Ripley Court School, Surrey
Ripley Court School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Surrey. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2024.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ripley Court School in detail
Ripley Court School in its own words
In its own words: "For over 130 years, Ripley Court has been a place where children are encouraged to be curious, confident and completely themselves. Today, our heritage sits alongside a forward-thinking approach to education, combining academic ambition with exceptional pastoral care in an environment where childhood is valued just as highly as achievement."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Little Court is Ripley Court's dedicated Pre-Prep for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, where every child is encouraged to grow in confidence, develop a love of learning and enjoy the excitement and wonder of childhood every day."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include STEM and forest school.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 10.45am, an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 8.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Ripley Court School are Hoe Bridge School (2.1 miles), Greenfield School (2.4 miles), Glenesk School (2.4 miles) and Cranmore (3 miles).
Who goes there
In 2026, 64 pupils (32.3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Clandon Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (adjacent), 270 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 20 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
11 June 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 February 2020
Regulatory Compliance
8 February 2017
Integrated
1 February 2012
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 10 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
55%
Available places
198 pupils
360 places
162 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
64
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
32.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
198
Total Pupils
110
Boys
88
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Ripley Court School
When was Ripley Court School last inspected?
Ripley Court School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2024.
How many pupils go to Ripley Court School?
Ripley Court School has around 198 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Ripley Court School?
Ripley Court 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 Ripley Court School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 10 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 Ripley Court School?
Ripley Court School is at Rose Lane, Ripley, Surrey, GU23 6NE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)