Reigate Grammar School

Reigate Grammar School is a 2–18 mixed private day school in Reigate, Surrey, England. It was established in 1675 by Henry Smith. History The school was founded as a free school for poor boys in 1675 by Alderman Henry Smith with Jon Williamson, the vicar of Reigate, as master. It remained in the hands of the church until 1862 when a board of governors was appointed. Under the Education Act of 1944 it became a voluntary aided grammar school, providing access on the basis of academic ability as measured by the 11-Plus examination. In 1976, it converted to its current fee-paying independent status. At the same time the sixth form was opened up to girls. In 1993, the school became fully co-educational. In 2003, the school merged with a local prep school St. Mary's School. This is now called Reigate St Mary's Prep and Choir School and serves as the junior school, taking children from three to eleven, most of whom then proceed to the senior school. School life Terms As in most schools in the UK there are three terms in the academic year. The Michaelmas Term from early September to mid-December. This is the normal term for new boys to be admitted into the school The Lent Term from early January to a time a week or two before Easter falls that year The Trinity Term from mid-late April to early July, during which time boys sit most public exams