Independent Senior Schools in Surrey

St George's College Weybridge is an academically selective, co-educational Catholic day school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated in Addlestone, Surrey. Founded in 1869 by the Josephite order, it is the UK's only Josephite school and occupies a 100-acre campus at Woburn Park. Facilities include a modern activity centre, extensive sports pitches, and a private boathouse on the River Thames. The school follows an ethos that emphasises mutual respect and compassion, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals within a community known as the "Georgian Family".

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.

Hoe Bridge School is an independent co-educational day school for pupils aged six months to 16 years, located on the outskirts of Woking, Surrey. Set within 22 acres of grounds and woodland, the school is centred around Hoe Place, a Grade II listed seventeenth-century mansion once used as a retreat by Lady Castlemaine. The school emphasises a nurturing environment that fosters individual achievement across academics, sports, and the arts. Facilities include a state-of-the-art performing arts centre and a 500-seater theatre, supporting a broad curriculum and extensive extracurricular programme.

ACS Egham International School is a co-educational day school for students aged 4 to 18, located on a 20-acre estate in Egham, Surrey, near Windsor Great Park. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering all four IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme. The campus includes a historic mansion house and specialised facilities such as a sports centre and science laboratories. The school serves a diverse international community and provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities in sports, performing arts, and technology.

Epsom College is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11 to 18, situated on an 84-acre estate in Surrey. Established in 1855 by Dr John Propert, the school was originally founded as the Royal Medical Benevolent College to support members of the medical profession and their families. The campus features distinctive Grade II listed Victorian Gothic architecture, including the notable St Luke's Chapel. The college provides a broad curriculum with a strong emphasis on science and the arts, supported by facilities such as a purpose-built theatre and an indoor swimming pool.

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.

Kingswood House is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 7 to 16, situated in Epsom, Surrey. Founded in 1899, the school evolved from its origins as a boys' preparatory school to become fully co-educational in 2021. The three-acre campus combines a Victorian main building with modern additions like the Peter Brooks Building. With a non-selective admissions policy and an ethos centred on self-belief, the school focuses on individual progress and pastoral care. It offers a broad curriculum up to GCSE level, supported by a dedicated Study Centre for specialised learning needs.

Hall Grove School is a co-educational day and weekly boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 13, located in Bagshot, Surrey. Set within 40 acres of parkland on a former country estate, the school was founded in 1954. The grounds feature woodland, a lake, and a golf course, supporting a curriculum that incorporates outdoor learning. Housed in a Grade II listed building, the school provides a broad education with a focus on character development and the natural environment, maintaining a family-orientated ethos throughout its pre-prep and preparatory departments.

Ewell Castle School is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 18, situated in Ewell, Surrey. The school occupies a historic site that was once part of Henry VIII’s Nonsuch Palace estate, with its primary building being a Grade II listed castellated mansion constructed in 1814. It provides a continuous education across three distinct sites: the Castle, Glyn House, and Chessington Lodge. The school emphasises a balanced approach to academic and personal development, offering a wide range of sporting and creative extracurricular opportunities within its fifteen-acre grounds.

St James Senior Boys' School is an independent day school for boys aged 11 to 18, situated on a 30-acre site in Ashford, Surrey. Founded in 1975, the school offers an education influenced by philosophical principles, including daily periods of stillness and meditation. The curriculum focuses on academic achievement alongside character development and the arts. The school moved to its current location in 2010, providing extensive outdoor space and sports facilities. It aims to foster a calm and purposeful environment, supporting both the intellectual and personal growth of its pupils.