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  • Independent school for boys and girls

Cranleigh School: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8QQ

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2028 entry

  • Registration closes

    Not published yetChecked

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees

    Not published yet

Cranleigh School sets its own tests and decides after them. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Cranleigh School takes new pupils at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    How children are assessed: not checked yet.

    Route through the school: Year 7 joiners go to Cranleigh Prep up to the September 2027 intake; from September 2028, Years 7 and 8 are part of Cranleigh SeniorRoute through the school, 11+ entryChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: From September 2028, Cranleigh Senior entry will widen to include age 11+ (Years 7 & 8), with Cranleigh Prep focusing on ages 3–11.View the official source

    Registration closes: Not yet published (for September 2028 entry)

Other ways in: 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 13+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school, the ISEB Common Pre-Test (an online test many independent schools share) and the CAT4 reasoning test. Tests are taken in Year 6.

  • 16+ entry

    30 places

    How children are assessed: an interview, a group activity and online test other.

    Registration closes: Monday 2 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

More about entry from our guide

Cranleigh Prep shares the school's website. We are covering it as a separate school, including its remaining Year 7 intake, so this page deals with senior entry only.

See our page on Cranleigh Prep.

11+ (Year 7)

Until the Prep takes its last Year 7 group, 11+ entry belongs to Cranleigh Prep, which we cover as a separate school. Cranleigh Senior has not yet published its own 11+ dates.

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesCranleigh School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Cranleigh School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2027 will be Cranleigh Prep’s final Year 7 intake.View the official source
AssessmentCranleigh School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Cranleigh School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2027 will be Cranleigh Prep’s final Year 7 intake.View the official source
OffersCranleigh School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Cranleigh School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: September 2027 will be Cranleigh Prep’s final Year 7 intake.View the official source

13+ (Year 9)

The 13+ process uses an academic assessment (usually the ISEB Pre-Test or CAT4), an interview and a reference. The school does not publish fixed 13+ registration or test dates on the pages we checked, so contact admissions early in Year 6.

  • What the school assesses: CAT4Cranleigh School: Cat4Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Pupils complete an academic assessment – usually the ISEB test or CAT4 – plus an interview with our Admissions Director.View the official source; interviewCranleigh School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Pupils complete an academic assessment – usually the ISEB test or CAT4 – plus an interview with our Admissions Director.View the official source; ISEB Common Pre-TestCranleigh School: Iseb pretestChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Pupils complete an academic assessment – usually the ISEB test or CAT4 – plus an interview with our Admissions Director.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolCranleigh School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: A visit, interview, school reports and academic tests give us a rounded view of your child’s strengths and potential.View the official source
  • First assessment taken in: Year 6Cranleigh School: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: The main route for 13+ entry is Year 6 pre-testing (ages 10–11) where they take the CAT 4 test.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Cranleigh School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: All scholarship forms for Year 9 entry in 2027 are shown below and should only be completed once your child has an accepted place at Cranleigh School.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Scholarship application byFriday 1 January 2027 (academic); Saturday 31 October 2026 (all other scholarships (art, design engineering and product design, drama, performing arts, music, sport))Cranleigh School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Deadline for Academic Scholarship applications is 1st Jan 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesCranleigh School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Cranleigh School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: All scholarship forms for Year 9 entry in 2027 are shown below and should only be completed once your child has an accepted place at Cranleigh School.View the official source
AssessmentCranleigh School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Cranleigh School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: All scholarship forms for Year 9 entry in 2027 are shown below and should only be completed once your child has an accepted place at Cranleigh School.View the official source
OffersCranleigh School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Cranleigh School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: All scholarship forms for Year 9 entry in 2027 are shown below and should only be completed once your child has an accepted place at Cranleigh School.View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Sixth-form applicants take an online test and attend an assessment day with an interview and group activity on Thursday 12 November 2026Cranleigh School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER | Holistic Review DayView the official source. Offers are made on Tuesday 1 December 2026Cranleigh School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER | Offer DayView the official source and must be accepted by Friday 11 December 2026Cranleigh School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER | Deadline for acceptancesView the official source. The school gives about 30Cranleigh School: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: On average, about 30 pupils join each academic year.View the official source sixth-form places for new pupils.

