RGS UK and RGS International

For 350 years, Reigate Grammar School has been at the heart of the community, nurturing young minds and shaping futures. So now, let’s celebrate that rich history and build towards an even brighter future.

Reigate Grammar School UK (RGS-UK) was founded by Alderman Henry Smith in 1675. For over 345 years, young people have been educated on the same site, in the heart of Reigate, a historic market town 15 miles south of the City of London. RGS-UK is recognized as the premier co-educational independent day school in the UK, offering the very best academic education with equal prominence placed on the arts, sport and a rich extra-curricular programme.

In recent years, RGS-UK has continued to earn national acclaim for its excellence and innovation. In 2025, it was named Independent Secondary School of the Year by The Sunday Times, celebrating its ability to foster happy,

curious and high-achieving students. The school has also taken a forward-thinking approach to education, integrating AI-powered private tutors to enhance personalised learning. As part of its 350th anniversary celebrations, RGS hosted a spectacular concert at Guildford Cathedral, reflecting its deep-rooted heritage and ongoing dedication to the arts.

These achievements build on past accolades, including the 2021 Tatler School of the Year award and recognition for Wellbeing and Pastoral Care at the UK Independent School of the Year Awards. RGS-UK remains a leader in holistic, world-class education and continues to pioneer the High Performance Learning (HPL) approach, nurturing global citizens, advanced performers, and enterprising learners.

Qurtobah Campus Overview (Nursery – Year 5)


 Key Stage 1 & Lower Key Stage 2

The Qurtobah Campus provides a vibrant, purpose-built environment for students from Nursery to Year 5, supporting academic, creative, and physical development in early and primary education.

Key Facilities:

  • Large indoor swimming pool for regular lessons
  • Expansive outdoor playgrounds and multiple sports courts
  • Bright activity rooms and age-appropriate libraries
  • Music room, IT room, and performance areas
  • Indoor gymnasium and a modern canteen
  • Relaxing Parents’ Café for community engagement

Early Years (Nursery & Reception):

  • Classrooms with both structured learning and activity areas
  • Built-in toilets and direct access to secure outdoor learning spaces
  • Small splash pool, art studio, music room, and IT access
  • Outdoor playground with bicycle track, strength equipment, and Montessori role play area

The Qurtubah Campus is designed to foster curiosity, independence, and joy in learning for young children in a safe, stimulating environment.

Ghirnatah Campus Overview (Years 7–13)

Key Stage 3 to Sixth Form,

The Ghirnatah Campus is home to students from Key Stage 3 to Sixth Form, providing a dynamic and supportive environment focused on academic excellence, creativity, and wellbeing.

Key Facilities:

  • Subject-specific classrooms
  • Science labs for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
  • Multiple ICT labs and Innovation Labs (AI, 3D printing, design tech)
  • Large auditorium and vibrant atrium for events
  • Dedicated Sixth Form area with study zones and university prep support
  • Two libraries: one for group research, one for quiet study
  • LOTE classrooms (Arabic, Islamic Studies, French)

Sports Facilities:

  • Full-sized football field, basketball courts, and cricket training area
  • Indoor sports hall with table tennis
  • Multi-purpose indoor gymnasium

Campus Life:

  • The Grove: outdoor green space with stage and modern seating
  • Outdoor Parents’ Café for community connection
  • Open-air student canteen for relaxed dining and social interaction