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Cranleigh School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8QQ
Telephone: 01483 273666 • Email: enquiry@cranleigh.org • How to find us
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Visitors & Prospectus School Life Chapel
The Chapel was completed in 1869, soon after the first pupils arrived in 1865. It shows distinct French influence in the apsidal sanctuary with external flying buttresses and in the high vaulting. Over the years, numerous changes and modifications have occurred, not all in keeping with Henry Woodyers’ original design. However, an extensive renovation is presently under way to restore the Chapel to its original beauty, to ensure that it continues to meet both the Preparatory and Senior Schools’ current needs.
A well-balanced individual will have a sense of spiritual awareness, along with academic achievement and physical ability. The experience of wonder, an understanding of right and wrong, an appreciation of the divine, and respect for the worth of each human being: these things are the invisible glue holding our community together. These values are learned in every part of our lives, but the School Chapel, and the activities connected with it, are a particular focus for our spiritual development. 
The School meets together in Chapel on four occasions each week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays a short service is held at which various members of Common Room speak and lead the prayers. We also welcome guest speakers on occasions. Members of the Upper Sixth read the lesson and other members of the School often contribute. This term’s programme may be accessed below. On Friday mornings the Director of Music conducts Congregational Practice. This is a popular community event in the life of the School and reflects the Cranleighan’s enthusiasm for a good sing!
Christianity Explored is a six-week series of meetings, which begins in the second half of the Michaelmas term, aimed at introducing the Christian faith and its meaning for today in an informal and lively setting. Those attending the Confirmation Course start with this series. There is a mixture of presentations and small group discussions. Coke and crisps are served and various members of staff assist.
This is an informal meeting open to all, held each Wednesday after supper in the Reading Room, with coke and doughnuts on offer. People gather from 6.15pm and there is a short talk with questions, often given by an outside speaker, at 6.30pm.
A number of Bible Studies Groups is run throughout the year, for different age groups, often in staff homes. They provide an opportunity to read, discuss and understand the Bible, as well as applying it to life today.