Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Surrey 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 520 schools across Surrey. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Surrey has 520 primary & secondary schools, of which 75 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 318 rated Good — 76% of primary & secondary schools in Surrey are rated Good or Outstanding overall. South Farnham School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Surrey follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

520
Total schools
75
Outstanding
14%
Outstanding rate
66.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
38.5
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 South Farnham School
Primary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 The Raleigh School
Primary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 Claremont Fan Court School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
4. Dorking Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. The Wharf Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Banstead Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
7. Bishopsgate School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
8. Rowan Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
9. Milbourne Lodge School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
10. Edgeborough School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
11. St Hilary's School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
12. Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
13. Amesbury School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
14. The Hawthorns School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
15. The Danesfield Manor School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
16. Barrow Hills School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
17. Lyndhurst School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
18. Glenesk School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
19. Little Downsend Epsom
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
20. Danes Hill School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Surrey?
There are 520 primary & secondary schools in Surrey, of which 75 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Surrey?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Surrey is South Farnham School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Surrey?
Primary and secondary school applications in Surrey are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Surrey council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Surrey?
14% of primary & secondary schools in Surrey are rated Outstanding and 61% are rated Good. 72.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.