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Schools in Redhill

A town in Surrey

  • Town
  • 21 schools and nurseries
  • 6,681 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Redhill at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Redhill's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries216 primary · 3 secondary · 12 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1172%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths59%Attainment 8 53.0, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Redhill

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Redhill primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Redhill

6 mainstream schools in Redhill, best first

Wray Common Primary School

Reigate, RH2 0LR · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

79 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1176%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
406
Pupils per teacher
23.7
View school Wray Common Primary School

Earlswood Junior School

Redhill, RH1 6JX · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1174%

England 62%

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
382
Pupils per teacher
21.0
View school Earlswood Junior School

Top Secondary Schools in Redhill

3 mainstream schools in Redhill, best first

St Bede's School

Redhill, RH1 2LQ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

469 first choices, 316 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1659.5

England 46.2

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
1,918
Pupils per teacher
16.8
View school St Bede's School

Reigate School

Reigate, RH2 7NT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

297 first choices, 255 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.3

England 46.2

Days missed
7.7%
Pupils
1,252
Pupils per teacher
16.4
View school Reigate School

Carrington School

Redhill, RH1 4AD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

118 first choices, 213 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.8

England 46.2

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
1,012
Pupils per teacher
15.7
View school Carrington School

Nurseries in Redhill

12 in Redhill, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Redhill

1 in Redhill, by the school's Eduscope score

St Bede's School

Redhill, RH1 2LQ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

469 first choices, 316 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1659.5

England 46.2

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
1,918
Pupils per teacher
16.8
View school St Bede's School
The map

Every school in Redhill, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Earlswood Infant and Nursery School, GoodEarlswood Junior School, GoodSt Bede's School, OutstandingSalfords Primary School and Nursery, GoodCarrington School, GoodSt Matthew's CofE Primary School, Expected standard or betterReigate School, GoodWray Common Primary School, Expected standard or betterSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt John's Nursery, GoodBright Horizons Royal Earlswood Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodBear & Bunny Meadvale, GoodSunshine Day Nursery, GoodJoyful Tots Nursery, Good100 Acrewood Preschool, GoodTall Trees Day Nursery Wray CommonTiddly Winks Nursery, OutstandingSt Matthew's Pre-School, GoodRedhill Baptist Church Pre-School, GoodSt Joseph's Preschool, Expected standard or better
  • Outstanding2
  • Good14
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Redhill school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Redhill's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Redhill by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Redhill vs England

How good are Redhill's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Redhill

RedhillEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    3 of the 3 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    72%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    59%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 7 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Redhill in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
72% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
59% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Redhill has 21 schools and nurseries.

There are 2% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Redhill's state schools each January.

Up 2% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Redhill17%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Redhill

How many schools are in Redhill?

Redhill has 21 schools, including 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 12 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Redhill?

The highest-ranked schools in Redhill on Eduscope are St Bede's School, Wray Common Primary School, Reigate School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Redhill are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Redhill hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Redhill perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Redhill, 72% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Redhill?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Redhill is 17.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Redhill schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Redhill is 15.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Redhill?

There are 6,681 pupils enrolled across schools in Redhill, with 2,499 in primary and 4,182 in secondary. 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Redhill?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in Redhill by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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