigate Grammar do stream after first year and the new head may well make further changes. We live in Epsom. A higher score for the school does not necessarily translate into higher Dunottar School in Reigate 51 replies Nbk123 · 02/02/2021 22:15 Hi we have an offer from this school and not much time to accept it. in the next couple of years probably to Oxted might be worth a look, Hazelwood is nearest prep school also up to age 13. We Hi all, We are starting to think about schools for our 9 year old son. Related links: Shaun Fenton, Celebrate 350 years of Reigate Grammar School with Reigatians from across our global community! Join us for a warm and welcoming evening filled with friendship and shared I second Reigate, it's a pretty town and good links to London. Bede's or Warwick were closest school but we were still within the 1. 5k a year each child. If you want your child to have a chance at attending a particular school that requires living in a To comment on this Stockport grammar school is not a real grammar school !!! The head is impolite to parents ! The teacher , especially the pe teacher Ms Knowxxx has no patience in teaching . Possibly unlike some parents I'm seeking a school which At Reigate Grammar School we are a community where: Our main priority is to care for and support each individual child, and nurture their unique blend of talents and abilities. Spread the cost and pay your termly school fees by Quite like all these places but no one is winning over the other. I don’t know Bromley Hi, I am bit concerned and would appreciate your experiences regarding grammar school admissions. Thanks, Polly. Has some excellent private schools though. How is it pastorally and Does anyone have any true stories to share about how the pastoral care was succesful for them at Reigate Grammer School? My daughter is only in year 8, so I can't comment on pressure for exam years. Epsom seems to be a boarding school that takes day pupils. It became an independent school while he was a student there. We're also Year 7 at KGS - about two thirds of the boys choose to do after school hockey training, and if you do that you get picked for Saturday morning sport, which is most Thank you for your interest in applying to Reigate Grammar School Riyadh (RGSR). Our admissions team are here to guide you through the application procedure and to make the admissions process as smooth as There are grammar schools in some of the outer London boroughs and Kent is a fully grammar county. His last headship at Pate’s Grammar School in Oct 6, 2021 · The newsletter contained a piece on "how to bind safely". If you have an academic child then Reigate Grammar is a fabulous choice. Hi, I have 2 boys at Chinthurst and we are very happy with the school. Plus a comp with banding and music aptitude. He's currently in Sixth Form and he's loved the school ever since he joined in Year 7. It's about the same as St Cats academically (in the top 50) and extra curricular We are moving from SW London to surrey - anywhere from haslemere to reigate pending where DS1 gets in to! These 3 schools are at the top of our list a Skip to main Long-serving headteacher Shaun Fenton has been Headmaster of Reigate Grammar School since September 2012, having previously led Pate’s Grammar School, Cheltenham and Sir The main consideration is that in Kent you have the 11+ exam & grammar school system. All A or A* so far. Carringron (formerly called The Warwick) in Redhill is also 11-16 and Reigate Grammar School is proud to have three successful prep schools educating children from 2 ½ to 11 years old. And as you mention takes DC from 7+ though if Hello lovely mums, Please can you share your experience about Sutton Grammar school, we are on waiting list but would like to know how the school really is, apart from good With people like this, no wonder our grammar school system is a farce. Vvv academic great results but £16. School Fee Plan – starting September. The So two whole cycles of the possibility that the policy for any school can change significantly from what it is currently (for example, the formerly priority area-free Colchester My elder daughter is getting into her Year-3 this September. I've got friends in Reigate in their 30s Outside of school, there used to be a freshers party at a bar in Epsom, and as tradition, the U6 1st Hockey Team would give a lap dance to the L6 1st Rugby Team until the The group is for sharing Archive material and Memories of Reigate Grammar School amongst Reigatians, young and old. I was very optimistic about her For help with Reigate Grammar School exam in Jan. A top co-ed day school that achieves amazing results while keeping pastoral care at the core of everything it does. We are delighted to show parents and families around Reigate Grammar School, and we are proud to say that visitors frequently comment on how Reigate Grammar School is an academically selective co-ed senior school in Surrey with a nurturing approach to education, a broad extra-curricular offering, and a flexible curriculum that Looking at the prep school leavers lists, it seems almost as many go onto grammar schools as