Box Hill School
Dorking, Surrey · RH5 6EA
AAB+ A-level
9.1%
9–7 GCSE
27%
Day fees
£30k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
RGS Surrey Hills (formerly Box Hill School) is a coeducational day and boarding school for ages 11–18 set in 25 acres of Surrey countryside near Dorking. Fully integrated into the Reigate Grammar School Group since rebranding, it emphasises an internationally minded, relationship-focused culture underpinned by the Round Square philosophy of leadership, service and global understanding. The school welcomes pupils from across the UK and over 30 countries, balancing academic rigour with pastoral care and character development.
- →Genuine boarding and day flexibility (full, weekly, and day options) with a genuine international community
- →Integration into RGS Group excellence and collaboration while maintaining a smaller, more intimate school environment
- →Round Square ethos embedding service, leadership and global citizenship into daily school life
- →Strong pastoral care model with staff trained in wellbeing and an emphasis on knowing pupils as individuals
Who thrives here
Pupils who value a warm, inclusive community over intense academic pressure; those with international interests or experience; boarders seeking a genuine weekly/full boarding option; and students looking for leadership and service-oriented school culture.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
London Road, Mickleham
Dorking, Surrey
RH5 6EA
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Box Hill School?
Day fees at Box Hill School are approximately £30,435 per year (2026/27). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Box Hill School?
Box Hill School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Box Hill School's exam results?
At Box Hill School, 9.1% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 27% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Box Hill School a boarding school?
Box Hill School offers boarding as well as day places.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Warm, inclusive pastoral culture that treats pupils as individuals
✓Genuine international diversity enriching the school community
✓Round Square ethos genuinely embedded; real focus on service and leadership, not just on exam results
✓Flexibility of boarding (day, weekly, full) genuine and well-executed
✓Successful integration into RGS Group without losing the school's distinctive character
✓Strong creative and performing arts provision alongside academic rigour
Common concerns
!Recent rebrand from Box Hill to RGS Surrey Hills may take time to establish reputation outside the RGS Group network
!No Ofsted inspection yet; limited external validation compared to long-established independent schools
!Boarding facilities and catering quality not independently reviewed
!May lack the historical prestige or immediate name recognition of older Surrey independent schools