Admissions Timetable
Please see the Admissions timetables below for the academic year 2025 to 2026.
Applications for entry in 2026 opened at midday on Monday 22 September 2025.
Due to the high level of demand for places, it is strongly recommended that all applications for entry to the College in September 2026 are made before 1 November 2025. Applications received after this time will be added to a waiting list.
Applications for entry in 2026 should be made via www.reigate.ac.uk/apply.
For entry September 2026
April/May/June 2025
Presentation by Reigate College at Year 10 assemblies.
June/July 2025
Year 10 Taster Day for students from Partner Schools.
September 2025
Presentation by Reigate College at Year 11 assemblies.
Students receive prospectus packs and guidance information through their school to help them make their online application.
9 September 2025
Bookings open for 2025 Open Evenings. See Open Events
22 September 2025
Admissions open for entry September 2026. See Application form and Admissions Policy page
30 Sep, 2 Oct and 6 Oct 2025
Reigate College Open Evenings
5.30pm to 8.00pm
October Half Term
The application deadline for all students attending Partner Schools is before your school’s October Half Term holiday
November 2025 to December 2025
Students from the College’s Partner Schools are invited to the College for interviews.
November 2025 to March 2026
Auditions for Music, Dance and some Performing Arts courses
December 2025 to January 2026
Places offered to students from the College’s Partner Schools.
24 June 2026
Introductory Day 1 – students are invited to one of two Introductory Days, during which they attend three short lessons
26 June 2026
Introductory Day 2 – students are invited to one of two Introductory Days, during which they attend three short lessons
20 Aug 2026
GCSE Results Day
25 Aug 2026
Choices Day – students join a temporary tutor group and ‘try out’ some chosen subjects.
This is a compulsory day for all new Lower Sixth.
If students do not attend and the College is not notified in advance, students will be withdrawn and places offered to other students.
26 August and 27 August 2026
Enrolment – students have an individual consultation with an experienced member of staff and finalise their study programmes. Students will be advised individually as to which day and time.
28 Aug 2026
INSET day
1 Sept 2026
U6 Re-enrolment/Sports Trials
3 Sept 2026
Sports Trials
4 Sep 2026
Block teaching day (Lower Sixth only)
7 Sep 2026
Start of timetabled lessons for all students
9 September 2025
Bookings open for 2025 Open Evenings. See Open Events
22 September 2025
Admissions open for entry September 2026. See Application form and Admissions Policy page
30 Sep, 2 Oct and 6 Oct 2025
Reigate College Open Evenings
5.30pm to 8.00pm
1 Nov 2025
Initial cut-off date for applications.
Applications received before this date will be considered according to point 4 of the Admissions Policy.
After
1 Nov 2025
Students applying after this date will be dealt with as shown under point 7 of the Admissions Policy.
November 2025 to Mar 2026
Students from the College’s non-partner schools are invited to the College for interviews.
By end March 2026
We aim to offer places to students from the College’s non-partner schools within 4 weeks of being interviewed.
Nov 2025 to March 2026
Auditions for Music, Dance and some Performing Arts courses
24 June 2026
Introductory Day 1 – students are invited to one of two Introductory Days, during which they attend three short lessons
26 June 2026
Introductory Day 2 – students are invited to one of two Introductory Days, during which they attend three short lessons
20 Aug 2026
GCSE Results Day
25 Aug 2026
Choices Day – students join a temporary tutor group and ‘try out’ some chosen subjects.
This is a compulsory day for all new Lower Sixth.
If students do not attend and the College is not notified in advance, students will be withdrawn and places offered to other students.
26 Aug and 27 Aug 2026
Enrolment – students have an individual consultation with an experienced member of staff and finalise their study programmes. Students will be advised individually as to which day and time.
28 Aug 2026
INSET day
1 Sept 2026
U6 Re-enrolment/Sports Trials
3 Sept 2026
Sports Trials
4 Sep 2026
Block teaching day (Lower Sixth only)
7 Sep 2026
Start of timetabled lessons for all students


