Cranleigh

Independent

National rank

139

102

Rank last year

79%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

68%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Samantha Price

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

687 (13-18)

Head teacher

Samantha Price

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

687 (13-18)

Head teacher

Samantha Price

Gender of entry

Mixed

Total pupils

687 (13-18)

UK day fees per term*

£13,265 (13-18) includes lunch

UK boarding fees per term*

£16,265 (13-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 156=

Grade

%

A*-B

79

GCSE 2024 rank: 135

Grade

%

A*/A/9/8/7

68

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2022
Verdict
Excellent
“The school aims to challenge and inspire pupils by broadening horizons, enriching learning and supporting them throughout each step of their journey … Pupils are high achievers who excel academically and across a wide range of co-curricular activities … Pupils are extremely self-confident and self-disciplined; they are reflective and know how to improve their learning. Pupils demonstrate a highly developed moral sense, take responsibility for their own behaviour and are sensitive to the needs of others. [They] display a mature social awareness, working together with an excellent sense of purpose and enjoyment.”
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About the school

  • Cranleigh’s literacy outreach programme has involved thousands of pupils at local state schools, and it partners with a local primary school to fund book ownership, stock the library and run author workshops and theatre shows. 
  • There are 70 concerts and several plays each year, and a musical every two years, and pupils can join the theatre tech and music tech teams. 
  • Sports include rugby, cricket, football, hockey, lacrosse and badminton, plus fives, cross-country, athletics, kayaking, bouldering, tennis, golf, riding, netball, squash, skiing, swimming, water polo and more. The Combined Cadet Force and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme are also popular. 
  • There are house competitions in maths, debating, spelling, chess and photography. The school offers dance lessons (modern, ballet and tap) and the houses run activities from jewellery-making and baking to wine appreciation (for sixth-formers) and history of art.
  • To gain an award, candidates must demonstrate excellence in their chosen field and exceptional promise. Scholarships start at 5 per cent of fees and can be topped up by means-tested bursaries, covering up to 100 per cent of fees. There are also places fully funded by the Cranleigh Foundation for children who have suffered trauma, such as losing a parent. The school supports 37 per cent of pupils at the moment, to the value of £4.3 million.
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