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Reigate Grammar School (RGS), through a bespoke leadership, academic and pastoral model, is recognised as the premier HMC co-educational independent day school in the UK and the first of its kind to be awarded ‘Exceptional’ by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in 2016, and ‘Excellent’ in all areas in the most recent 2023 Inspection.

RGS has been recognised nationally on many occasions and in various categories. It was awarded the UK Independent School of the Year for Pastoral Care and Wellbeing in 2019 and awarded the status of High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class School. In 2020, RGS was awarded Tatler UK Independent School of the Year. In 2021 it was awarded UK School of the Year for Social Mobility and in 2023 for Community Outreach. Recently, Reigate Grammar School received the accolade of UK Independent School of the Year 2025 by the Sunday Times. 

Reigate Grammar School was founded in 1675, from a legacy gift bequeathed by Henry Smith, an Alderman of the City of London, for the relief of the poor through education. Today, it continues with Henry Smith’s vision of providing opportunities to children from all backgrounds. Reigate Grammar School is extremely proud of its long history and ethos – it has been changing lives since 1675. RGS is currently celebrating its 350th Anniversary. 

Reigate Grammar School (RGS) provides a world-class education for children from ages 2-18. With over 1,000 pupils in the upper school it also has three junior schools: Reigate St Mary’s (with 4000 pupils aged 2-11) was awarded ‘excellent’ in every category in their 2024 ISI Inspection Report; whilst RGS Chinthurst (with 300 pupils aged 2-11), and RGS Micklefield (270 pupils aged 2-11) have recently been shortlisted for UK Independent Prep School of the Year. We also have our pre-prep RGS St Christopher’s (150 pupils aged 2-7). Most recently, RGS Surrey Hills (formerly Boxhill School) has joined the Reigate family with the offer of international boarding (450 pupils 11-18). The strength of the RGS brand; its leadership and staff; its location and strong academic performance makes it a very attractive destination for prospective parents. Due to its leadership, performance and reputation, the demand for entry is extremely high.

Reigate Grammar School International (RGSI) was established in 2016 as a 100% owned subsidiary of Reigate Grammar School with a strategic vision to establish international schools and to provide education consultancy services around the world under licence to Reigate Grammar School. This includes sharing its ethos; pupil welfare and pastoral model; teaching and learning philosophy; curriculum design expertise and operational systems. It also provides opportunities for student exchange; cams and boarding experience in the UK for its global village of schools and affiliates. 

This is a notable chapter in Reigate Grammar School’s 350-year history. By developing international connections, RGS aims to establish cultural and learning links to provide visit and exchange opportunities for students and staff. Developing international links and perspectives opens up cultural and learning opportunities across continents. RGSI is firmly established in China and Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Cambodia and recently completed contracts to establish RGS in the UAE and Turkey.

“Central to our ethos is the belief that every child who receives a Reigate Grammar School education is on a journey with noble purpose and will go on to make the world a better place.”

We are pleased to highlight that one of our notable Reigatians, Sir Kier Starmer, is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 

If you have any questions and wish to know more about RGS International, partnership opportunities and our educational offer, then please do not hesitate to contact me directly. 

Best wishes,
Sean Davey
Global Business Director, Reigate Grammar School International

Email: RGSI@rgsinternational.org

Tel: +44 (0)1737 222231