Hurtwood House School

URN: 125442 • Dorking RH5 6NU

Overview

Name
Hurtwood House School
URN
125442
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
42.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
K R B Jackson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01483279000
Website
Visit
Address
Holmbury St Mary, Dorking RH5 6NU

Summary

Hurtwood House School, located in Dorking, Surrey, is an independent mixed school with a current enrolment of 319 students, offering a capacity for 375. The school prides itself on a unique blend of traditional boarding school values and modern sixth form college elements, creating an environment that fosters both academic excellence and creativity. Hurtwood House is known for its strong A-level results, consistently ranking among the top co-educational boarding schools in England.

The school focuses on providing a supportive and engaging atmosphere where students can explore their individual aspirations. With a curriculum that offers a wide range of subjects and flexibility, Hurtwood encourages students to take ownership of their learning and develop critical thinking skills. The close-knit community allows new students to integrate easily, as approximately half of the student body is new each year.

Hurtwood House is committed to nurturing personal development, guiding students to make informed choices while fostering their creativity and initiative. The dedicated staff work closely with students to ensure they feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Surrey
Age range
15 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
375
Pupils
319
Boys
112
Girls
207
FSM %
Open date
1992-12-03
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 319 112 207 375
2024-09-11 353 129 224 375
2023-09-11 356 122 234 375 0.00
2022-09-11 356 122 234 375 0.00
2021-09-11 365 126 239 350 0.00
2020-09-11 345 120 225 350 0.00

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