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  • Independent school for boys

Reed's School: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Sandy Lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2ES

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Thu 15 Oct

    Thursday 15 October 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: Reed's School, checked

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £9,705a term

    2026–27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Reed's School, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Scholarship assessments: art, drama, music

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Interviews

Reed's School sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Reed's School takes new pupils at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school and the ISEB Common Pre-Test (an online test many independent schools share).

    Registration closes: Thursday 15 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 13+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school and the ISEB Common Pre-Test (an online test many independent schools share). Tests are taken in Year 6, with a place offered ahead of entry.

    Registration closes: Thursday 15 October 2026 (for September 2029 entry)

  • 16+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school, GCSE grade requirements and own subject papers.

    Registration closes: Friday 2 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Reed's School, checked

More about entry from our guide

Today the school is for boys, with a co-educational sixth formReed's School: PupilsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Reed's is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys 11-18 with a co-educational Sixth Form.View the official source. Girls join Year 7 from September 2027 and Year 9 from September 2029, which is the entry year now being assessed at 13+, so 13+ applications for September 2029 are mixedReed's School: Pupils (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: We are delighted to be able to welcome girls to our First Form (Year 7) from September 2027 and Third Form (Year 9) from September 2029.View the official source.

11+ (Year 7)

The 11+ process combines the ISEB Pre-Test, a reference from the current school, and an interview with group activities at Reed's. Offers come in February 2027Reed's School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Parents/Guardians will be notified of the outcome of the assessments by email in February 2027.View the official source.

  • What the school assesses: group or team activityReed's School: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Prior to their interview, candidates will take part in a group activity which will include team building tasks and is designed to put them at ease before their interview.View the official source; interviewReed's School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: All candidates will be invited into Reed’s School for an informal interview with a member of staff.View the official source; ISEB Common Pre-TestReed's School: Iseb pretestChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Candidates will sit the ISEB Common Pre-Tests.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolReed's School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Once applications have closed, we will contact a candidate's current school to request a reference.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Reed's School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The process for applications for 2027 is shown below.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesThursday 15 October 2026Reed's School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th October 2026.View the official source
AssessmentMonday 30 November 2026Reed's School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: All candidates for 11+ entry in 2027 will need to complete the tests by 30th November 2026.View the official source
InterviewsMonday 4 January 2027 and Tuesday 5 January 2027Reed's School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The interviews for 11+ 2027 Entry will take place on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th January 2027.View the official source
OffersFebruary 2027Reed's School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Parents/Guardians will be notified of the outcome of the assessments by email in February 2027.View the official source
Accept an offer byMarch 2027Reed's School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: We require confirmation of acceptance of a place at Reed’s, along with payment of the Security Deposit of £1500 to be made by early March 2027.View the official source
Scholarship application byThursday 15 October 2026Reed's School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The closing date for Scholarship Applications for 11+ entry in 2027 is Thursday 15th October 2026 (other than for Academic Scholarships as set out below).View the official source
Scholarship assessmentTuesday 17 November 2026 (art, drama, music); November 2026 (sport)Reed's School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Art, Drama and Music Scholarship Assessments will take place on Tuesday 17th November 2026.View the official source
Who can applymixedReed's School: Pupils (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: We are delighted to be able to welcome girls to our First Form (Year 7) from September 2027 and Third Form (Year 9) from September 2029.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesReed's School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Reed's School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The process for applications for 2027 is shown below.View the official source
AssessmentReed's School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Reed's School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The process for applications for 2027 is shown below.View the official source
OffersReed's School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Reed's School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The process for applications for 2027 is shown below.View the official source

13+ (Year 9)

Year 9 places are decided in Year 6 through the same Pre-Test and interview days, with a deferred offer; the school says applications for September 2028 entry have closed.

  • What the school assesses: group or team activityReed's School: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Prior to their interview, candidates will take part in a group activity which will include team building tasks and is designed to put them at ease before their interview.View the official source; interviewReed's School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The interviews for 13+ 2029 Entry will take place on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th January 2027.View the official source; ISEB Common Pre-TestReed's School: Iseb pretestChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Third Form (Year 9) for entry in September 2029 | By closing date 15th October 2026 | ISEB Common Pre-Tests to be completed by 30th Nov 2026 An informal interview with a member of staff in Jan 2027View the official source; reference or report from current schoolReed's School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: We will contact the candidate’s current school when they are in Year 8 to request an updated reference before joining Reed’s in September of Year 9.View the official source
  • First assessment taken in: Year 6Reed's School: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: When you register you need to apply for either 11+ or 13+ as candidates sit entrance exams in Year 6 for both entry points.View the official source
  • Offers made early for deferred entry: YesReed's School: Deferred offerChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: If a candidate is offered and accepts a 13+ place following the pre-tests in Year 6, it is expected that they will continue to make excellent progress in the final two years at their current school.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2029Reed's School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Applications for 2028 have now closed, the process for applications for 2029 is shown below.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Scholarship application byFriday 22 January 2027Reed's School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The closing date for all Scholarship applications for 13+ entry in 2027 is Friday 22nd January 2027.View the official source
Scholarship assessmentMonday 8 March 2027 (sport); Tuesday 9 March 2027 (art, music, drama)Reed's School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The Sports Scholarship Assessments will take place on Monday 8th March 2027 and Art, Music and Drama Scholarship Assessments will be held on Tuesday 9th March 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2029

