Best Private Schools in Surrey - Co-Ed, Boys, Girls
Overview
Surrey has 47 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. Most of these schools offer day places, with just under half offering boarding places as well. There are just two boarding-only independent schools in Surrey, Charterhouse and Royal Alexandra and Albert School.
Surrey Independent School League Table 2022/23
| GCSE Rank | A*/ A% | School | Gender | Day / Boarding | Day Fees | Boarding Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97.2 | Guildford High School for Girls | Girls | Day | £18,300 | N/A |
| 2 | 95.0 | Lady Eleanor Holles School | Girls | Day | £21,738 | N/A |
| 3 | 91.5 | Reigate Grammar School | Co-ed | Day | £20,625 | N/A |
| 4 | 90.4 | Surbiton High School | Girls | Day | £19,785 | N/A |
| 5 | 90.4 | St Catherine’s School (Surrey) | Girls | Day & Boarding | £19,755 | £32,865 |
| 6 | 87.3 | Kingston Grammar School | Co-ed | Day | £21,135 | N/A |
| 7 | 87.1 | Sir William Perkins's School | Girls | Day | £17,511 | N/A |
| 8 | 86.0 | City of London Freemen's School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £21,525 | £36,993 |
| 9 | 83.4 | St George's College (Weybridge) | Co-ed | Day | £21,750 | N/A |
| 10 | 82.0 | St John's School (Surrey) | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £25,560 | £33,693 |
| 11 | 78.0 | Tormead School | Girls | Day | £16,710 | N/A |
| 12 | 77.9 | Caterham School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £20,625 | £41,130 |
| 13 | 76.0 | Cranleigh School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £33,510 | £40,710 |
| 14 | 74.5 | Epsom College | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £27,450 | £40,479 |
| 15 | 71.1 | Charterhouse | Boys | Boarding | £34,218 | £41,406 |
| 16 | 70.6 | The Yehudi Menuhin School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £43,110 | £44,253 |
| 17 | 67.0 | St Edmund's School | Co-ed | Day | £19,866 | N/A |
| 18 | 64.2 | Woldingham School | Girls | Day & Boarding | £25,398 | £42,330 |
| 19 | 60.0 | Heathfield School | Girls | Day & Boarding | £24,000 | £38,850 |
| 20 | 59.4 | Lingfield College | Co-ed | Day | £17,820 | N/A |
| 21 | 59.0 | Claremont Fan Court School | Co-ed | Day | £19,635 | N/A |
| 22 | 55.2 | St Teresa's Effingham | Girls | Day & Boarding | £19,365 | £32,985 |
| 23 | 55.0 | Manor House School (Surrey) | Girls | Day | £18,315 | N/A |
| 24 | 51.0 | Duke of Kent School | Co-ed | Day | £19,620 | N/A |
| 25 | 50.0 | Notre Dame Senior School | Girls | Day | £18,150 | N/A |
| 26 | 50.0 | Dunottar School | Co-ed | Day | £18,621 | N/A |
| 27 | 48.0 | Gordon's School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | N/A | £20,418 |
| 28 | 47.0 | King Edward’s School (Surrey) | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £21,585 | £34,995 |
| 29 | 44.9 | The Royal School (Haslemere) | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £18,507 | £31,557 |
| 30 | 41.1 | St James Senior Boys' School | Boys | Day | £20,340 | N/A |
| 31 | 41.0 | Halliford School | Boys | Day | £19,200 | N/A |
| 32 | 39.0 | Ewell Castle School | Co-ed | Day | £18,141 | N/A |
| 33 | 32.0 | More House School (Surrey) | Boys | Day & Boarding | £19,986 | £31,107 |
| 34 | 32.0 | Royal Alexandra and Albert School | Co-ed | Boarding | N/A | £17,925 |
| 35 | 31.0 | Frensham Heights School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £21,795 | £33,195 |
| 36 | 26.0 | Kingswood House | Boys | Day | £16,710 | N/A |
| 37 | 24.0 | Box Hill School | Co-ed | Day & Boarding | £24,525 | £39,000 |
Where Schools are Located
Surrey’s private schools are concentrated in the northern part of the county, closest to London. However there are also clusters of schools in Guildford, Hindhead and Farnham.
