In line with the first aim of the school - to continue the tradition of providing an excellent all-round education to talented pupils from a wide range of social backgrounds - Reigate Grammar School offers a range of Scholarships and Bursaries, outlined below.
If you have any queries about applying for Scholarships, that are not answered by the below information, please contact Mrs Kennedy, Admissions Secretary tel: 01737 222231. If you have any queries about applying for a RGS Bursary, please contact the Bursar's Office, tel: 01737 222231.
Academic Scholarships
A number of academic scholarships are available to candidates entering the school at the ages of 11, 13 and 16. These will be awarded as a result of performance in the Entrance Examination, except for 16+ candidates, who sit a separate examination.
All Academic Scholarships have a fixed value of £1,000 per annum, but will carry with them the opportunity to apply for an additional fee reduction which, depending on parental income and assets, may be up to 100% of the school fee.
Music Scholarships and Exhibitions
Boys and girls with considerable musical ability or potential may compete for the School's Music Scholarships at an audition in November (13+ and 16+) before the year of entry or February (11+) of the year of entry.
Music Scholarships have a fixed value of £1,000 per annum (although more may be availbale in exceptional cases). As with other scholarships, parents may also apply for an additional fee reduction which, depending on parental income and assets, may be up to 100% of the school fee.
Ragg Scholarships (All-rounder awards)
A small number of all-rounder awards are available at age 11 and 13 for pupils who show potential in at least two extra-curricular areas. For further details, please contact the Admissions Secretary.
All Ragg Scholarships have a fixed value of £1,000 per annum, but carry with them the opportunity to apply for an additional fee reduction which, depending on parental income and assets, may be up to 100% of the school fee.
Sports Scholarships
Sports Scholarships are available for entry to the Sixth Form only. These will be open to both internal and external candidates, and will be awarded on the basis of interviews and practical assessments conducted during the Autumn Term preceding entry to the Sixth Form. Candidates should be of at least county standard in their chosen sport, which must be one which is played competitively at RGS. In return, scholarship holders will commit to representing the school in at least one sport throughout the Sixth Form. For further information and an application form, please contact the Admissions Secretary.
Harrison Scholarships
Through the generosity of the Peter Harrison Foundation, several means-tested Scholarships of up to 50% of fees will be provided for entry. Further remission may be awarded by the school in appropriate circumstances. Available for 11+ entry to boys and girls living within the Reigate and Banstead area.
Further details of the Harrison Foundation can be found by following this link.
Reigate Grammar School Bursaries
This is a 'means-tested' scheme with fee remission determined on a sliding scale which will offer up to 100% of the tuition fees. Children who have reached the required academic standard, but whose parents could not otherwise afford full fees, will be eligible for these places. Assistance towards the cost of school uniform, school meals and travel costs may also be available in cases of particular need. Prospective parents interested in obtaining further details should contact the Bursar.
Temporary Bursaries
Limited funds are available to alleviate temporary financial hardship, and families are able to discuss individual situations with the Bursar in the hope that a mutually acceptable arrangement can be found.
Discounts for Brothers and Sisters
When families have two or more children at Reigate Grammar School at the same time, a 5% discount is allowed in respect of the second child, and a 10% discount for the third and any subsequent children.