StepDate
Registration closesThursday 15 October 2026Reed's School: Registration deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Third Form (Year 9) for entry in September 2029 | By closing date 15th October 2026View the official source
AssessmentMonday 30 November 2026Reed's School: Assessment date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: All candidates for 13+ entry in 2029 will need to complete the tests by 30th November 2026.View the official source
InterviewsMonday 4 January 2027 and Tuesday 5 January 2027Reed's School: Interview date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The interviews for 13+ 2029 Entry will take place on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th January 2027.View the official source
OffersFebruary 2027Reed's School: Offer date (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Parents/Guardians will be notified of the outcome of the assessments by email in February 2027.View the official source
Accept an offer byMarch 2027Reed's School: Acceptance deadline (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: We require confirmation of acceptance of a place at Reed’s, along with payment of the Security Deposit of £3000 to be made by early March 2027.View the official source
Who can applymixedReed's School: Pupils (2029)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: We are delighted to be able to welcome girls to our First Form (Year 7) from September 2027 and Third Form (Year 9) from September 2029.View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Sixth-form applications for September 2027 closed on Friday 2 October 2026Reed's School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October 2026.View the official source. Applicants sit subject papers on Friday 6 November 2026Reed's School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The Examination Day will be held on Friday, 6th November 2026.View the official source, with offers on Tuesday 1 December 2026Reed's School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Parents/Guardians will be notified of the outcome of the assessments by email on Tuesday 1st December 2026.View the official source.

  • What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsReed's School: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: As a guide, we would expect candidates to achieve a wide range of good GCSE/IGCSE grades, mainly at grades 6, 7, 8 and 9.View the official source; interviewReed's School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: All candidates will be examined in two academic subjects (45 minutes each) and will have an interview with a member of staff.View the official source; subject papersReed's School: Own subject papersChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: All candidates will be examined in two academic subjects (45 minutes each) and will have an interview with a member of staff.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolReed's School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Immediately following the closing date, we will contact a candidate’s current school to ask for a reference and predicted GCSE grades as we will assume that they have been informed.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Reed's School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: For Sixth Form entry to Reed’s in September 2027, please submit an online Registration Form together with the non-refundable Registration Fee.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesFriday 2 October 2026Reed's School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October 2026.View the official source
AssessmentFriday 6 November 2026Reed's School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The Examination Day will be held on Friday, 6th November 2026.View the official source
OffersTuesday 1 December 2026Reed's School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Parents/Guardians will be notified of the outcome of the assessments by email on Tuesday 1st December 2026.View the official source
Accept an offer byThursday 10 December 2026Reed's School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: We require confirmation of acceptance of a place at Reed’s, along with payment of the Security Deposit to be made by 12 noon on Thursday 10th December 2026.View the official source
Scholarship application byFriday 2 October 2026Reed's School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The closing date for Scholarship applications for Sixth Form entry in 2027 is Friday 2nd October 2026 (other than for Academic Scholarships as set out below).View the official source
Scholarship assessmentFriday 6 November 2026 (art, drama); Monday 9 November 2026 (music); Monday 9 November 2026 (sport and academy sport)Reed's School: Scholarship assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Art and Drama Scholarship assessments will take place on the same day as the entrance Exams on Friday 6th November 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesReed's School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Reed's School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications for entry in 2027 are now closed.View the official source
AssessmentReed's School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Reed's School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications for entry in 2027 are now closed.View the official source
OffersReed's School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Reed's School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Applications for entry in 2027 are now closed.View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Reed's School

  1. Done: Registration closes for 11+ entry

  2. Done: Scholarship applications close

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Next: Scholarship assessments: art, drama, music

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Entrance tests

  5. Coming up: Interviews

  6. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  7. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    Expected

Dates for the other ways in13+ and 16+

13+ entry, September 2029

  1. Done: Registration closes for 13+ entry

  2. Next: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Interviews

  4. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  5. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    Expected

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Done: Registration closes for 16+ entry

  2. Done: Scholarship applications close

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Next: Entrance tests

  4. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: art, drama

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  5. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: music

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  6. Coming up: Scholarship assessments: sport and academy sport

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  7. Coming up: Offers sent

  8. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 7 weeks

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Reed's School in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
11 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Reed's is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys 11-18 with a co-educational Sixth Form.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Scholarships
6 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding
day pupils and boarders
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in
11+, 13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 110%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£180VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £9,705 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£9,705 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, full boarding
£13,230 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day
£11,615 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, full boarding
£15,475 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£11,615 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, full boarding
£15,475 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees include VAT

Registration fee: £180 (VAT not stated by the school).