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Best Private Schools in Surrey
There are 47 independent schools in Surrey.
Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJGCSE A*/A: 97.2%- Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HFGCSE A*/A: 95%
- 70 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PYGCSE A*/A: 87.3%
- Station Road, Guildford, GU5 0DFGCSE A*/A: 90.4%
- Ashtead Park, Ashtead, KT21 1ETGCSE A*/A: 86%
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJA-Level A*/A: 85%
- Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HFA-Level A*/A: 76.5%
- College Road, Epsom, KT17 4JQA-Level A*/A: 58%
- 70 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PYA-Level A*/A: 66.3%
- Reigate Road, Reigate RH2 0QSA-Level A*/A: 76%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £3,396 | £43,110 | £21,666 |
| Boarding Places | £17,925 | £49,791 | £37,223 |
Best Boys Schools in Surrey
There are 5 independent boys schools in Surrey, Charterhouse, St James Senior Boys' School, Halliford School, More House School (Surrey) and Kingswood House.
Best Private Boys Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing boys schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- Hurtmore Road, Godalming, GU7 2DXGCSE A*/A: 71.1%
- Church Road, Ashford, TW15 3DZGCSE A*/A: 41.1%
- Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9HXGCSE A*/A: 41%
Best Private Boys Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing boys schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Hurtmore Road, Godalming, GU7 2DXA-Level A*/A: 65%
- Church Road, Ashford, TW15 3DZA-Level A*/A: 13%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £16,710 | £34,218 | £22,091 |
| Boarding Places | £31,107 | £41,406 | £36,257 |
Best Girls Schools in Surrey
There are 12 independent girls schools in Surrey.
Best Private Girls Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJGCSE A*/A: 97.2%
- Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HFGCSE A*/A: 95%
- Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JTGCSE A*/A: 90.4%
- Station Road, Guildford, GU5 0DFGCSE A*/A: 90.4%
- Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 9BNGCSE A*/A: 87.1%
Best Private Girls Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJA-Level A*/A: 85%
- Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HFA-Level A*/A: 76.5%
- Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JTA-Level A*/A: 64%
- Station Road, Guildford, GU5 0DFA-Level A*/A: 59%
- Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 9BNA-Level A*/A: 53.3%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £16,710 | £25,398 | £19,940 |
| Boarding Places | £32,865 | £42,330 | £36,036 |
Best Co-ed Schools in Surrey
There are 30 private co-ed schools in Surrey.
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
- 70 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PYGCSE A*/A: 87.3%
- Ashtead Park, Ashtead, KT21 1ETGCSE A*/A: 86%
- Weybridge Road, Addlestone, KT15 2QSGCSE A*/A: 83.4%
- Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8SPGCSE A*/A: 82%
- Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, CR3 6YAGCSE A*/A: 77.9%
Best Private Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing private co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
- Reigate Road, Reigate RH2 0QSA-Level A*/A: 76%
- 70 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PYA-Level A*/A: 66.3%
- Ashtead Park, Ashtead, KT21 1ETA-Level A*/A: 63.3%
- Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, CR3 6YAA-Level A*/A: 62.8%
- College Road, Epsom, KT17 4JQA-Level A*/A: 58%
| From | To | Averaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Places | £3,396 | £43,110 | £22,330 |
| Boarding Places | £17,925 | £49,791 | £37,715 |
Surrey Private School Costs (Averages)
| Day | Boarding | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | £21,666 | £37,223 |
| Boys | £22,091 | £36,257 |
| Girls | £19,940 | £36,036 |
| Co-Ed | £22,330 | £37,715 |