Ages 
This is a big school and some still say ‘big characters thrive here’, but we saw inclusive classrooms with no child left behind. We’d say, go and have a look; it might not be what you’ve heard. As one parent put it, ‘They manage to capture the essence of what learning should be: fun and engaging.’
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 600 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £19,110 - £27,030 pa
- Local authority
- Surrey County Council
- Area guides
- School ownership
- Vernon Educational Trust
Headteacher
Head
Colin Baty
Since 2025, Colin Baty BEd, NPQH and Level 7 coach and mentor. From a family of head teachers, degree in education from Waikato University (New Zealand), then taught for four years before ‘OE’ (overseas experience) took him to the UK. He worked a
Entrance
‘Mini Transition’ (rising 2s) to year 1 attend ‘Bevendean’, the pre-prep. Broad, inclusive intake; taster day determines how best to support. Part-time and extended hours (7.30am to 6pm) available.
Seamless transition to prep in year 2, with a 10
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Exit
Many go on to Reeds, Epsom, St. John’s, Freeman’s and Cranleigh, but destinations vary; 37 different schools in the last two years. Twenty per cent of pupils secured scholarships in 2025, 11 per cent of which academic.
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Pupils
Money matters
Pricey compared to local competitors, but with impressive facilities and extracurricular, parents feel they get value for money. Clubs included, except visiting specialists. Sibling discount of 10 per cent for third child. Limited number of
- Fee information
- £19,110 - £27,030 pa
Our view
The Danes Hill experience begins at Bevendean (pre-prep), where nursery to year 1 are self-contained. Parents can park here, then walk to prep school with older siblings (10 mins). We visited ‘transition’ (rising 3s), where children self-select
The last word
This is a big school and some still say ‘big characters thrive here’, but we saw inclusive classrooms with no child left behind. We’d say, go and have a look; it might not be what you’ve heard. As one parent put it, ‘They manage to capture the
