Cranleigh isn’t just a school.
It’s a culture.
From our culture comes strength.
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*Changes to Cranleigh Senior entry age from Sept 2028

Cranleigh Senior is excited to offer new 11+ entry

Cranleigh Senior is delighted to announce that it will be accepting pupils aged 11+ from September 2028, widening entry from its current entry point of 13+.

For more details, follow the link below.

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Is Cranleigh School Right For My Child?

A place where every child can be themselves

At Cranleigh, we know and value every pupil for who they are. Our culture gives children the confidence to try new things, find their strengths, and grow into thoughtful, and resilient young people ready for the world.

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Learning & Growth

Ambition for every child

We encourage pupils to aim high, ask questions and take real pride in their work. Supported by outstanding teachers who know them as individuals, children stay curious and build the confidence to chase their goals at School and in life beyond.

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Bringing out the best

Strong academic results start with knowing each child, who they are and what drives them. When pupils feel supported and understood, they are ready to push themselves, take on challenges and achieve results they can be truly proud of. See below our academic results for 2026. 

85%

of A Level grades were A*–B, with 50% of all grades in two or more subjects being A*–A. 

71%

of GCSEs were graded 9–7 in 2026.

Beyond expectations

In 2026, our pupils again exceeded expectations, earning higher grades in every subject than predicted. This progress stems from inspiring teaching, personal support, and a vibrant co-curricular life.

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A Culture of Opportunity

From sport, music and drama to outdoor adventure and community projects, life at Cranleigh is full of opportunities. We give every pupil the space to try new things, learn by doing and build confidence that lasts for life.

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A culture that prepares you for tomorrow’s world

Frequently Asked Questions

Helping You Find Answers

Choosing a school is a big decision for any family. Here are clear answers to the questions parents ask us most often about life at Cranleigh.

What age do pupils join Cranleigh School?

Pupils can join Cranleigh from age 3 to 18. Our main entry points are Pre-School (age 3), Reception (age 4), Year 7 (age 11), Year 9 (age 13) and Sixth Form (age 16). We also welcome pupils into other year groups whenever space is available.

From September 2028, Cranleigh Senior entry will widen to include age 11+ (Years 7 & 8), with Cranleigh Prep focusing on ages 3–11. September 2027 will be Cranleigh Prep’s final Year 7 intake. Find out more by following the link below.

Age 11+ announcement

Is Cranleigh School co-educational?

Yes. Cranleigh is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18, bringing our Prep and Senior Schools together across two neighbouring sites. Boys and girls learn, work and grow up alongside one another in a warm, grounded environment.

Is Cranleigh a boarding or day school?

At Cranleigh Senior, we offer flexible choices to suit family life, including Day, Day Plus (our flexible boarding option), Weekly Boarding and Full Boarding. Whichever path you choose, every pupil enjoys the same strong sense of belonging and excellent personal care.

At Cranlegh Prep, pupils can board from Year 3 onwards, most typically they start from Year 5. They can board on an ad hoc, flexi, or full basis.

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What are Cranleigh’s fees?

Fees depend on your child’s age and whether they attend as a day pupil or boarder. It will also depend on whether they take part in specialist teaching, clubs and activities outside the wide range of activities already available to them. You can find full details on our fees page.

Details on our Pre-Prep and Pre-School fees can be found here. 

Details on our Prep fees can be found here.

Details on our Senior fees can be found here. 

Does Cranleigh offer scholarships and bursaries?

Yes. We offer scholarships to recognise talent, achievement or potential in academics, sport, music, drama, design engineering and art. We also offer bursaries (financial support based on family income) to help families with fees. You can find out more about this on our Admissions page. 

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News from Cranleigh School

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