indepedents? Would be quite appealing to have a grammar option, although Pupils are normally admitted to Reigate Grammar School at the ages of 11, 13 or 16, although spaces may occasionally occur at other ages. We will I wanted a school for DD which would encourage her continued participation in sports and give her opportunities to represent the school as part of a team; I didn't care if the So we are also considering local private schools. I never got her tuition but she was very quick and accurate on bond papers. We found we didn't like it enough to choose it over Many thanks @tennissquare for the guidance. More people seem Following news of best-ever A level results from last week, these record breaking and astonishing results will open doors of opportunity as these young people move on to the Sixth Form, However, (as in Reigate), some Grammar schools are not free- and are independent schools (see above!). It is run independently of the school, and is administered by the For selective type schools, we have narrowed down to Reigate St Mary's or Chinthurst, for potential feeder school Reigate Grammer. Due to the method Sutton Boys Grammar uses, which places boys within We are thinking of moving our LO to either Reigate St Mary’s (RSM) or Dulwich Prep London (DP) for Year 3. A strong sense of In the last couple of years at our prep there have always been a handful of children who have not got into Reigate Grammar, but have gained places at Caterham. Presumably your DS has a fave. Last year there Susan - yes - that's a good point about Reigate St. Grammar schools are very competitive so it’s important to find Sutton Grammar. Will your DD be boarding or (local) flexi-boarding? I think the Sixth Form is relatively small still as The pluses are that they are all co-ed with high academic standards. All state primary schools are good or outstanding. Also gives you options to move the kids if a particular school ends up not being the perfect fit. RGS Gallery / Snapshot of the School Picture added: Friday 07 Jul 2023 Highlights Finalist for both Headteacher of RGIS KL represents a groundbreaking partnership between the prestigious Reigate Grammar School UK and the globally renowned Beaconhouse Group, bringing together centuries of Thank you for your interest in applying to Reigate Grammar School Riyadh (RGSR). Back to looking for 13+ entry for a boy currently in Yr 6 which doesn't do pre testing at 11 and can be reached easily f The scores I have given are the approximate scores that DC's entering those schools have achieved. More of a Reigate profile than either Redhill or Caterham. If it’s totally closely matched and How is the SEN provision for kids mildly on a Spectrum (not sure but Could be) at Reigate Grammar. You We can't afford private and we are looking at grammar schools for DD. We live in Bristol and are willing to relocate to an area which gives her the best chance to get into a Grammar I am honoured to be the Headmaster here and I look forward to welcoming you and your family to Reigate Grammar School. We are delighted to show parents and families around Reigate Grammar School, and we are proud to say that visitors frequently comment on how friendly our welcome is. Reigate Grammar School is an academically outstanding day school for boys and girls aged 11-18. It’s why the grammar school interest surprised me a bit, I thought The scores I have given are the approximate scores that DC's entering those schools have achieved. Does anyone have any insight into these, or any Celebrate 350 years of Reigate Grammar School with Reigatians from across our global community! Join us for a warm and welcoming evening filled with friendship and shared Welcome to Reigate Grammar School. There is a feeling that you are tied into going Feb 14, 2022 · Outside of school, there used to be a freshers party at a bar in Epsom, and as tradition, the U6 1st Hockey Team would give a lap dance to the L6 1st Rugby Team until the In that case you could also look Reigate St Mary’s and Chinhurst who are feeder schools for Reigate Grammar School and have the same relationship as I described above re Reigate Grammar, the nearest comparable co-ed independent day school -similar fees, selective criteria and results. Neither DH or I went to private school and if all feels a bit daunting! OP posts: See next See all Quote React Reeds, Churchers, Kings Wimbledon (good train link) and the So, the no letter arrived. However my daughter hasn't enjoyed I'm afraid I have no experience of any of these other than through friends as we went private. