Independent schools in Surrey

Are you considering a private school in Surrey for your child? There are more than 30 independent secondary schools in the county.

Find out everything you need to know about private schools in Surrey, including fees, exam results, and how to apply for a place.

What are the best private schools in Surrey?

Surrey is home to some of the country's top schools. The following 10 private senior schools are ranked the best in Surrey for 2025 based on recent exam results. Most of these schools are also within the top 100 private schools in the UK.

1. Guildford High School
2. Reigate Grammar School
3. Royal Grammar School, Guildford
4. City of London Freemen's School
5. Caterham School
6. Epsom College
7. St John's School, Leatherhead
8. St Catherine's, Bramley
9. Reed's School
10. St George's Weybridge

How much do private schools cost in Surrey?

Fees vary between schools, but the cost of independent education in Surrey is above the national average. Annual fees typically range from £23,000–£25,000.

It's important to note that these figures can vary. Additional costs such as boarding, uniforms, extracurricular activities, and trips may apply.

What's included in the school fees?

Independent school fees always include the cost of teaching. Some of the fees which might be charged separately include school lunch and exams (e.g. GCSEs, A levels and the IB Diploma). If your child goes to a boarding school, the fees usually include the full cost of boarding (lodging, meals etc.).

Before you register your child for a school, it's best to check exactly what's included in the fees. You will usually need to pay a non-refundable registration fee on application (often £100–£300) and a deposit when you accept an offer.

Help with school fees in Surrey

Most private schools in Surrey offer financial assistance to children who meet certain criteria. The most common type of assistance is a bursary, which is means-tested. Lots of schools also offer scholarships, but these are based on talent and are not means-tested.

Bursaries

Bursaries are a type of means-tested financial assistance. They're normally offered on a sliding scale, so children from lower-income families receive more support. Eligible children still need to meet the school's entrance criteria.

Most private schools in Surrey offer bursaries that can cover up to 100% of school fees. Some also help with the other costs of private education, such as school uniforms, lunch, transport, and extracurricular activities.

If you think your child might be eligible for a bursary, you'll need to complete a bursary application form for your target school. This will involve supplying detailed financial evidence. You might also have a home visit from a member of the school's bursary team.

Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to children who show talent in a particular subject or a co-curricular activity. Common scholarships include academic, art, drama, music, and sport.

Most private schools in Surrey offer scholarships. Many come with a financial reward – such as a 10% discount on school fees. A small number of schools only have honour-based scholarships (e.g. no financial reward).

Academic scholarships are usually awarded based on the results of entrance exams. Co-curricular scholarships are applied for separately. Your child will have extra assessments and/or interviews alongside the main admissions process.

Sibling discounts

Some private schools in Surrey offer discounted fees to families with multiple children attending the same school. Discounts can range from 10% to 50% off school fees.

Private girls' schools in Surrey

Guildford High School

Day school in Guildford for girls aged 4–18.

• Address: Guildford High School, London Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1SJ
• Number of students: 1,000+
• Fees per term: £8,329
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic and music
• A level results (2024): 95.8% A*–B
• GCSE results (2025): 98.2% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 8

Manor House School, Bookham

Day school in Bookham for girls aged 2–16.

• Address: Manor House School, Manor House Lane, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4EN
• Number of students: 250+
• Fees per term: £7,395
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries and sibling discount
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, drama, music and sport
• GCSE results (2024): 58% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 3 (independent schools up to age 16)

Notre Dame School, Cobham

Catholic day school in Cobham for girls aged 11–18.

• Address: Notre Dame Senior School, Burwood House, Convent Lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1HA
• Number of students: 400+
• Fees per term: £8,416
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, drama, music, and sport
• A level results (2024): 72% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 54% A*/A/9/8/7

Prior's Field

Day and boarding school in Godalming for girls aged 11–18.

• Address: Prior's Field, Priorsfield Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2RH
• Number of students: 400+
• Fees per term: £8,035–£12,470
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries, Armed Forces and FCO discounts, alumni discount and sibling discount

Sir William Perkins's School

Day school in Chertsey for girls aged 11 to 18.

