RGS Surrey Hills is a coeducational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Mickleham, near Dorking, Surrey, England. The school occupies a rural campus near Box Hill. In 2025, Box Hill School joined the Reigate Grammar School Group and was relaunched as RGS Surrey Hills.
History
The school's principal building is Dalewood House, which was designed in 1883 by the Victorian architect John Norton. The building was originally constructed as a private residence and was later requisitioned during the Second World War.
In June 2025, the Reigate Grammar School Group announced that Box Hill School would join the group and be renamed RGS Surrey Hills.
Organisation
RGS Surrey Hills educates boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18 and offers both day education and boarding. The school is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference and retains its association with Round Square.
The school provides education through the lower, middle and sixth-form years. Its sixth form offers both A-level and International Baccalaureate programmes.
As a founding member school of Round Square, RGS Surrey Hills encourages students to take part in community service activities. RGS Surrey Hills (as Box Hill School) received an overall rating of "Excellent" on the Independent Schools Inspectorate assessment in 2024, with academics rated "Good", and personal development rated "Excellent". In addition, the Independent Schools Inspectorate reported in May 2024 that the school had complied with recommendations from the 2014 Independent School Standards, and 2022 National Minimum Standards for Boarding.
Campus
The school is situated on a countryside campus at Mickleham, near Dorking and Box Hill. Dalewood House is the principal historic building on the site.
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