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, Surrey, England, for students aged between 16–19 years of age. The college occupies part of the town centre between the

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and

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. Reigate College was graded by Ofsted as "Outstanding" in 2008.

Curriculum

The college offers predominantly GCE AS/A level and BTEC two-year courses, with provision for students to enrol on an Intermediate Programme (pre- A Level) and GCSE re-sit courses.

Feeder schools

Recruiting or drawing from up to 100 state and independent schools each year, the college serves as a dedicated sixth form to four partner schools: Oakwood School, Reigate School, Carrington School and

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Visual arts

The Visual Arts Centre came into use in September 2002 and was formally opened by

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in May 2003.

Independent learning centres (ILCs)

The main ILC is located in the new Independent Learning centre building, on the ground and first floor.With wheelchair access by lift. It contains the library as well as a computer suite. Students can find books using the catalogue, which also tells students whether the book is available or out on loan.

Notable alumni

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* Jessie Mei Li, actress * Michael Greco, actor *

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, former England football captain *

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, singer and former actor (a part of

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) *

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, footballer *Dan Noble, Radio Presenter

References

External links

School website
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