Ex Cultu Robur, from culture comes strength. The phrase at the heart of the School when
it was founded in 1865 informs a robust education ethic and a heartfelt belief in the holistic
development of young people, embracing strength from all cultures.
Cranleigh is Surrey’s leading co-educational independent school, offering boarding and
day education for pupils aged 13 to 18. Cranleigh provides pupils with a breath-taking range
of opportunities in a school small enough for everyone to know and support one another.
Pupils lead busy lives now, exceeding academic and co-curricular expectations, while
preparing for living beyond the gates.
Set in 280 acres of Surrey Hills countryside, Cranleigh’s campus is a friendly and convenient
place to live, study and work. A beautiful rural location, on the edge of a large market village,
within an hour of London and within 20 minutes of vibrant Guildford. It’s an inspiring setting
for a remarkable and individual approach to education that aims to discover and nurture
the talents of every child, and that offers a rewarding and supportive environment for our
equally talented teaching and bursarial team.
We’re proud of our heritage. From our 1865 foundation as a county school for the sons of
farmers, through to the international family of respected co-educational schools we are
today. Our ethos still seeks to fulfil the aims of our founders in encouraging Cranleighans
to look beyond themselves to make a difference to the society in which they live and work.
The wider Cranleigh Family includes: our nearby preparatory school, CPS; our sister
school in the UAE, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi; our two schools in China with partner Cogdel
Education, and our sponsored school in Kitwe, Zambia.