Source: Reed's School, checked

Joining atDayFull boarding
11+£9,705 per term (including VAT)Reed's School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Day Pupils (Years 7 & 8) | £9,705View the official source£13,230 per term (including VAT)Reed's School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Boarding Pupils (Years 7 & 8) | £13,230View the official source
13+£11,615 per term (including VAT)Reed's School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Day Pupils (Years 9 to 13) | £11,615View the official source£15,475 per term (including VAT)Reed's School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Boarding Pupils (Years 9 to 13) | £15,475View the official source
16+£11,615 per term (including VAT)Reed's School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Day Pupils (Years 9 to 13) | £11,615View the official source£15,475 per term (including VAT)Reed's School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Boarding Pupils (Years 9 to 13) | £15,475View the official source
  • Registration fee: £180Reed's School: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: For entry in future years a Registration Form can be submitted at any time together with the £180 non-refundable Registration Fee.View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (day): £1,500 (11+ entry); £3,000 (13+ entry); £1,500 (Sixth Form entry)Reed's School: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: We require confirmation of acceptance of a place at Reed’s, along with payment of the Security Deposit of £1500 to be made by early March 2027.View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (boarding): £1,500 (11+ entry); £3,000 (13+ entry); £1,500 (Sixth Form entry)Reed's School: Deposit boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: We require confirmation of acceptance of a place at Reed’s, along with payment of the Security Deposit of £1500 to be made by early March 2027.View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 110% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 110% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
For academic, art, drama, music, other and sport, at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry.

Source: Reed's School, checked

  • Largest bursary: up to 110%Reed's School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Bursaries are means-tested and range from 10%-110% with higher awards available where boarding is required.View the official source of fees, means-tested
  • Scholarships offered: academicReed's School: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The scholarships that can be awarded at 11+ are: Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, artReed's School: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The scholarships that can be awarded at 11+ are: Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, dramaReed's School: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The scholarships that can be awarded at 11+ are: Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, musicReed's School: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The scholarships that can be awarded at 11+ are: Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source, otherReed's School: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: It is possible to apply for a Sports Scholarship and/or an Academy Scholarship but only one can be awarded.View the official source, sportReed's School: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: The scholarships that can be awarded at 11+ are: Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport.View the official source
  • Scholarship entry points: 11+Reed's School: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Scholarships are available at 11+, 13+ or Sixth Form entry.View the official source, 13+Reed's School: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Scholarships are available at 11+, 13+ or Sixth Form entry.View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Reed's School: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Scholarships are available at 11+, 13+ or Sixth Form entry.View the official source

Open days

Next: Open Morning, Sat 17 Apr 2027

  1. Coming up: Open Morning

    booking needed

Source: Reed's School, checked

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 60% (2026)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2026

    60%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: TOTAL | 60% | 89% | 97%View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026

    81%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: TOTAL | 57% | 81% | 90% | 99%View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026

    57%GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: TOTAL | 57% | 81% | 90% | 99%View the official source

    No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

YearMeasureFigure
2026A level grades A* to A60%Reed's School: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: TOTAL | 60% | 89% | 97%View the official source
2026GCSE grades 9 to 781%Reed's School: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: TOTAL | 57% | 81% | 90% | 99%View the official source
2026GCSE grades 9 to 857%Reed's School: Gcse9to8 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: TOTAL | 57% | 81% | 90% | 99%View the official source

What is distinctive about applying to Reed's

The security deposit to accept a place differs by entry point: £1,500 (11+ entry); £3,000 (13+ entry); £1,500 (Sixth Form entry)Reed's School: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: We require confirmation of acceptance of a place at Reed’s, along with payment of the Security Deposit of £1500 to be made by early March 2027.View the official source.

Bursaries are means-tested and can reach 110%Reed's School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Reed's School.The source says: Bursaries are means-tested and range from 10%-110% with higher awards available where boarding is required.View the official source of fees through the school's Foundation. The school publishes its own exam results; its results page and homepage give slightly different A level A* to B figures for the latest year, so we show only the figures they agree on.

Official documents and sources

13 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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