Hurtwood House School, Dorking
Hurtwood House School is an independent school for pupils aged 15 to 19 in Dorking. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hurtwood House School in detail
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 Hurtwood House 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 Hurtwood House School are Duke of Kent School (0.8 miles), Cranleigh School (3.3 miles) and Longacre School (4.6 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 164 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 69% went on to university or other higher education and 10% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 125 pupils (42.7%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hurtwood House 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 0 crimes within a mile of the school. 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; 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.
Non-Routine Inspection
18 June 2026
Routine Inspection
21 October 2025
Regulatory Compliance
22 September 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
6 November 2018
Regulatory Compliance
10 November 2015
Integrated
1 February 2012
About
Hurtwood House is a private, independent, co-educational boarding school and sixth form for pupils aged 15–19, near Dorking, Surrey, England.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£46,156
about £15,385 a term
Boarding fees, per year
£69,232
| BOARDING FEES (incl. VAT) per term | £69,232 a year |
| DAY FEES (incl. VAT) per term | £46,156 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
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Hurtwood House School
Watch Gabe this weekend in BBC’s ‘The Reluctant Vampire’ 30/09/2026
30 Sep 2026
The 2026 Hurtwood Musical is... *Drumroll* 14/09/2026
14 Sep 2026
Admissions Open for 2027 15/09/2026
14 Sep 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
78%
Available places
293 pupils
375 places
82 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Dorking
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dorking
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
125
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
43.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
293
Total Pupils
96
Boys
197
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Hurtwood House School
What are GCSE results like at Hurtwood House 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 Hurtwood House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Hurtwood House School last inspected?
Hurtwood House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to Hurtwood House School?
Hurtwood House School has around 293 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hurtwood House School?
Hurtwood House 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 Hurtwood House School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hurtwood House School?
Hurtwood House School is at Holmbury St Mary, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6NU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)