Is Reed's School a boarding school or a day school?

Reed's School is a independent school offering both boarding and day places.

Does Reed's School require an entrance exam?

No entrance exam is required at Reed's School. Admission is based on academic records and a school reference.

What ages does Reed's School accept?

Reed's School welcomes students aged 10 to 19.

How many students attend Reed's School?

Reed's School has approximately 838 students.

What are the boarding fees at Reed's School?

Reed's School offers boarding. Contact the admissions office for current boarding fee information.

Is Reed's School recommended for expat families?

Sport Reed's School is consistently recommended by international and expat families.

How many Oxbridge places does Reed's School get?

In 2025, Reed's School had 4 Oxbridge acceptances. This included 0 Oxford and 4 Cambridge places.

Reed's School — International School in Cobham

Reed's School is an international school in Cobham, United Kingdom. Founded in 1924. It serves 838 students for students aged 10–19.

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Location & getting here

Postcode

KT11 2PU

Setting

Suburban

Nearest station

Oxshott900 m away

Nearest town

Cobham2.7 km

Prosperous Surrey commuter town with easy access to Heathrow and London; semi-rural surroundings popular with international families relocating to the UK.

Nearest airports

Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.

Airport	Distance	Drive from school	International note
Heathrow	16 km	~31 min	LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai
Gatwick	24 km	~41 min	LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR
London City	35 km	~56 min	—

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Est. 1924

Year Founded

838

Students Enrolled

Boarding Available

Bursaries Available

CCF Programme

Scholarships Available

Types Available

✓Academic Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry, awarded to candidates performing outstandingly well in entrance tests

✓Art Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry, portfolio and drawing class assessment required

✓Drama Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry, monologue recording and practical workshop required

✓Music Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry; Grade 3 (11+), Grade 5 (13+), or Grade 6 (Sixth Form) standard minimum on first instrument

✓Sport Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry; A-team level (11+), county/national potential (13+), or county standard (Sixth Form); major team sports include cricket, hockey, rugby

✓Academy Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry in golf, ski racing, swimming, and tennis

✓Headmaster's Award — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry for candidates excelling in 2+ categories but below scholarship standard in each

💡 Scholarship amounts and bursary likelihood analysis are in the Full Deep Report.

Merit-based Scholarships

Means-Tested Bursaries

A key advocate was the post-war Minister of Education Ellen Wilkinson, but the proposed national bursary scheme never got into legislation in that post-war age of severe budget constraints.

Key facts

Founded

1924

Ages

10–19 (Co-ed)

Pupils on roll

838

Fees

$ 29,115–$ 46,425 / year

Inspectorate

ISI

Fees & the true cost of attendance

Published fees · inclusive of VAT

Phase	Per term	Per year
Day Pupils (Years 7 & 8)	£9,705	£29,115
Day Pupils (Years 9 to 13)	£11,615	£34,845
Boarding Pupils (Years 7 & 8)	£13,230	£39,690
Boarding Pupils (Years 9 to 13)	£15,475	£46,425

Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)

Item	Frequency	Amount
Lunch charge	Per year	£1,215

Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.

Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.

Scholarships & financial assistance

Merit-based scholarships (7 types)

Academic Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry, awarded to candidates performing outstandingly well in entrance tests

Art Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry, portfolio and drawing class assessment required

Drama Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry, monologue recording and practical workshop required

Music Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry; Grade 3 (11+), Grade 5 (13+), or Grade 6 (Sixth Form) standard minimum on first instrument

Sport Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry; A-team level (11+), county/national potential (13+), or county standard (Sixth Form); major team sports include cricket, hockey, rugby

Academy Scholarship — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry in golf, ski racing, swimming, and tennis

Headmaster's Award — available at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form entry for candidates excelling in 2+ categories but below scholarship standard in each

ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.

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Bursaries (means-tested aid) — separate from scholarships and based on family income, not merit. Many schools offer bursaries covering 50–100% of fees for families who qualify but don't advertise this widely. Ask the Bursar whether a bursary programme exists, even if it's not on the website.

What Makes This School Different

Andrew Reed Award

co-curricular achievement framework requiring pupils to engage across sport, arts, service and skill development

Launch Car Challenge

STEM outreach programme involving 600+ Year 5 pupils from 12 schools annually; pupils design and race compressed-air-powered vehicles in the FutureTech building

Fun Olympiad

annual multi-sport day for 220 Year 4 pupils from 7 local state schools, partnering with Surrey County Cricket, Chelsea FC Foundation and other sporting bodies

FutureTech

innovative STEM facility housing LEGO workshops, design challenges and hands-on engineering activities

Rackets Cubed partnership

integrated 10-week programme combining squash, tennis, mathematics and nutrition for disadvantaged inner-city pupils

