Independent Girls' Schools in Surrey

Cumnor House School for Girls is an independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 11, located in Purley, Surrey. The school occupies a site on Woodcote Lane and offers a curriculum that integrates academic study with music, sport, and drama. Facilities include a purpose-built science laboratory, an art and design studio, and various outdoor play and learning spaces. Part of a wider group of schools, it emphasises the development of individual character and social skills to prepare girls for entry into a variety of senior schools.

Prior's Field is an independent girls' day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated in 42 acres of parkland near Godalming, Surrey. Founded in 1902 by Julia Huxley, the school is centred around a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts building designed by C.F.A. Voysey. The curriculum emphasises individuality and creative breadth, supported by specialist facilities including the Arnold Building for science and music. Pupils participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including a dedicated Tennis Academy and niche clubs such as silversmithing and electric car design.

St Catherine's Preparatory School Bramley is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 11, situated on a 25-acre campus in the Surrey Hills. Founded in 1885, the school provides a Church of England education that focuses on the personal and intellectual development of its pupils. The grounds feature a Grade II listed school house and a Victorian chapel with Kempe stained glass windows. Specialised facilities include the WonderLab science centre and Soundscape music suite, alongside extensive outdoor learning spaces such as a cottage garden and woodland areas.

Tormead School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in Guildford, Surrey. Established in 1905, the school combines high academic expectations with a focus on personal development through its "ACHIEVE" ethos. The campus features a dedicated performing arts centre, an Olympic-standard sprung gymnasium, and the Urnfield Sports Ground. As an Apple Distinguished School, Tormead employs a 1:1 iPad scheme to support its digital learning strategy. The school provides a broad curriculum alongside a variety of extra-curricular activities in music, drama, and competitive sport.

Seaton House School is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 11, with a co-educational nursery, located in Sutton, Surrey. Founded in 1930, the school is situated in a residential setting and emphasises a nurturing environment with small class sizes. It focuses on providing a broad curriculum that prepares pupils for the 11-plus transition to both grammar and independent senior schools. Facilities include dedicated spaces for music, art, and ICT, supporting a range of extracurricular activities alongside its core academic programme.

Woldingham School is a Catholic independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18, situated in a 700-acre estate within the Surrey Hills. Founded in 1842 by the Society of the Sacred Heart, it is one of the oldest girls' schools in the UK. The school is housed in Marden Park, a former country estate near Caterham. Its facilities include a 600-seat professional theatre and a modern sports centre. The curriculum focuses on academic breadth alongside a commitment to the Sacred Heart values of personal growth and social awareness.

Sutton High School GDST is an independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18, situated in the heart of Sutton, Surrey. Established in 1884, the school is a member of the Girls' Day School Trust and provides a continuous education from nursery through to sixth form. The campus features a blend of Victorian buildings and modern facilities, including a dedicated sixth form centre and specialist spaces for performing arts and sport. The school's ethos focuses on fostering a supportive community that encourages academic curiosity and personal growth in every pupil.

Sir William Perkins's School is an independent day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, located on a 13-acre greenbelt site in Chertsey, Surrey. Founded in 1725 by a local merchant, the school moved to its current premises in 1819. Historically a girls' school, it begins a phased transition to co-education in September 2026. Facilities include a purpose-built Sixth Form centre, drama and music studios, and a private boat house on the River Thames at Laleham Reach. The ethos focuses on fostering confidence and integrity through a broad academic and co-curricular programme.

Guildford High School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, situated on London Road in the heart of Guildford. Founded in 1887 by the Church Schools Company, the school provides a progressive and nurturing environment based on its "GHS 8" principles of kindness and resilience. The campus combines historic architecture with modern facilities, including a dedicated Sixth Form centre in Morton House and a state-of-the-art sports centre featuring a 25-metre swimming pool. Pupils enjoy extensive extracurricular opportunities, with a particular focus on lacrosse and swimming, alongside direct access to the playing fields of Stoke Park.

Notre Dame Senior School is an independent Catholic day school for girls aged 11 to 18, set within 26 acres of parkland in Cobham, Surrey. The school occupies Burwood House, a Grade II listed 18th-century manor house once owned by the Earl of Ellesmere. Founded by the Company of Mary Our Lady, it follows the educational philosophy of Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac. Facilities include a 370-seat professional-standard theatre, a heated indoor swimming pool, and an Innovation Hub for STEM studies. The curriculum is complemented by a diverse range of extracurricular activities in music, drama, and competitive sport.

Rowan Preparatory School is an independent day school for girls aged 2 to 11, situated in Claygate near Esher, Surrey. Founded in 1936, the school is split across two sites: Rowan Brae for early years and Rowan Hill for older pupils. Guided by the motto "Hic Feliciter Laboramus" (Here We Work Happily), the school balances academic focus with holistic development. Facilities include specialist STEM labs, music and art studios, and dedicated outdoor areas such as "the Spinney" woodland, supporting a broad curriculum that encourages curiosity and a "Sport for All" approach.