Cranleigh School, Cranleigh

Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh GU6 8QQ

Headteacher: Mr Martin Reader Admissions: admissions@cranleigh.org +44 (0)1483 276377

GENDER/AGES: Boys and girls, 13-18 years

FEES: Senior – (day) from £35,175, full boarding from £42,720 annually

FAITH: Church of England, all welcome

MOTTO: Ex Cultu Robur (from Culture Comes Strength)

ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Holistic Review.

School philosophy: Cranleigh School is committed to the provision of inspirational educational environments for children aged 13 to 18. Their mission is to challenge and inspire every pupil by broadening their horizons, enriching their learning and supporting them throughout each step of their journey. Pupils are expected to embrace the opportunities offered, in all aspects of school life, and to support each other. The school aspires to provide a soul and spirit that inspires. Cranleigh aims to provide young people with the strength to succeed; the wisdom to make informed choices; resilience in the face of failure or difficulty and the insight to recognise their privilege and to shape the future culture of the world through lives of service and leadership.

Academic record: 99 per cent go on to higher education, with around 80 per cent getting into their first-choice university (including Oxbridge, Bristol, Durham, LSE, UCL) in recent years. Increasing numbers of students are offered places at US universities.

Extracurricular: Outstanding facilities include a huge sports centre, indoor pool, equestrian centre, 31 pitches and a golf course. The music school features a range of ensembles and top-class practice/performance facilities; drama has its own modern theatre, while for Duke of Edinburgh, CCF and canoeing are popular. The Woodyer Art Studios provide some of the best art facilities in the country, with specialist provision for painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics. The Design Engineering department has three design studios and workshops, including 3D printing facilities.

Notable achievements and alumni: Cranleigh continues to thrive in the sporting arena, reaching National Finals in many sports and being crowned Champions across the board. Old Cranleighans include England cricketer Ollie Pope, Olympic bronze medalist Izzy Petter, Formula One driver Jolyon Palmer, journalist Alan Rusbridger, actress Julia Ormond, historian Dr Eva Namusoke, conductor Sarah Ioannides and playwright Sewell Stokes.