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Reigate St Mary’s is rightly recognised as a happy school with a warm, caring atmosphere. Many visitors comment on the impression the school gives of being a ‘large, happy family’. At St Mary’s we believe that children will only reach their potential in all areas of learning if they feel valued and have self esteem. To this end, we place great importance on praise and reward and on helping pupils to develop good relationships with their peers and their teachers.

The objective of the school is to provide a balanced education for boys and girls up to senior entry. We aim to optimise every individual child’s capabilities and prepare for the right secondary school for each child. Our task is broader then mere exam success. Our focus is to help pupils to become self confident, self assured citizens, who will reach their teenage years prepared academically, emotionally and socially for the challenges that lie ahead.

Although the Choir forms an important part of the school, the choristers only form a small percentage of our pupils and children do not have to be musical to succeed in the school. However, the strong musical tradition means that all pupils are exposed to high standards, both instrumental and vocal, and therefore there is enthusiasm and encouragement for everyone to develop their musical talents.