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Cranleigh Preparatory School

Co-ed
Church of England
Nursery - Year 8 (Ages 3-13)
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Cranleigh Preparatory School is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 3-13, situated in Cranleigh, Surrey, amidst the picturesque Surrey Hills. The school is part of a larger 280-acre campus, with the Prep School benefiting from its own woodland area and spacious grounds. The school claims to focus on inspiring curiosity, confidence, and character, alongside academic achievement, aiming to develop intellect, resilience, empathy, integrity, and service. Its ethos embraces a broad and balanced curriculum with active learning in a welcoming community.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Weekly Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Ad-Hoc Boarding
Values:
Aspire Boldly
Be Yourself
Care For Others

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Last updated on 11 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

-1.2%

Cranleigh Preparatory School's fees are 1.2% lower than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+3.7%

Cranleigh Preparatory School's fees are 3.7% higher than the county average.

Based on 69 schools in Surrey and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Demonym:Cranleighan
Founded:1913
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 58%/42% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 16.8% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 315 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:1070856
Registered Company No.:03595824
Owner/Stakeholder: Cranleigh Family of Schools (owner)
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
Common Entrance to Senior
LAMDA
Scholarships:
Academic
Art
Design & Technology
Drama
Music
Performing arts
Sport
Bursaries offered: Yes
Means-tested bursaries are available for families who require financial assistance, assessed once a place at the school has been offered. They can cover up to 100% of tuition fees and may also assist with additional costs like boarding fees, school trips, or extracurricular activities. Some scholarships at Cranleigh Prep may also be supplemented by means-tested top-up bursaries.
Other Facilities:
Dance Studio
Chapel
Library
Photography Studio
Forest School
Theatre

Contact Information

Address

Cranleigh Preparatory School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8QH

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General Enquiries

01483 542058

Admissions

01483 542051