Danes Hill School, Surrey
Danes Hill School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 14 in Surrey. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Danes Hill School in detail
Danes Hill School in its own words
In its own words: "At Danes Hill, we work to create a school culture that fosters personal growth, inspires passion, empowers courage and nurtures respect. We believe that these core values truly embody the spirit of our community and guide us on our journey towards excellence."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Danes Hill, we believe in giving children the space and time to enjoy their childhood while building strong foundations for lifelong learning and friendships. Our commitment to the core values of passion, growth, courage, and respect ensures that every child is prepared not only for the next stage of their education but for their future as confident, capable individuals."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Danes Hill School are Reed's School (1 mile), Parkside School (1.5 miles), The Yehudi Menuhin School (1.7 miles) and Rowan Preparatory School (2 miles).
Reed's SchoolParkside SchoolThe Yehudi Menuhin SchoolRowan Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 91 pupils (15.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oxshott Rail Station, about 870 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Royal Kent School (outside), 280 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Danes Hill 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 14 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).
Sources: 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.
Routine Inspection
1 October 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 January 2020
Regulatory Compliance
14 June 2017
Integrated
11 June 2013
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby independent schools
Keep up with Danes Hill School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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
65%
Available places
574 pupils
886 places
312 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Surrey
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Surrey
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
91
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
16.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
574
Total Pupils
308
Boys
266
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Danes Hill School
When was Danes Hill School last inspected?
Danes Hill School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
How many pupils go to Danes Hill School?
Danes Hill School has around 574 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Danes Hill School?
Danes Hill 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.
How many road collisions happen near Danes Hill School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Danes Hill School?
Danes Hill School is at Danes Hill School, Leatherhead Road, Surrey, KT22 0JG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)