Partnerships
At Dunottar, we are continuously on the look-out for opportunities to build creative partnerships that include an integrated programme of outreach to benefit not only our pupils, but to enrich the local community in and around Reigate.
Our current partnerships include:
Partnership with Dorking Wanderers Football Club
In April 2026, we renewed our exciting partnership with Dorking Wanderers Football Club, including a dedicated Sixth Form educational programme. As a result, several of our Sixth Form students now train regularly with Dorking Wanderers, with one student recently making their National League debut. The partnership provides access to training sessions led by UEFA-qualified coaches, video analysis, individual player development plans, and opportunities to compete in high-level matches. In addition, our boys’ and girls’ First XI teams have the opportunity to play a fixture at Dorking Wanderers’ impressive Meadowbank Stadium in the heart of Dorking.
The partnership extends beyond the pitch, with members of the Dorking Wanderers First Team visiting Dunottar to share their sporting journeys and offer valuable insights into life as a professional athlete. We are also proud to feature regularly in the club’s monthly magazine, further strengthening the connection between our two organisations.
Partnership with Surrey Cricket
In February 2018, we launched an exciting partnership with Surrey Cricket to create a Surrey Cricket Development and Performance Centre at Dunottar. This partnership created a number of opportunities for the school community, with the installation of a brand new 4-lane indoor cricket net system; these top-class, county standard cricket facilities enable pupils to take advantage of specialist training programmes.
Our outstanding cricket facilities are also used by the Surrey Cricket Foundation and local cricket clubs to host county coaching sessions, specialist development programmes, and coach education courses for both students and staff. As part of our partnership with Surrey Cricket, students benefit from a range of unique opportunities, including the chance to act as a Guard of Honour at a Women’s T20 fixture at The Oval. Pupils also receive tickets to T20 Blast and Royal London One-Day Cup matches, giving them the opportunity to watch top-class cricket and gain inspiration from some of the best players in the game.
Paul Taylor, Director of Participation at Surrey Cricket foundation, commented:
“The Surrey Cricket Foundation is always looking to expand its reach out into the county. Our partnership with Dunottar School has seen the creation of an outstanding new indoor cricket facility, available for use not only by Surrey Cricket, but also the local community of Reigate. We are excited to be working with the school and further developing our junior coaching course and coach education programmes in the area. Many thanks to all involved for bringing this initiative to fruition.”
The Savoy Educational Trust
In spring 2019, we were awarded a grant from The Savoy Educational Trust, an independent grant giving charitable trust, whose main aim is to advance and develop education, training and qualifications.
This grant contributed towards the refurbishment of the Food Technology room, to develop a professional standard state-of-the-art facility to accommodate 16 students for practical and theory GCSE classes.
The grant was awarded for an outreach programme that will see the new facility utilised for cookery classes with our local network of community junior schools.
If you are interested in building a unique partnership with Dunottar, please get in touch with us info@dunottarschool.com.
