Fosters independent, ambitious and future-ready learners through a fun and refreshing curriculum – and parents love the all-through aspect too.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 230 ·
- Religion
- Inter-denominational
- Fees
- £22,662 - £31,788 pa
- Local authority
- Surrey County Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Headmaster of the junior school
David Harry
Since 2024, David Harry BA, previously deputy head academic at Longacre School, near Guildford. Born and (state) educated locally in Dorking but spent much of his childhood at the beach in Cornwall, surfing with his three younger brothers. Along the
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Entrance
Academically selective at 7+ with assessments in maths, English (reading and creative writing) and NVR, informal chat with senior staff member and activity session with other candidates. Over 100 applicants for 60 places but school insists they are
- Open days
- May
Exit
Between 10-15 per cent leave at end of year 6, mainly for financial reasons or grammar school places. The rest continue through to senior school (automatic entry) at the end of year 8.
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Pupils
Money matters
Scholarships (five per cent discount) at 11+ for academic, sport, drama, music, art and DT. No sibling discount. Lunch not included in fees.
- Fee information
- £22,662 - £31,788 pa
Our view
Once you’re in, you’re in. For many parents, these magic words are the big draw of Freemen’s and its all-through status. ‘We’re maintaining high standards but without the fear factor,’ says the head.
Housed on the same grounds as the senior
The last word
Fosters independent, ambitious and future-ready learners through a fun and refreshing curriculum – and parents love the all-through aspect too.