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing After being expats in various parts of the world for the last 12 years we're finally coming back to the UK at the end of summer. When we met the head last Reigate Grammar School, Reigate. Reading Blue Coat was one we Sorry homebythesea, I meant the only info I could find on mumsnet was dated, not the school! Should have explained myself better - we visited the school a few weeks ago but Celebrate 350 years of Reigate Grammar School with Reigatians from across our global community! Join us for a warm and welcoming evening filled with friendship and shared Reigate St Mary's. Any info or insider opinion about which place would suit best? DH needs to commute Reigate and Caterham are mixed. Seems to have a good balance between academics with lots of sport and other things and my kids are We will relocate to Surrey and received Year 8 offer from both St Catherine and Reigate Grammar School. I think Pupils are normally admitted to Reigate Grammar School at the ages of 11, 13 or 16, although spaces may occasionally occur at other ages. Skip to main content Skip He went to Reigate Grammar School after passing his11+. I have read mixed reviews about Freemens. I was concerned in case my children do not get a spot at Reigate Grammer from Reigate St Mary's. He completed the 7+ at DP and has been offered a place. By the time they get to secondary school age it far more academic than Ardingly without doubt! dd did 3 Gcse in Year 9, 2 in Year 10 and will do another 7 in year 11. I know two boys who travel from Epsom to Sutton Grammar School. We like the idea of independent particularly Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to talk navigation Advertisement Search We are applying to grammar, 4 tests, 2 with second stages and 1 with music aptitude. Private messages My feed My Lists I am honoured to be the Headmaster here and I look forward to welcoming you and your family to Reigate Grammar School. The school has a reputation for its academic success – most If one school is in walking distance, that’s such a huge boon for independence and ease and worth a lot I’d say. If you want your child to be more practical (eg plumber/ electrician) then Lingfield College is your Yes Reigate is selective but I wouldn't say they take just the cream, I know of one child who struggled at his previous school (not academic) and got into Reigate, now he's One of the leading independent schools in the country, Reigate Grammar School offers a first class education to boys and girls aged 11-18. I also recommend briefly reading the school inspection report too. My daughter is strong in academic, keen on sport, music and St John's and Epsom have all facilities on site whereas Reigate Grammar is town based and students have to travel via minibus/coach to sports grounds which takes time out of You are quite right that the question types on reigate were straight forward. But are also open to others. My son is at RGS (Reigate Grammar School - don't be fooled by the name, its a We did look at both. Trinity will probably be Reigate Grammar vs Dunottar being a smaller school, but would the Grammar push her more academically? not particularly worried about single sex/mixed. Apparently he already has options-wise for current 1st & 2nd years. A higher score for the school does not necessarily translate into higher If possible try to obtain a school prospectus or brochure. OP posts: See Warwick school have a new headteacher and apparently he/she is turning things around so it depends how old your dcs are. Reigate Grammar School is a fee paying secondary labro you would usually need to register for 13+ admission in the October of the preceding year, keep an eye on the website nearer the time for the exact date. Students Epsom college is much more of a traditional boarding school etc, freemens more of a day school. Skip to main content Skip Hi is anyone else concerned by the proposals to introduce the tiered feeder school proposal for Reigate Priory Junior School? I've dug a bit deeper Skip to main content Skip to But if you have for example a very sporty DC, DS2, who wants to be part of a school that competes at national level you need to find a big sporty school to accommodate Does that mean she is likely to get into a grammar school given that is how she is doing in year 3, especially in the context of covid disruption over the last two years etc. But that might not be a top priority if you are going private (but might be if you The group is for sharing Archive material and Memories of Reigate Grammar School amongst Reigatians, young and old. Students are encouraged to study the right She lived 20 yards from Wray Common Primary school but was offered a place in the Woodhatch area. We are considering schools for 11+ for our DD and this is one that came up. All of which have different characters. Freemens much cheaper. Mary's! He probably WAS just slagging off a competitor, as RStM now calls itself the 'junior school' of Reigate Grammar (but Oct 13, 2020 · He is the only person in the country to have been Headteacher of a state comprehensive school, a state grammar school, an academy and now a leading independent school. Reigate Grammar School is an appointed representative of Premium Credit Limited which is Authorised and Regulated by the Reigate Grammar School is rated as ‘Excellent in All Areas’ The Independent Schools Inspectorate 2023. through Reigate and then towards Reigate is about 40 minutes south of Victoria and London Bridge by train and it has 2 independent schools. A few weeks later the school had an Ofsted inspection. Shaun Fenton Headmaster . Each school shares the core ethos and values of RGS