Entry at 11+

For entry in September 2025

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 

Monday 11 November 2024 – Closing date for applications
If you miss this date and still wish to apply, please contact Mrs Philippa Watkins, Director of Admissions on 01737 222231 or email: admissions@reigategrammar.org

• Application deadline (includes bursary/scholarship registration): Monday 11 November 2024
• Scholarship forms returned by: Monday 25 November 2024
• Bursary forms returned by: Friday 3 January 2025
• Entrance Exam: Tuesday 7 January 2025  – 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.
• Interview days: Saturday 18 and Saturday 25 January 2025 – 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.
• Scholarship Assessment Days: Saturday 18, Wednesday 22, Thursday 23, Friday 24 and Saturday 25 January 2025
• Offers posted: Thursday 13 February 2025 
• Acceptance forms returned by: Wednesday 5 March 2025 (12 noon)

ENTRANCE EXAM GUIDANCE (for 2025 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.

If you have a query or simply would prefer to talk to someone about admissions please contact our Admissions Team, Mrs Philippa Watkins or Mrs Marie Walker (tel: 01737 222231, email admissions@reigategrammar.org ). They will be very pleased to answer your questions and walk you through the process.

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.