Cranleigh School

Since September 2024, Samantha Price, previously headmistress of Benenden for a decade and before that at Godolphin School in Salisbury. Studied history of art at Edinburgh and worked at the Tate in London briefly before finding her forte in

Prides itself on ‘not being ruthlessly selective’. Most (around 140) join at 13+ – 45 per cent from Cranleigh Prep across the road and 55 per cent from feeder schools in and around the home counties, London and overseas. Most from Feltonfleet,

A few post-GCSE leavers (usually to places like Hurtwood House or Godalming College, which offer subjects that Cranleigh doesn’t). At 18 most to university – Exeter, Nottingham, Oxford Brookes, Newcastle, Durham and Cardiff currently popular. Two to

In 2025, 76 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 43 per sent A*/A at A level (78 per cent A*-B).

A truly future-ready approach to learning, with The World Economic Forum’s 2025 list of skills and attributes, project-based learning, ownership, accountability and entrepreneurialism strategically and deliberately woven through the curriculum from

Tailored learning support embedded, with small class sizes helping to identify needs quickly. ‘There’s no stigma,’ says dynamic head of learning support. ‘They talk about it freely and openly.’ Over 300 pupils on the SEN register; two EHCPs. Around

Performing arts is centre stage at Cranleigh. ‘The singing is insane here!’ one teacher remarks, and parents tell us drama productions are ‘West End worthy’. A recent performance of The Girl on the Train, which innovatively incorporated live cinema

‘The perfect provision,’ according to one parent. Fabulous facilities which only hint at the breadth of opportunity - a whopping 28 tennis courts, 12 grass football and rugby pitches, two strength and conditioning centres, gym, five squash courts, a

The majority currently board weekly, going home after sport on Saturdays and returning on Sunday evening or Monday morning. But school is introducing ‘day-plus’ in response to the ‘changing market’, which means pupils can now ‘dip into boarding’ and

Parents praise the school’s pastoral care to the rafters. Tutors, pastoral leads, head of safeguarding, medical centre (staffed 24/7), four visiting counsellors, a dedicated psychologist and vertical tutor groups help pupils navigate the complexities

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Undeniably a school for those with deep pockets, but the community is grounded and whilst pupils are perhaps a tad naive to their privilege, they’re certainly not arrogant. ‘Grafters, from good solid stock,’ one parent says. ‘Super social, happy,

Scholarships (with fee remission of five per cent) awarded at 11+ 13+ and 16+ – academic, creative arts, performing arts, music (instrumental and vocal) and sport. Means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent available to scholars. Around 11 per cent

Not for the faint-hearted, Cranleigh is a busy school, metaphorically under ‘shirt-sleeve order’ from the top down. Whilst the new head has truly rolled up her sleeves to put the school firmly back on the map, pupils willing to follow suit and get