Cranleigh School, Cranleigh
Cranleigh School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Cranleigh. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a short visit in June 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Cranleigh School in detail
Cranleigh School in its own words
In its own words: "Cranleigh Senior is delighted to announce that it will be accepting pupils aged 11+ from September 2028, widening entry from its current entry point of 13+. Pupils aged 11 to 13 - Years 7 & 8 - will form part of Cranleigh’s new Lower School which will have its own dedicated Lower School Hub."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gardening and forest school.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 4 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cranleigh School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Cranleigh School are Duke of Kent School (2.7 miles), Longacre School (2.8 miles), Hurtwood House School (3.3 miles) and Rikkyo School-in-England (3.9 miles).
Duke of Kent SchoolLongacre SchoolHurtwood House SchoolRikkyo School-in-England
Where pupils go next
Of the 130 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 46% went on to university or other higher education and 27% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 160 pupils (18.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cranleigh School.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Cranleigh School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 38 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Short Visit
18 June 2026
Routine Inspection
4 November 2025
Material Change Inspection
19 March 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
15 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
7 March 2018
Integrated Inspection
24 November 2015
About
Cranleigh School is an independent, fee-charging, coeducational, boarding and day school for pupils aged 13–19 in South East England. Opened in 1865, it remains on its original campus, around 1 mile north of the centre of Cranleigh, Surrey.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£20,580 to £30,480
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£36,795
| Boarding – Years 7 and 8 – (inclusive of VAT) | £36,795 a year |
| Day – Years 7 and 8 – (inclusive of VAT) | £30,480 a year |
| Day – Year 6 – (inclusive of VAT) | £28,155 a year |
| Day – Year 5 – (inclusive of VAT) | £25,815 a year |
| Day – Year 4 – (inclusive of VAT) | £23,490 a year |
| Day – Year 3 – (inclusive of VAT) | £20,580 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Surrey - 36 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cranleigh School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Cranleigh School
Cranleigh Senior is excited to offer new 11+ entry
1 Oct 2026
Sports Update 4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
Cranleigh Prep Biathlon
27 Nov 2025
From Cranleigh School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Cranleigh School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Cranleigh School.
- Super Camps - CranleighAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
862 pupils
1,250 places
388 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Cranleigh
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cranleigh
Across Surrey council
Places available
12,569
Applications
11,986
Got 1st preference
81.3%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
160
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
18.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
862
Total Pupils
512
Boys
350
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Cranleigh School
What are GCSE results like at Cranleigh School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cranleigh School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Cranleigh School last inspected?
Cranleigh School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a short visit in June 2026.
How many pupils go to Cranleigh School?
Cranleigh School has around 862 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Cranleigh School?
Cranleigh School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Cranleigh School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Super Camps - Cranleigh (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Cranleigh School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cranleigh School?
Cranleigh School is at Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8QQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)