  • Places: about 30Cranleigh School: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: On average, about 30 pupils join each academic year.View the official source
  • What the school assesses: group or team activityCranleigh School: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: They will undertake an online cognitive test, a Cranleigh Thinking paper (short essay question), a group activity and an individual interview.View the official source; interviewCranleigh School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: They will undertake an online cognitive test, a Cranleigh Thinking paper (short essay question), a group activity and an individual interview.View the official source; online test (quest)Cranleigh School: Online test otherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: They will undertake an online cognitive test, a Cranleigh Thinking paper (short essay question), a group activity and an individual interview.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Cranleigh School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Sixth Form Entry 2027View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesMonday 2 November 2026Cranleigh School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER | Deadline for registration and scholarship applicationsView the official source
AssessmentThursday 12 November 2026Cranleigh School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER | Holistic Review DayView the official source
OffersTuesday 1 December 2026Cranleigh School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER | Offer DayView the official source
Accept an offer byFriday 11 December 2026Cranleigh School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER | Deadline for acceptancesView the official source
Scholarship application byMonday 2 November 2026Cranleigh School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: The deadline for 16+ Scholarships is 2nd November 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesCranleigh School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Cranleigh School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Sixth Form Entry 2027View the official source
AssessmentCranleigh School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Cranleigh School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Sixth Form Entry 2027View the official source
OffersCranleigh School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Cranleigh School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Sixth Form Entry 2027View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2028 entry

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

Dates for the other ways in13+ and 16+

13+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Scholarship applications close: all other scholarships (art, design engineering and product design, drama, performing arts, music, sport)

    in 11 days

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  2. Coming up: Scholarship applications close: academic

    in about 10 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 16+ entry

    in 13 days

  2. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in 13 days

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  3. Coming up: Entrance tests

  4. Coming up: Offers sent

  5. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 7 weeks

At a glance

Cranleigh School in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
3 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Cranleigh is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18, bringing our Prep and Senior Schools together across two neighbouring sites.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Scholarships
7 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding
day pupils and boarders
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in
11+, 13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£240VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

Not published yet
13+ entry, day
£34,815 a year, including VAT
13+ entry, full boarding
£60,540 a year, including VAT
13+ entry, flexi boarding
£48,675 a year, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£34,815 a year, including VAT
16+ entry, full boarding
£60,540 a year, including VAT
16+ entry, flexi boarding
£48,675 a year, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees include VAT

Registration fee: £240 (VAT not stated by the school).

Deposit when you accept a day place: £2,000.

Cranleigh publishes its fees per year rather than per term. The senior school offers a "Day Plus" option between day and full boarding.

Joining atDayFull boardingFlexi boarding
13+£34,815 per year (including VAT)Cranleigh School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Day – £34,815 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source£60,540 per year (including VAT)Cranleigh School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Boarding – £60,540 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source£48,675 per year (including VAT) ("Day Plus" option)Cranleigh School: Flexi boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Day Plus – £48,675 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source
16+£34,815 per year (including VAT)Cranleigh School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Day – £34,815 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source£60,540 per year (including VAT)Cranleigh School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Boarding – £60,540 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source£48,675 per year (including VAT) ("Day Plus" option)Cranleigh School: Flexi boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Day Plus – £48,675 (inclusive of VAT)View the official source
  • Registration fee: £240Cranleigh School: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Registration Fee (non-refundable*) £240View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (day): £2,000 (Cranleigh Senior)Cranleigh School: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Cranleigh Senior £2,000View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (boarding): £2,000 (Cranleigh Senior)Cranleigh School: Deposit boardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Cranleigh Senior £2,000View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings.
Scholarships
For academic, art, design and technology, drama, music, other and sport, at 13+ and 16+ entry, worth up to 15% of the fees.

