Knowl Hill School
Woking, Surrey, South East · GU24 0JN
Knowl Hill is a small independent school in Woking, Surrey, with around 62 pupils on roll and a history stretching back to 1984. Its intimate size sets it apart from larger independents, allowing a level of individual attention that suits families seeking a closely supportive environment. The school is led by Head Teacher and Managing Director Dr Kas Govender and is inspected by the ISI. Pupils enter at age 11, with 11+ entry available.
62
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 62
- Location
- Woking, Surrey, South East
- Website
- http://www.knowlhillschool.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head teacher and Managing Director Dr Kas Govender
Latest results
Attainment 8
13.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
8%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school offers GCSE qualifications to age 16. Headline results sit well below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 13.4 against a national average of 46.9, and 8% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. These figures should be read in the context of a very small cohort, where individual pupils have a marked effect on averages and where the school's tailored approach may serve particular learning needs.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 1.54%
- EHC plans
- 98.46%
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1984
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 9 September 2025
The last word
A small, personal independent school in Woking for families who value close attention over headline league-table figures.
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Knowl Hill School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Knowl Hill School located?
Knowl Hill School is located at School Lane, Pirbright, Woking, GU24 0JN.
What type of school is Knowl Hill School?
Knowl Hill School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Knowl Hill School?
Knowl Hill School has approximately 62 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.