Duke of Kent School, Cranleigh

In its own words: "One of the most significant and important decisions you will make in life is choosing the right school for your child. It is a decision that will not only shape their development but also the type of person they will become in later life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "The approach of Duke of Kent School Pre-prep is to ignite the imagination of the children we teach. We believe that by developing their senses and directing their natural enthusiasm, their achievements will flourish. We have an enthusiastic, creative and passionate staff team with a broad range of interests, talents and experience."

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 9 February 2027 and an open day on Tuesday 11 May 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

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 Duke of Kent School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to Duke of Kent School are Hurtwood House School (0.8 miles), Cranleigh School (2.7 miles) and Longacre School (3.8 miles).

In 2026, 49 pupils (16.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Gomshall Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Duke of Kent School (opposite), 160 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Duke of Kent School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).