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Schools in Cranleigh

A town in Surrey

  • Town
  • 8 schools and nurseries
  • 1,575 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Cranleigh at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker primary inspections

How Cranleigh's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries83 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better50%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1154%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths56%Attainment 8 56.5, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary15%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Cranleigh

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Cranleigh primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Cranleigh

3 mainstream schools in Cranleigh, best first

Park Mead Primary

Cranleigh, GU6 7HB · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results below the England average.

65 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1158%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
423
Pupils per teacher
23.6
View school Park Mead Primary
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Cranleigh

1 mainstream schools in Cranleigh, best first

Glebelands School

Cranleigh, GU6 7AN · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

124 first choices, 175 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.5

England 46.2

Days missed
7.4%
Pupils
762
Pupils per teacher
15.6
View school Glebelands School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Cranleigh

3 in Cranleigh, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Cranleigh

1 in Cranleigh, by the school's Eduscope score

Cranleigh School

Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
862
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Cranleigh School

Private Schools in Cranleigh

1 in Cranleigh. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Cranleigh School

Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
862
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Cranleigh School
The map

Every school in Cranleigh, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Park Mead Primary, Good or betterCranleigh School, InspectedSt Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School, GoodCranleigh Church of England Primary School, InadequateGlebelands School, GoodKnowle Nursery School Limited, OutstandingThe Acorn Nursery School, OutstandingChristopher Robin Day Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good3
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Cranleigh school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Cranleigh's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Cranleigh by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Cranleigh vs England

How good are Cranleigh's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Cranleigh

CranleighEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    50%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    54%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    56%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    15%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

67%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate1

How it has changed

Cranleigh in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
54% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
56% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Cranleigh has 8 schools and nurseries.

There are 9% more pupils than in 2018.

15% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Cranleigh's state schools each January.

Up 9% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Cranleigh15%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Cranleigh

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Cranleigh?

Cranleigh has 8 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Cranleigh?

The highest-ranked schools in Cranleigh on Eduscope are St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School, Glebelands School, Park Mead Primary. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Cranleigh are rated Good or Outstanding?

67% of inspected schools in Cranleigh hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Cranleigh perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Cranleigh, 54% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Cranleigh?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Cranleigh is 18.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Cranleigh schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Cranleigh is 17.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Cranleigh?

There are 1,575 pupils enrolled across schools in Cranleigh, with 813 in primary and 762 in secondary. 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Cranleigh?

There is 1 independent school in Cranleigh. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Cranleigh?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 8 schools in Cranleigh by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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