while maintaining The Good Schools Guide says A school with a kind heart where happy pupils thrive Reigate Grammar School in the words of reviewer, Susannah Cannell, June 2024 Since Historically schools have been oversubscribed but less in recent years since Reigate Church expanded and Hatchlands opened. Dunottar Girls School and Reigate Grammar. Competitions for primary places at the "better" schools in Dorking or Reigate in Surrey are very pleasant small towns and only a 20-30 minute drive from Horsham (motorway or A roads). Woldingham is good and easy to get to by train. Are there any Dunottar parents out there We are applying to grammar, 4 tests, 2 with second stages and 1 with music aptitude. Many people go into the 11+ with their ideal Private school options - Berkhamsted, Westbrook Hay, Chesham Prep, Beechwood Park and Lockers Park all a short drive. We should be in the catchment for Glyn but this isn't guaranteed. It’s 11-16 and kids are then guaranteed a place for 6th Form at Reigate College. We are meeting the head of current prep school this week so hoping they will give some clarity as well. Reigate Grammar School (indie co-ed The Sutton boys grammars rank on score first - distance is only a tiebreak for boys on the same score. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing yes don't be fooled a lot of "grammar" schools, are ex LA schools which went independent after abolition of 11+. It is run independently of the school, and is administered by the My 10 year old daughter was a bright girl until December 2015. We've known and plann There is also a monthly payment option via the school fee finance provider ‘School Fee Plan’. Also the published GCSE options booklet is a good Saving you time and money with Mumsnet exclusive deals and discounts. She is also a sports scholar, but isn't Reigate School is popular. Well regarded and highly sought after now that some pupils are given offers to Reigate Grammar without having to sit the 11+ entrance tests. r/ReigateGrammarSchool: Subreddit for Reigate Grammar School the mixed independent day school in Reigate, Surrey, England. We worked to complete ks2 curriculum by the recent Xmas holidays and are doing the odd paper For coed and a less rough and tumble environment with a supportive pastoral atmosphere, Reigate Grammar School (private school) is very good. @Sciencerocks- It's not the question of me considering or not considering grammar school Hi Everyone, My DS is on the waiting list for Caterham School and we will only hear after March 7th. Same with Berkhamsted. I believe St. He can be quite intelligent if he wants to be. Girls' grammar = Wallington Girls. Quote React Add post However if you were to go Actually my overriding tip ties in with the journey comments - make sure you and your son keep open-minded about other options. Historically there was a shortage of reception places but this has not been the case in recent years. Parents seem a good mix and there is a thriving Jun 26, 2024 · There are the Reigate Grammar School feeders - Reigate St Marys, Micklefield, Chinthurst. Hoping to get 11yr old into private boarding My son is in Sutton Grammar School which is nearby. The Safe School Alliance reported the school to the DofE for promoting this dangerous practice. However, she had a Connect with other parents whose children are starting secondary school on this forum. Our admissions team are here to guide you through the application procedure and to make the admissions process as smooth as Where does your prep send a large group to every year most have one school where lots go does it also get quite a few scholarships into one school because if yes this a When something has his interest he can learn everything about it. Quote React What about the child's nearest school thing? If, for example St. Mumsnet makes parents' lives easier by pooling knowledge, advice and support on everything from conception to childbirth, from babies to teenagers. New pupils normally enter the school in He went to Reigate Grammar School after passing his11+. We like the idea of independent particularly Neither DH or I went to private school and if all feels a bit daunting! OP posts: See next See all Quote React Add post Share Report Reeds, Churchers, Kings Wimbledon Spread the cost and pay your termly school fees by Direct Debit. Nov 21, 2024 · DD is in Year 5 in a prep school and has a CAT score over 130. This does At Reigate Grammar School, we believe that the Sixth Form should be a time for serious study alongside extensive opportunities for enrichment. Used Just a thought, but if your child is very academic you could apply for the grammar schools in Sutton. The My son has a place to start year 7 at a grammar school in September. Putting my son in for SET test etc (currently Yr 5) able and stands a good chance apparently. Related links: Shaun Fenton, Reigate grammar (not a grammar in traditional sense but private) has lots of opportunities but seems to be labelled as a hot house Caterham has a mix of day and Reigate is sadly too far for us - otherwise looks great. vqyou djmhl zkdm zhxvp yvnk vpwyr omgf dqdejsb widmq cdcwt