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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Duke of Kent School is a private secondary-stage school in Cranleigh, Surrey, with a published age range of 3-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-16
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Duke of Kent School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Duke of Kent School began in 1976 when the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund brought Vanbrugh Castle School and Woolpit together. It became fully co-educational in 1978, expanded to GCSE in 2009 and now serves ages 3 to 16 at Ewhurst, near Cranleigh. Kindness, respect, effort and responsibility are the values that frame the day school's work.
The curriculum is broad and carefully planned, with one-to-one Chromebooks from Years 5 to 11 alongside science laboratories and creative spaces. There is no Sixth Form or boarding provision. The teaching day for Prep and Senior pupils ends at 4.45pm, after which pupils may leave or stay for independent study, homework and activities.
Sports fixtures, music, drama and outdoor learning sit alongside classroom work. A wildlife-focused programme, refurbished science laboratories and an Eco-Schools Green Flag add practical detail to the campus, keeping learning connected to the world beyond lessons.
Key entry points are Reception, Year 3 and Year 7. Year 3 applicants complete GL English and mathematics assessments and an interview during a visit day; Years 4 to 6 and Senior School applicants use CAT4 assessment and interview. Waiting lists operate in registration order, making the timing of registration part of the admissions route.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 36 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 36
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 3.64
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-16
- Head
- Mrs Susan Knox
- Pupil roll
- 303 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Peaslake Road, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey
- Postcode
- GU6 7NS
- Area
- Surrey
School leadership
- Head
- Mrs Susan Knox
School contact
- School phone
- 01483277313
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- office@dokschool.org
- Admissions phone
- 01483277313
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Senior day tuition, Years 7-11
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
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School admissions criterion
Siblings Priority will be given to sibings* of children already attending Duke of Kent School, subject to usual entry criteria.
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School admissions criterion
*Sibling means a natural brother or sister, a half brother or sister, a legally adopted brother or sister, a step brother or sister or other child.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
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Year 7 assessment day
5 November 2026
Route: Year 7; entry: September 2027.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 36 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.64 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Duke of Kent School handle admissions?
Duke of Kent School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Duke of Kent School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Duke of Kent School?
Year 7 assessment day: 5 November 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Duke of Kent School?
Duke of Kent School is currently rated Standards met.