Mock Oxbridge Interviews

Sixth Formers from local state schools receive interview practice with Reed's staff

FutureCareers Fair and Seminars

biennial and termly career exploration events with 60+ industry representatives

Clubs & Activities

CricketHockeyRugbyNetball (for girls)GolfSki RacingSwimmingTennisBasketballBadminton+14 more

Expeditions include: Modern Languages exchanges to France and Spain, Ski trips (Head Ski Coach role and ski racing scholarships indicate regular provision), Drama trips and performances (professional director and production focus), Sports tournaments and fixtures (extensive fixture list for major and academy sports)

Academic Results

Oxbridge 2025

0 Oxford · 4 Cambridge

University Destinations 2025

University of Bath13University of Birmingham13University of Manchester11University of Nottingham11University of Exeter11Newcastle University10Northeastern University1

Admissions

Entry point	Assessment	Assessment date	Registration deadline
11+ (First Form / Year 7)	ISEB Common Pre-Tests (online, multiple choice): English 40 min, Mathematics 40 min, Non-Verbal Reasoning 30 min, Verbal Reasoning 25 min + informal interview + group activity + school reference	Pre-tests by 30th November 2026; interviews 4th–5th January 2027	Thursday 15th October 2026
13+ (Third Form / Year 9)	ISEB Common Pre-Tests (online, multiple choice): English 40 min, Mathematics 40 min, Non-Verbal Reasoning 30 min, Verbal Reasoning 25 min + informal interview + group activity + school reference	Pre-tests by 30th November 2026; interviews 4th–5th January 2027	Thursday 15th October 2026
Sixth Form / 16+ (Lower Sixth / Year 12)	Two written subject exams (45 minutes each, candidate choice from 16 subjects) + interview + predicted GCSE grades + school reference	Friday 6th November 2026	Friday 2nd October 2026

How to apply

Submit online registration form and pay £180 non-refundable registration fee
Complete entrance exams (ISEB Pre-Tests for 11+/13+; subject papers for Sixth Form)
Attend informal interview and group activity at school
School requests reference from current school; predicted grades requested for Sixth Form
Results notified by email (February 2027 for 11+/13+; 1st December 2026 for Sixth Form)
Confirm acceptance and pay Security Deposit (£1,500 for 11+, £3,000 for 13+)

What you'll need to submit

Online registration form
£180 registration fee (non-refundable)
For Sixth Form applicants: Additional Information Form with personal statement and possible A Level subjects

Open events

Whole School Open Mornings: April and September each year
Visitor Events: Autumn and Spring Terms (tours, Headmaster address, Q&A)

Scholarships: Scholarships available at 11+, 13+, and Sixth Form in Academic, Art, Drama, Music, Sport, and Academy categories (golf, ski racing, swimming, tennis); Headmaster's Award for candidates excelling in multiple categories.

Admissions contact: Admissions Office: 01932 869001; [email protected]

Comprehensive admissions information. Boys enter at 11+, 13+, and Sixth Form; girls enter at Sixth Form only. ISEB Pre-Tests can be sat at candidate's own school if agreed. Sixth Form Security Deposit amount not specified in provided content.

Why Families Choose

Sport
Academic

Student Demographics

School Type

co-ed

Age Range

10 – 19

School Background

Religious Affiliation

Church of England

Sports Programme

teams across 17 sports

Signature Sports

CricketHockeyRugbyTennisSkiing

Teams by Sport

Rugby Union

teams

Cricket

teams

Hockey

teams

Football

teams

Tennis

teams

Golf

teams

Netball

teams

Swimming

teams

Badminton

teams

Squash

teams

Skiing

teams

Rugby Sevens

teams

Hockey Indoor

teams

Hockey Sevens

teams

Cross Country

teams

Chess

teams

Hockey Sixes

teams

Also Offered

AthleticsBasketballTable Tennis

Recent Highlights

NationalYoull Cup (ISTA U19 Boys Tennis National Championship) - Winners2024

NationalYoull Cup (ISTA U19 Boys Tennis National Championship) - Winners2023

NationalYoull Cup (ISTA U19 Boys Tennis National Championship) - Winners (historical)2014

NationalD'Abernon Cup (Old Reedonians) - Champions2018

Notable Coaches

Mr C Boyle

Head of Cricket

High Performance focus

Keith Medlycott

Cricket Professional

Nearly 400 first-class wickets, England tour player (1989-90), England A (Sri Lanka), former Surrey County coach

Facilities

Jarrett Indoor Cricket Centre (5 lanes with PitchVision Smartlane)2 floodlit astroturf pitchesExpansive rugby pitchesCricket pitchesOutdoor tennis courtsIndoor tennis courtsNetball courtsSports hallSquash courtsMulti-fitness gym

Director of Sport: Mr A Watts