Entry at 13+ Pre-Test 2028

The recommended route for 13+ applications

There are two routes for entry to Reigate Grammar School at 13+. Candidates may either sit the entrance examination whilst they are in Year 8 or sit the 13+ pre-test whilst they are in Year 6.

13 + Pre-Test entrance procedure
(for candidates in Year 6)

Candidates wishing to join the school at 13+ in September 2027 may sit the entrance examination whilst they are in Year 6. Boys and girls who will be 13 years old on the 1 September of the year of proposed entry sit an entrance examination in the spring term of Year 6. Three areas will be assessed: Mathematics, English and verbal & non-verbal Reasoning. Sample papers can be found below.

KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 

Monday 7 November 2025 – Closing date for applications
If you have 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 7 November 2025
• Scholarship forms returned by: Monday 7 November 2025
• Bursary forms returned by: Monday 7 November 2025
• Entrance Assessment and Activity Day: Wednesday 7 January 2026 – 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 24 January and Saturday 31 January 2026 – 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 24, Wednesday 28, Thursday 29, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 January 2026
• Offers posted: Thursday 12 February 2026
• Acceptance forms returned by: Wednesday 4 March 2026

ENTRANCE EXAM GUIDANCE (for 2028 entry)

There will be three exams: Mathematics, English and a written Reasoning test (verbal and non-verbal). Sample entrance examination papers for 13+ pre test entry 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.