Moving to Senior School

Academically, Micklefield punches well above its weight as a small, non-selective, independent school.

Our bespoke and well-planned curriculum is taught throughout the school and fully prepares the children for entry into senior school. Children access a wide range of subjects which offer a breadth of learning opportunities, including a strong focus on personal development. In Years 5 and 6, there is a tried-and-tested support programme, which provides children with the necessary skills to confidently take part in the senior school application process (also known as the 11+ programme). Our overriding aim is to ensure that we support families to find the ‘right fit’ senior school so that their children will thrive in their new environments. This may be our senior school, Reigate Grammar School (RGS) or other top local schools.

The Reigate Grammar School Family

Micklefield has been part of the Reigate Grammar School Family since 2024.  Since then, the RGS family has grown and now consists of two senior schools (Reigate Grammar School and RGS Surrey Hills), three junior schools with nurseries (Micklefield School, Chinthurst School and Reigate St Mary's), a pre-prep and nursery (St Christopher's, Epsom) and an increasing number of International Schools.

All year 5 children at Micklefield will receive early offers to either Reigate Grammar School or RGS Surrey Hills, without the need to sit an entrance exam.  This exciting opportunity ensures a consistent educational ethos as they transition to one of our RGS senior schools.  It also enables us to foster long-term relationships, both pastorally and academically, supporting each child's journey as a learner.  The early offer also means that children can enjoy a full curriculum of education and personal development in Year 6, free from the pressure of preparing for a test.

11+ Programme

For those children who wish to progress to other senior schools, we have a tried-and-tested support programme, which provides children with the necessary skills to confidently take part in the senior school application process. (Also known as the 11+ programme).