• Address: Sir William Perkins's School, Guildford Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9BN
• Number of students: 550+
• Fees per term: £8,443
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art and design, drama, music, and sport
• A level results (2024): 80.8% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 77.2% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 111

St Catherine's, Bramley

Day and boarding school in Bramley for girls aged 11–18.

• Address: St Catherine's, Station Road, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0DF
• Number of students: 600+
• Fees per term: £8,450 (day), £14,953 (boarding)
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• Scholarships: academic
• A level results (2023): 85.8% A*–B
• GCSE results (2023): 84.1% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 75

St Teresa's, Effingham

Day and boarding school in Dorking for girls aged 11 to 18.

• Address: St Teresa's, Effingham Hill, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6ST
• Number of students: 600+
• Fees per term: £8,616–£14,940
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, drama, music, and sport

Tormead School

Day school in Guildford for girls aged 4 to 18.

• Address: Tormead School, Cranley Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2JD
• Number of students: 750+
• Fees per term: £8,010
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries and sibling discount
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, drama, music, and sport

Woldingham School

Day and boarding school in Woldingham for girls aged 11–18.

• Address: Woldingham School, Marden Park, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7YA
• Number of students: 550+
• Fees per term: £9,600–£19,188
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, drama, music, performing arts, and sports
• A level results (2024): 82.4% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 77% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 102

Private boys' schools in Surrey

Halliford School

Day school in Shepperton for boys aged 11–18 with a mixed sixth form.

• Address: Halliford School, Russell Road, Shepperton, Surrey, TW17 9HX
• Number of students: 450+
• Fees per term: £7,500–£8,640
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries and sibling discount
• Scholarships: academic, art, drama, music and sport
• A level results (2024): 55% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 99% 9–6 (A*–C)

Reed's School

Day and boarding school in Cobham for boys aged 11–18 with a mixed sixth form.

• Address: Reed's School, Sandy Lane, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 2ES
• Number of students: approx. 800
• Fees per term: £8,465–£13,140
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, drama, music, and sport
• A level results (2024): 86% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 75% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 90

Royal Grammar School, Guildford

Day school in Guildford for boys aged 11 to 18.

• Address: Royal Grammar School, High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3BB
• Number of students: 950+
• Fees per term: £7,902–£8,136
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ Scholarships: academic and music
• A level results (2024): 93% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 85.5% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 49

St James' Senior Boys' School

Day school in Ashford, Surrey for boys aged 11–18.

• Address: St James Senior Boys' School, Church Road, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 3DZ
• Number of students: approx. 400
• Fees per term: £9,060
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: occasional sport, drama and music
• GCSE results (2024): 42% A*/A/9/8/7

Private co-educational schools in Surrey

Box Hill School

Day and boarding school in Dorking for ages 11–18.

• Address: Box Hill School, Old London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6EA
• Number of students: approx. 400
• Fees per term: £8,623–£14,351
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, drama, music, and sport
• A level results (2024): 50% A*–B
• IB results (2024): 32 average points
• GCSE results (2024): 26% A*/A/9/8/7

Caterham School

Day and boarding school in Caterham for ages 11–18.

• Address: Caterham School, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6YA
• Number of students: approx. 1,000
• Fees per term: £8,450–£18,485
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries and support for childre of URC clergy
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art & design, chess, dance, drama, innovation & entrepreneurship, music, and sports
• A level results (2024): 91.2% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 85.5% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 55
• 11+ exam: ISEB Common Pre-Test

Charterhouse School

Day and boarding school in Godalming for boys and girls aged 13–18.

• Address: Charterhouse, Hurtmore Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2DX
• Number of students: 900+
• Fees per term: £12,505–£15,672
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 13+ scholarships: academic, art, drama, music, and sport
• A level results (2024): 83.5% A*–B
• IB results (2024): 37.4 average points
• GCSE results (2024): 73.7% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 106

City of London Freemen's School

Day and boarding school in Ashtead for ages 11–18.

• Address: City of London Freemen's School, Ashtead Park, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 1ET
• Number of students: 900+
• Fees per term: £6,993–£15,537
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic and music
• A level results (2024): 91.9% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 85.8% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 46

Claremont Fan Court School

Day school in Esher for ages 2 to 18.

