Independent Co-Educational Schools in Surrey

Micklefield School is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 2 to 11, situated in Reigate, Surrey. Established in 1910, the school is housed in a Victorian building complemented by modern facilities, including a dedicated sports hall and performing arts studio. The curriculum focuses on providing a broad education that prepares pupils for entry into a variety of local senior schools. Micklefield School emphasises a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop their individual talents across academic, sporting, and creative disciplines.

Hurtwood House, situated near Dorking in the Surrey Hills, is a co-educational boarding and day school specialising in sixth-form education for students aged 16 to 18. Founded in 1970 by Richard Jackson, the school is centred around an Edwardian mansion set within a 200-acre estate. It offers a unique, less formal ethos than traditional boarding schools, with no uniform and a first-name basis between staff and pupils. While maintaining strong academic rigour, the school is particularly renowned for its professional-standard facilities and success in the creative and performing arts.

TASIS The American School in England is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 3 to 18, located on a 46-acre campus in the village of Thorpe, Surrey. Established in 1976, the school is housed in a mix of modern facilities and historic buildings, including a Grade II listed Georgian manor house. It offers an American curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Advanced Placement courses. The campus features a dedicated arts centre, multiple sports fields, and specialised science labs, catering to a diverse, international student body.

Amesbury is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 2 to 13, situated within 34 acres of grounds in Hindhead, Surrey. The school is housed in a Grade II* listed building designed by the architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. It offers a broad curriculum that balances academic study with creative and physical activities, supported by facilities such as a purpose-built visual arts centre and extensive sporting grounds. The school focuses on personal development and community, preparing children for transition to a variety of leading senior schools.

Cranleigh Senior School is a co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 13 to 18, set within 280 acres of the Surrey Hills. Established in 1865, the school features striking Grade II listed red brick Victorian architecture, including a central quadrangle and chapel designed by Henry Woodyer. Guided by the motto 'Ex Cultu Robur' (From Culture Comes Strength), the school fosters a community-focused ethos. Extensive facilities include an on-site equestrian centre, a nine-hole golf course, and a robotics hub, supporting a broad curriculum that balances academic, sporting, and creative pursuits.

RGS Surrey Hills is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated in Mickleham, near Dorking. Set within 40 acres of countryside, the school's centrepiece is Dalewood House, a Victorian Gothic revival mansion. Founded in 1959, it is a founding member of the Round Square movement, following the holistic educational philosophy of Kurt Hahn. The school offers a choice between A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Facilities include a modern sports hall and grounds that support a range of activities, including outdoor education and traditional team sports.

Lingfield College is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 18, situated in 40 acres of grounds in the Surrey countryside. Originally founded in 1940 by the Sisters of Notre Dame des Missions, the school transitioned from its origins as a convent school to its current secular status. The college emphasises a well-rounded education, combining academic study with a focus on pastoral care and extracurricular engagement. Facilities include a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and extensive sporting grounds, supporting a curriculum designed to foster individual growth and community spirit.

King Edward's Witley is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated within a 100-acre estate in the Surrey Hills. Founded in 1553 by King Edward VI, the school moved from London to its current site in Godalming in 1867. It offers a broad curriculum including both A-levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The school emphasises a holistic education, supported by facilities such as a dedicated music school, a business and finance centre, and extensive sports grounds.

Longacre School is a co-educational independent day school and nursery for children aged 2 to 11, situated in the village of Shamley Green near Guildford. Set within over nine acres of grounds in the Surrey Hills, the school is housed in an original 1902 building supplemented by modern classrooms, a sports hall, and Astroturf. Founded in 1946 by Ursula Fairfax-Cholmeley, the school follows the motto “A happy heart goes all the way”. Its ethos emphasises a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to explore the outdoors through woodland areas and an onsite forest school.

Rydes Hill Preparatory School & Nursery is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 to 7, located in a leafy suburb of Guildford. Founded in 1945 by the Daughters of Mary and Joseph, the school is based in Rydes Hill House, a striking 18th-century Georgian building featuring a Victorian clocktower. Now part of the Tormead family, the school follows a nurturing ethos where "happy children learn". Specialist facilities include a dedicated STEAM suite, a performing arts centre, and Forest School areas, supporting a broad curriculum delivered through small, individualised classes.

Aberdour School is a co-educational preparatory day school for children aged 2 to 11, situated in 12 acres of grounds in Tadworth, Surrey. Founded in 1928, the school emphasises a personalised approach to learning through its bespoke "Personalised Achievement Leaders" system. Facilities include a purpose-built nursery, modern science laboratories, and extensive outdoor space for sport and play. The curriculum is designed to identify and nurture individual talents, preparing pupils for transition to a wide range of senior schools while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment.

St Teresa’s Effingham is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 2 to 18, set within 55 acres of parkland in the Surrey Hills. Founded in 1928 by the Religious of Christian Instruction, the school is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is centred around an 18th-century manor house. It maintains a Catholic ethos while welcoming pupils of all faiths. Notable facilities include an on-site equestrian centre, a 300-seat performing arts theatre, and a tennis academy. Since 2019, it has formed part of the Effingham Schools Trust alongside Cranmore School.

St Christopher's School is a co-educational independent pre-prep and nursery in Epsom, Surrey, catering for pupils aged 2 to 7. Founded in 1938 and situated in an Edwardian house near Epsom Downs, the school focuses on creativity and independence within a nurturing atmosphere. Facilities include a dedicated Forest School, a sports field, and a multi-purpose hall for assemblies and sport. Now part of the Reigate Grammar School Group, the school provides specialist teaching in subjects such as French, Music, and Art, aiming to prepare children for their transition to junior schools after Year 2.

Essendene Lodge School is a co-educational day school and nursery for children aged 2 to 11, situated in Caterham, Surrey. Founded in 1964, the school operates with small class sizes and offers a broad curriculum that includes specialist teaching in music, French, and physical education. The school is located in a residential setting and focuses on preparing pupils for the 11-plus examinations and the transition to various senior schools. Facilities include an on-site nursery and outdoor play areas.

Reed's School is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 11 to 18, with a co-educational Sixth Form, located on a 40-acre site in Cobham, Surrey. Founded in 1813 by the Reverend Andrew Reed as the London Orphan Asylum, the school moved to its current premises in 1946. It offers a variety of academic and extracurricular programmes, with dedicated facilities including an indoor cricket centre and a regional tennis academy. The school maintains an emphasis on character development and pastoral care, rooted in its historical foundation as a charitable institution.