Entry at 11+

For entry in September 2024

Boys and girls who will be 11 years old on 1 September of the year of proposed entry sit an entrance examination early in January of the same year. There will be three papers, one each in Mathematics, English and verbal & non-verbal Reasoning.

KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY (final dates to be updated during the Summer term)

Mid November 2024 – Closing date for applications
If you miss this date and still wish to apply, please contact Mrs Marie Walker in Admissions on 01737 222231 or email: admissions@reigategrammar.org

End November 2024 – Scholarships Form Deadline

Early January 2025 – Bursary Application Deadline

Early January 2025 – 11+ exam day
During the day, prospective pupils also have the opportunity to sample one of the many activities that are on offer. All candidates will automatically be considered for academic scholarships.

January 2025 – Interviews
Candidates are interviewed by a member of staff and will be asked to talk about their hobbies and interests. Candidates will also have a group interview with the Headmaster.

January 2025 – Scholarship Assessment Days

February 2025 – offers of places
Offers of places for 11+ entry will be sent to parents during February 2024, in line with other local independent schools.

March 2025 – Acceptance Forms returned

ENTRANCE EXAM GUIDANCE (for 2024 entry)

There will be three exams: Mathematics, English and a written Reasoning test (verbal and non-verbal). Sample entrance examination papers can be found below.

The computerised example below provides a sample of the types of questions that will appear in the RGS assessment.

For more information or if you have any queries please contact Mrs Marie Walker in Admissions on 01737 222231 or email: admissions@reigategrammar.org

References
In advance of any entrance examination or interview, we will always ask each candidate’s current school for a confidential written report. It is therefore important that parents inform their child’s current school that they have lodged an application with us.