Cranleigh School Open Morning

Open Days and Open Weeks

Saturday Open Morning

Our Open Morning will offer the opportunity to hear from our Head’s, have a tour including boarding houses, explore our academic and co-curricular offerings, and speak to a variety of staff and students about life at Cranleigh. Our Admissions Team will also be available throughout to your visit to chat about Cranleigh and next steps of the admissions process

Saturday 13th June – all entry points

Sixth Form Information Evening

Head of Sixth Form, Mrs Helen Carson, will host an information evening in our Sixth Form Centre to include a BBQ, staff and pupil-led panel, academic subject leads, information about our EPQ, CranDo and Aspire Lecture series.

Wednesday 17th June – 6-8.30pm

Overview

Stage of Education Key Stage 2 (KS2): 7–11
Key Stage 3 (KS3): 11–14
Key Stage 4 (KS4): 14–16
Key Stage 5 (KS5): 16–18

School Residence
Day
Weekly Boarding
Full Boarding

School Type Co-educational

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Student Numbers

Total Students: 700

Day Students: 175

Boarding students: 525

Gender Profile %

Associations: HMC, AGBIS, ISC, BSA

Offering

Curriculum

GCSE
iGCSE
A Levels (Advanced Level)

Summer Programmes

Yes

English Language Support

EAL (English as an Additional Language)

GCSE/iGCSE Subjects
Art and Design
Biology
Chemistry
Drama
English Language
English Literature
French
Geography
History
Latin
Mathematics
Music
Physics
Religious Studies (RS)
Spanish

A Level Subjects
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Classical Civilisation
Computer Science
Design and Technology
Drama and Theatre
Economics
English Literature
French
Further Mathematics
Geography
History
Latin
Mathematics
Music
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Spanish

Sports & Outdoors

Cricket
Hockey
Rugby

Music, Drama & Arts

Music bands
Public speaking
Theater

Academic, Debate & Leadership

STEM clubs

Academic

Science laboratories
Library digital and print
Computer lab / IT suite
Art studio
Music rooms

Sports & Recreation

Sports hall
Cricket pitches
Football fields

Boarding & Pastoral Care

Common rooms
Dining hall

Other Amenities

On-site chaplaincy or prayer rooms

High-quality, discrete support is provided for students with mild learning needs (e.g., Dyslexia), focusing on exam access and study strategies.

Admissions

Fee-Paying

Fees Per Term

Tuition: £12000

Weekly Boarding: £16000

Full Boarding: £17000

Tuition Per Year

Minimum Price: £36000

Maximum Price: £50000

Entry Requirements

13+ Entry (Year 9): Admission is based on the ISEB Common Pre-test (taken in Year 6), a school report, and a bespoke Cranleigh Discovery Day (interviews and collaborative tasks).

16+ Entry (Sixth Form): Candidates require a minimum of six GCSEs at Grade 7 (A) or above. Admissions include subject-specific papers and a “Harkness-style” discussion interview.

Key Dates for Admissions

13+ Registration Deadline: 1 May 2025 (Long-term registration is essential).
16+ Registration Deadline: 15 October 2026.
16+ Assessment/Interview Day: November 2026.
Scholarship Assessment Window: January – February 2027.
Common Entrance (CE): June 2027 (for confirmed 13+ place holders).

Results

Academic Performance (2025): * A-Level: 55% of all grades were A/A*; over 80% were A–B*.

GCSE: 75% of grades were 9–7 (A*/A equivalent).

Recognition: Consistently ranked in the Top 50 co-educational boarding schools in the UK. Renowned as a national powerhouse in Hockey and Creative Arts.

University Destinations: 98% of students secure their first-choice university.

Russell Group Success: Approximately 75% matriculate to Russell Group institutions, with Exeter, Durham, Bristol, and Nottingham being the most frequent destinations.

Elite Placements: Annual success with Oxbridge applications and a growing trend of students moving to Ivy League and elite US colleges (e.g., NYU, Stanford).