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School Details
- Ages: 13-18
- Student population: 680
- Avg. class size: 20
- School type: Boarding
- Curriculum: British
- Religious Affiliation: None
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Good To Know
- Meals: Hot & Cold
- After-school care: No
- Learning support: Yes
- Homeschool support: No
- Sibling discount: Yes
About
Cranleigh School aims to educate children in a truly holistic sence, providing opportunities for pupils to discover and nurture their talents and passions. Since opening its doors in 1865, Cranleigh's core values of service, leadership, relationships and excellence have underpinned all elements of life and education.
Cranleigh is defined by its strong boarding culture; pupils of all year groups are bonded by their inherent love of joining in; no one at Cranleigh likes to stand still and that includes staff as well as pupils. The houses are a hive of activity, with so much going on, although there’s plenty of time for quiet study. Every pupil, whether day or boarding, has a place in one of the eight single-sex houses – North, South, East, West, Cubitt, Loveday, Rhodes and Martlet. The house system forms the foundation upon which pupils’ wellbeing and sense of community is built. Boys’ and girls’ houses are paired, so that the majority of school life can be co-educational. Cranleigh truly values individual pupils and is a small enough community for every member to be seen and celebrated for the person they are. Their aim is to create a dynamic environment to prepare Cranleighans as global citizens, ready for the world beyond the school gates.
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Highlights
- 150 years of excellence
- Within an hour from Heathrow airport
- Means-tested bursaries for talented children
- Located on 280 acres of Surrey countryside
- 75% of pupils are boarders
2025-26
Boarding
Annual Fee
£57,390
Includes VAT
- 20% discount for the third sibling and a 30% discount for all subsequent siblings attending the Prep, Senior School or Sixth Form at any one time. Further details are available from the Director of Finance.
- A subscription of £65 per term for each pupil’s first six terms to fund life membership to the Old Cranleighan Society.
Facilities
The campus effortlessly blends historic buildings with new, purpose-built facilities. At Cranleigh School, students are fortunate to live and learn in 28 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside, and the extensive green space supports the physical and mental wellbeing of students and staff. Alongside the 10 grass pitches for rugby, cricket and football, Cranleigh benefits from the Woodland Fitness Centre, Trevor Abbot Sports Centre, 25-metre swimming pool, nine-hole golf course, equestrian centre, netball courts, squash courts, and more.
Extracurricular Activities
Cranleigh School has a diverse range of co-curriculars to choose from. Whether it's tennis, rugby, netball, swimming, football, cricket or athletics, students find a place to excel at Cranleigh. For those with a love of the arts, Cranleigh has a dynamic music, drama and dance curriculum. There are also clubs and activities, such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and outdoor education to take advantage of at Cranleigh.
