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.

520

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

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 77 (15%) 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?

15% of primary & secondary schools in Surrey are rated Outstanding and 62% 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.