Duke of Kent School
Cranleigh, Surrey, South East · GU6 7NS
Set in Cranleigh, Surrey, Duke of Kent School is a small independent school of around 325 pupils that takes children from age 3 through to 16. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent across the board in its most recent inspection, including for pupils' personal development, and found the school fully compliant. With a modest roll and a broad spread of GCSE subjects, it offers a close-knit, all-through setting led by Head Mrs Susan Knox. Day fees range from £8,460 to £19,245 a year depending on age.
325
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£19,245
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-16
- Pupils
- 325
- Location
- Cranleigh, Surrey, South East
- Website
- www.dukeofkentschool.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01483 277313
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Susan Knox
Latest results
Attainment 8
36
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs, with Spanish the modern language on offer alongside strong take-up in sciences, geography, music, drama and design and technology. The school's published Attainment 8 score of 36 sits below the national average of 46.9, and the headline figure for grade 5 or above in English and Maths is reported as 0% against a national 47%, so prospective families may wish to discuss recent results and how individual progress is measured. Notably, almost a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, pointing to a school used to working closely with a range of learning needs.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 23.69%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
An Art Scholarship is available at entry, reflecting a place for creative ambition, and the wide GCSE menu spanning music, drama and design suggests the arts are woven into school life.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £8,460 - £19,245
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 30 January 2024
The last word
A small, all-through school with an excellent ISI rating and real strength in pastoral care and personal development. Families drawn to individual attention will find much to like, though it is worth probing the academic data directly.
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Duke of Kent School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Duke of Kent School located?
Duke of Kent School is located at Peaslake Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, GU6 7NS.
What type of school is Duke of Kent School?
Duke of Kent School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Duke of Kent School?
Duke of Kent School has approximately 325 pupils on roll.
What is Duke of Kent School's inspection rating?
Duke of Kent School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 30 January 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.