Source: Cranleigh School, checked

  • Largest bursary: up to 100%Cranleigh School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Although some parents or guardians of Foundationer pupils might be in a position to make a financial contribution to a child’s education, most will not, and the Foundation most commonly fully funds a Foundationer’s education.View the official source of fees, means-tested
  • Scholarships offered: academicCranleigh School: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: We welcome applications for Academic, Art, Design Engineering, Drama, Sport, Performing Arts and Music awards.View the official source, artCranleigh School: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: We welcome applications for Academic, Art, Design Engineering, Drama, Sport, Performing Arts and Music awards.View the official source, design and technologyCranleigh School: Design technologyChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: We welcome applications for Academic, Art, Design Engineering, Drama, Sport, Performing Arts and Music awards.View the official source, dramaCranleigh School: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: We welcome applications for Academic, Art, Design Engineering, Drama, Sport, Performing Arts and Music awards.View the official source, musicCranleigh School: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: We welcome applications for Academic, Art, Design Engineering, Drama, Sport, Performing Arts and Music awards.View the official source, otherCranleigh School: OtherChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: We welcome applications for Academic, Art, Design Engineering, Drama, Sport, Performing Arts and Music awards.View the official source, sportCranleigh School: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: We welcome applications for Academic, Art, Design Engineering, Drama, Sport, Performing Arts and Music awards.View the official source
  • Largest scholarship: up to 15%Cranleigh School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Financial Recognition: Scholarships can carry a financial award of up to 15% of school fees.View the official source of fees
  • Scholarship entry points: 13+Cranleigh School: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Scholarships are available for 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry.View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Cranleigh School: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Scholarships are available for 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry.View the official source

Open days

This year's events have passed

  1. Done: Open Day (passed)

Source: Cranleigh School, checked

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 50% (2025)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2025

    50%A level grades A* to A, 2025Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: In 2025, 50% of grades were A*–A and 83% were A*–B, with a 100% pass rate.View the official source

    No earlier year published

  • A level grades A* to B, 2026

    85%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: 85% of A Level grades were A*–BView the official source

    83% in 2025

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026

    71%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: 71% of GCSEs were graded 9–7 in 2026.View the official source

    No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

YearMeasureFigure
2025A level grades A* to A50%Cranleigh School: A level astar apercent (2025)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: In 2025, 50% of grades were A*–A and 83% were A*–B, with a 100% pass rate.View the official source
2025A level grades A* to B83%Cranleigh School: A level astar bpercent (2025)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: In 2025, 50% of grades were A*–A and 83% were A*–B, with a 100% pass rate.View the official source
2026A level grades A* to B85%Cranleigh School: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: 85% of A Level grades were A*–BView the official source
2026GCSE grades 9 to 771%Cranleigh School: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: 71% of GCSEs were graded 9–7 in 2026.View the official source

What is distinctive about applying to Cranleigh

Families with a child in Year 5 or younger have two senior routes: 11+ into Cranleigh Senior once it opens Year 7, or 13+, which begins with the Pre-Test in Year 6Cranleigh School: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: The main route for 13+ entry is Year 6 pre-testing (ages 10–11) where they take the CAT 4 test.View the official source.

Bursaries are means-tested and can cover up to 100%Cranleigh School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Although some parents or guardians of Foundationer pupils might be in a position to make a financial contribution to a child’s education, most will not, and the Foundation most commonly fully funds a Foundationer’s education.View the official source of fees; scholarships are worth up to 15%Cranleigh School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Financial Recognition: Scholarships can carry a financial award of up to 15% of school fees.View the official source. The senior school deposit is £2,000 (Cranleigh Senior)Cranleigh School: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Cranleigh School.The source says: Cranleigh Senior £2,000View the official source; the Prep deposit is given differently on two of the school's pages, so we have not shown it.

Official documents and sources

10 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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