Knowl Hill School
School summary
With just 62 pupils on its roll, Knowl Hill School is among the smallest independent schools in Surrey, and its size sits at the heart of what it offers. Founded in 1984 in Woking, this mixed, non-denominational school takes pupils at age 11 and prepares them through to GCSE. The scale here allows for close attention and a school community where every child is known. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and led by Head Teacher and Managing Director Dr Kas Govender.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 9 September 2025
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications within an unusually small setting, where class sizes are necessarily modest given the overall roll. Entry is at 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. Families considering Knowl Hill should expect a teaching environment built around individual support rather than a large, broad department structure.
Head teacher and Managing Director · Dr Kas Govender
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1984
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.54%
- EHC plans
- 98.46%
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Knowl Hill School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.