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The Yehudi Menuhin School

Co-ed
Year 5 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 9-18)
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The Yehudi Menuhin School is a specialist co-educational private day and boarding music school situated in Stoke d'Abernon, Surrey, in the English countryside. Founded in 1963 by violinist Yehudi Menuhin, the school provides a holistic musical and academic education for approximately 85 musically gifted students aged 9 to 19. It focuses on stringed instruments, piano, and classical guitar. The school claims to promote values such as the pursuit of excellence, intellectual curiosity, integrity, kindness, and community. Admission aims to be needs-blind, with fees adjusted based on parental income.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Values:
Pursuit of excellence
Integrity
Kindness
Community
Intellectual Curiosity

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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

+97.6%

The Yehudi Menuhin School's fees are 97.6% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+94.3%

The Yehudi Menuhin School's fees are 94.3% 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

Founded:1963
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 42%/58% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 80.0% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 98 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:312010
Registered Company No.:00818389
Associations:
Bursaries offered: Yes
Means-tested bursaries are available based on financial need, not ability. The school aims to provide financial assistance to ensure its specialist education is available irrespective of financial circumstances, with approximately 90% of pupils receiving some form of financial support through the Bursary Fund and Music & Dance Scheme.
Other Facilities:
Music Studio
Recital Hall
Theatre

Contact Information

Address

The Yehudi Menuhin School, Cobham Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3QQ

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General Enquiries

+44 (0)1932 864739