Record-Breaking GCSE Results For Reigate Grammar School Students
Reigate Grammar School students are celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results, marking the school’s most successful results day ever. With a remarkable sweep of top grades, this cohort has set a new benchmark of academic achievement.
An outstanding 90% of all grades awarded were at Grade 7 or above, with nearly three-quarters at the very top grades of 8 or 9. In most subjects, Grade 9 was the most frequently awarded mark, reflecting the depth of achievement across the curriculum.
This year also saw more Grade 9’s than ever before and a record number of students achieving straight Grade 9s – a 66% increase on last year – an extraordinary accomplishment that places them among the highest-performing students nationally.
Headmaster Shaun Fenton, OBE, commented:
'These results are astonishing – but what makes them truly special is that they come from a community of young people who are kind, creative, resilient and inspirational. They have balanced their studies with music, sport, drama, thousands of hours of volunteering, supporting charities, Duke of Edinburgh, Model United Nations and developing as global citizens – and in the process they have become remarkable young people ready to take on the world.'
As they move into Sixth Form, joined by many new peers from local schools, they can enjoy the school’s award-winning Harrison Centre, a university standard facility serving as a bridge to world class universities – balancing academic excellence with great fun and a rich co-curricular programme.
These exceptional results are because of inspirational teachers, supportive families, and above all, young people who care for one another and lift each other up to be their best selves. That is the RGS way.
Prospective students and families are invited to attend the RGS Sixth Form Information Evening on Thursday 18 September, to explore subject choices, meet teachers and talk to current Sixth Formers, and find out more about Sixth Form at RGS. Our whole school Annual Open Day takes place on Saturday 27 September. Come and discover the full RGS school experience – meet our inspiring staff and take a student-led tour to experience life at RGS first hand. Book your visit at rgs.to/open
Across the RGS Family of Schools, there is much to celebrate this summer. At RGS Surrey Hills, students are also enjoying record results – the strongest in the school’s history – reflecting the transformative impact of new leadership and revitalised teaching and learning. RGS Surrey Hills proves that a small, close-knit school can deliver big outcomes, with standout successes across subjects including Geography, History, French and Computer Science.
*About the Reigate Grammar School Group of Schools*
Reigate Grammar School is the Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2025, a leading co-educational day school known for combining academic excellence with a strong sense of care and community. Students are encouraged to thrive both in the classroom and beyond it, developing the character, confidence, and compassion to make a difference in the world.
The RGS Group of Schools includes three Prep Schools - Chinthurst, Micklefield, and Reigate St Mary’s, and a Pre-Prep, St Christopher’s. Together, they provide a joined-up journey into senior school through a supportive early offer programme. RGS Surrey Hills, the newest member of the group, extends the RGS ethos to families in and around Dorking and the Surrey Hills, while also offering boarding opportunities for international students coming to study in the UK.
The group also includes a growing network of RGS International Schools, from Vietnam, China, and Malaysia to Cambodia, Dubai, and South Africa - creating a global community connected by shared values.
RGS is also proud to count among its alumni the current UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
August 2025