Cranleigh Preparatory School A GSG School
- Cranleigh Preparatory School
Horseshoe Lane
Cranleigh
Surrey
GU6 8QH - Head: Will Newman
- T 01483 542051
- F 01483 277136
- E [email protected]
- W www.cranprep.org
- A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 7 to 13 with a linked senior school
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Surrey
- Pupils: 316
- Religion: Church of England/Christian
- Fees: Day £20,638 - £26,779; Boarding: £32,336 pa (last updated on 06/02/2025)
- Open days: contact the school
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: Cranleigh School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
A traditional prep school with an outdoorsy, sporty feel. The great outdoors is what defines Cranleigh: acres of grassy pitches, Astro, tennis courts and netball courts. Lovely play area for the youngest Cranleighans. The school even has its own little woods: the Copse. The buildings are a mix of Edwardian and...
What the school says...
Set in 40 acres of stunning Surrey countryside, just 50 minutes from London, Cranleigh Prep offers a uniquely warm and welcoming educational environment for children aged 5-13. This high-achieving prep benefits from sharing an exceptional academic and co-curricular programme with Cranleigh School (just across the road). From academics and musicians to sports stars and artists, the experience of each individual is at the heart of everything the school does. The combination of our nurturing community, small class sizes and opportunities provided enable us to discover every pupil’s superpower. ...Read more
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Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since January 2025, Will Newman, previously head of Sedbergh Prep for six years and before that, deputy head of Taunton Prep. He has 24 years of experience in senior leadership positions in prep school education and has taught both science and English. He has an MA in PE and a strong interest in sport, as well as the performing arts. Married to Liz, a fellow teacher; they have two children.
Entrance
Main entry point is at 7+. The assessment day consists of an informal group interview, English papers in comprehension and creative writing, a maths paper and ‘fun team building activities’. Parents promise us it’s nothing to stress over. Around 38-45 boys and girls enter at this stage. Most come from independent schools like Glenesk, Duke of Kent, Longacre, St Hilary’s and Belmont, plus local infant...
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Special Education Needs
The Learning Support Department at Cranleigh Prep School deals with pupils who have a learning difficulty which in some way hinders their ability to learn fully in the main classroom. The aim of the department is to provide a safe learning environment for pupils to achieve their potential. We provide specialist tuition for pupils with dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia. Support can be provided for pupils for whom English is a second language. We tailor our teaching to the pupil's specific learning difficulties. Every pupil has an individual educational plan or IEP made specifically to suit their needs. A multi-sensory approach to learning is taken with our students. The department offers specialist teacher assessments to identify pupils who may have a specific need. All teachers in the school are made aware of pupils receiving support and their needs. We can also recommend outside specialists such as educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and opticians. All the teachers in the Learning Support Department are qualified special needs teachers. They all hold diplomas in SpLD. We also have a trained Phonographix tutor and Visualising & Verbalising tutor.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
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| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh School | 2024 | 64 | 27 | 7 Academic, 2 Academic Exh, 2 Art, 3 Art Exh, 1 Design, 2 Drama, 2 Music, 3 Music Exh, 1 Sport (Jolyon Palmer), 3 EAA, 2 EAA exh |
| Lancing College | 2024 | 3 | 3 | 1 Academic Honourary Award, 1 Academic exh, 1 Music exh |
| Charterhouse | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 Art |
| Seaford College | 2024 | 2 | ||
| Eton College | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Millfield School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Sport |
| Radley College | 2024 | 1 |
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