• Address: Claremont Fan Court School, Claremont Drive, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9LY
• Number of students: 1,150+
• Fees per term: £7,345–£7,850
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, music and all-rounders
• A level results (2024): 83.5% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 54.2% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 153

Cranleigh School

Day and boarding school in Cranleigh for ages 13 to 18.

• Address: Cranleigh School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8QQ
• Number of students: approx. 700
• Fees per term: £13,265–£16,265
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries and sibling discount
• 13+ scholarships: academic, art, design engineering, drama, music, and sport
• A level results (2024): 79% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 68% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 139

Duke of Kent School

Day school in Ewhurst for ages 3 to 16.

• Address: Duke of Kent School, Peaslake Road, Ewhurst, Surrey, GU6 7NS
• Number of students: 300+
• Fees per term: £7,320–£7,790 (excluding VAT)
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: art, performing arts, music, sports, and all-rounder
• GCSE results (2024): 55% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 7 (independent schools up to age 16)

Dunottar School

Day school in Reigate for boys and girls aged 11 to 18.

• Address: Dunottar School, High Trees Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7EL
• Number of students: approx. 400
• Fees per term: £7,362–£7,462
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries (partial assistance)
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, music, performing arts, and sport
• A level results (2024): 54% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 53% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 293

Epsom College

Day and boarding school in Epsom for boys and girls aged 11–18.

• Address: Epsom College, College Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4JQ
• Number of students: 1,100+
• Fees per term: £8,658–£16,791
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, drama, music and sport
• A level results (2024): 88% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 82.8% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 68

Ewell Castle School

Day school in Epsom for boys and girls aged 2–18.

• Address: Ewell Castle School, Church Street, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 2AW
• Number of students: 500+
• Fees per term: £7,135
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, design technology, drama, music, and sport
• A level results (2024): 54.9% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 44.8% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 305

Frensham Heights

Day and boarding school in Farnham for ages 11–18.

• Address: Frensham Heights, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4EA
• Number of students: 500+
• Fees per term: £7,870–£13,685
• Financial assistance: limited means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: no
• A level results (2024): 75.3% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 53.3% A*/A/9/8/7

King Edward's Witley

Day and boarding school in Godalmihng for boys and girls aged 11–18.

• Address: King Edward's Witley, Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5SG
• Number of students: 450+
• Fees per term: £8,373–£15,840
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries, sibling discounts and Armed Forces discounts
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, design & technology, drama, music, and sport)
• A level results (2024): 69% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 47% A*/A/9/8/7

Lingfield College

Day school in Lingfield for boys and girls aged 2–18.

• Address: Lingfield College, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PN
• Number of students: 900+
• Fees per term: £8,107–£8,287
• Financial assistance: limited means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, music and sport
• A level results (2024): 81% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 45% A*/A/9/8/7

Reigate Grammar School

Day school in Reigate for boys and girls aged 11–18.

• Address: Reigate Grammar School, Reigate Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0QS
• Number of students: 1,100+
• Fees per term: £9,480–£9,720
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries and sibling discount
• 11+ scholarships: academic, music, and sport
• A level results (2024): 96.8% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 90% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 14

St George's College, Weybridge

Day school in Addlestone for boys and girls aged 11–18.

• Address: St George's College, Weybridge Road, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2QS
• Number of students: 1,000+
• Fees per term: £8,540
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, drama, music and sport
• A level results (2024): 84% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 74% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 101

St John's School, Leatherhead

Day and boarding school in Leatherhead for boys and girls aged 11–18.

• Address: St John’s School, Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8SP
• Number of students: 800+
• Fees per term: £9,357–£13,394
• Financial assistance: partial means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, design & engineering, drama, music, sport and all-rounders
• A level results (2024): 88.6% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 79.8% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 71

The Royal School, Haslemere

Day and boarding school in Haslemere for boys and girls aged 0–18.

• Address: The Royal School, Farnham Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1HQ
• Number of students: approx. 200
• Fees per term: £7,020–£12,288
• Financial assistance: means-tested bursaries
• 11+ scholarships: academic, art, music, performance, and sport
• A level results (2024): 43.9% A*–B
• GCSE results (2024): 57.9% A*/A/9/8/7
• National rank: 324