Address: Sandy Lane, Cobham, Surrey KT11 2ES
Website: reeds.surrey.sch.uk
Founded: 1813
Pupils: 850, ages 11-18 (boys) and 16-18 (girls)
Termly Fees: £9,265-£14,595
Head Teacher: Mark Hoskins BA MA MSc
Religious Affiliation: Church of England but open to all faiths
Entrance Procedure: Selective
Contact: [email protected] or 01932 869001
School Visits: Two open mornings per year, with smaller group visits also available
The Curriculum
The forward-looking educational curriculum at Reed’s provides as broad an education as possible. The curriculum in each year is designed to lead naturally into the next stage of a pupil’s education, with subjects taught by specialist teachers at all levels. The philosophy behind the Reed’s curriculum is based on three dimensions: core knowledge, skills and values. The ability to impart information, share knowledge and make connections across multiple disciplines is crucial.
Sport & The Arts
Cocurricular life is an essential part of the educational experience offered by Reed’s. Hockey, rugby, cricket and netball are the major sports, with academies in tennis, ski racing, golf and swimming, plus a wide range of additional sports. Access is offered to the highest quality sporting opportunities, aiming to generate a lifelong love of sport. Drama, music, fine art, graphic design and photography all nurture self-expression, spark imagination and build confidence while instilling a lifelong appreciation for creativity.
Pastoral Care
The bedrock of a Reed’s education is the quality of the pastoral care given. It underpins the very essence of school life and places pupils at the heart of the school, with an emphasis on values and character to provide a rounded education. Reed’s believes this is critical to produce happy and secure children who will thrive in and outside the classroom. The house system and boarding infrastructure provide the wrap-around care that benefits all pupils.
Scholarship Achievements
The majority of pupils go on to Russell Group or prestigious overseas unversities to study a vast range of courses. In recent years, record numbers of places have been offered to study medicine and veterinary medicine.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To provide an excellent education that inspires pupils to achieve their full potential and prepares them for a rapidly changing world with the ability to think critically. Instilling values of compassion, curiosity, resilience, responsibility and independence means they leave Reed’s as rounded individuals.
