Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. At Duke of Kent School, we know that finding the right fit is about far more than academic results. It's about choosing a school where your child will feel happy, known and inspired to become the very best version of themselves. As an independent school in Surrey, we take the time to get to know every child and every family, ensuring that Duke of Kent School is the right place for both of you.

From Nursery through to GCSE, our admissions process is designed to be welcoming, personal and straightforward, giving you every opportunity to experience life at our school before making your decision. Our school is conveniently located between Guildford and Cranleigh in the beautiful Surrey Hills, welcoming boys and girls from across Surrey and the surrounding areas. Small enough to know them. Bold enough to inspire them. If you have any questions you wish to discuss or would like to make an appointment to visit the School, please contact the Registrar, Jane Hopwood on jhopwood@dokschool.org or by telephone 01483 277313. 

Why choose us?
✓ Nursery to GCSE
✓ Small class sizes
✓ Individual attention
✓ Co-educational
✓ Beautiful Surrey Hills location
✓ Strong pastoral care
✓ Excellent GCSE outcomes
✓ Extensive co-curricular programme

Joining Duke of Kent School

We welcome applications for boys and girls throughout the year, subject to availability.
Our main entry points are:

• Reception (Age 4)
• Year 3 (Age 7)
• Year 7 (Age 11)

Places occasionally become available in other year groups and waiting lists are maintained where appropriate.

As a co-educational independent day school in Surrey, we are proud to support children from Nursery through to GCSE, allowing lasting friendships, strong relationships and confidence to grow throughout every stage of their education. At Duke of Kent School, admissions isn't about finding the highest-performing children. It's about finding children who will flourish within our community.

Because we are a smaller independent school, every child is genuinely known as an individual. We value curiosity, kindness, enthusiasm and a willingness to embrace opportunities just as highly as academic potential.

Our aim is simple: every child who joins Duke of Kent School should leave with excellent qualifications, confidence in themselves and a lifelong love of learning. 

We chose Duke of Kent School because it felt different from every other school we visited. It has the academic ambition we were looking for, but what stood out most was the warmth of the community and the genuine care shown to every child. Our children are known, encouraged and challenged every day, and the confidence they've gained has been incredible to see.

Parent of Two Prep school pupils