Cranleigh School, Independent boarding school in Cranleigh, Surrey, England
Cranleigh School is an independent educational institution offering both boarding and day attendance in Surrey, southern England. The campus includes classrooms, sports facilities, music and drama spaces, and outdoor areas for various activities.
The school was established in 1865 to educate farmers' sons and students pursuing commerce under Church of England principles. It became a co-educational school accepting both boys and girls in 1999.
Students participate in the Cranleigh Thinking program, which extends learning beyond standard examinations through intellectual exploration and academic investigation methods.
The school accommodates both boarding students and those attending during the day, offering various subjects and extracurricular programs. Visitors may tour the grounds at designated times or attend open events throughout the year.
A Southern Railway locomotive from the Schools Class was named 'Cranleigh' in 1930 to honor the school's regional importance. This naming reflects how the institution had become woven into local identity and infrastructure.
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