Hurtwood House School is a A-Level school in Dorking, United Kingdom. Founded in 1992. It serves 319 students for students aged 15–19. Annual tuition ranges from $31,111 to $46,653 USD.
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Location & getting here
Prosperous Surrey countryside near Dorking market town, within commuter reach of central London and Heathrow, convenient for families with frequent international travel.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | 17 km | ~32 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
| Heathrow | 33 km | ~53 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| London City | 50 km | ~75 min | — |
NanaSays Scorecard
Key Details
Scholarships Available
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
The proprietor's oversight does not ensure that leaders display good skills and knowledge or fulfil their responsibilities to promote pupils' wellbeing effectively, resulting in not all Standards being met. Leadership has failed to adequately assess and mitigate risks to boarders, particularly regarding mixed-age boarding arrangements and unrestricted access to boarding houses. Standards are met in education quality, pupils' physical and mental health, social and economic education, and safeguarding.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding | £22,405.2 | £67,215.6 |
| Day | £14,937.6 | £44,812.8 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit (per term) | Per year | £1,200 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (2 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Hurtwood House is a boarding school specializing exclusively in the sixth form, offering both day and full boarding. It emphasizes creative and performing arts alongside traditional academics, with a particularly wide range of A-levels in drama, media, art, textiles, dance, music, and subjects like mathematics, sciences, and modern languages. The school achieved a 67% A*/A pass rate in 2013.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Form (Age 16+) | Interview, school reference, and consideration of academic record and personal qualities | — | — |
How to apply
- Submit initial contact with grades, interests, subjects, and reasons for applying via contact form or phone
- Headmaster reviews application and decides whether to invite for interview
- Attend interview (selection based on interview impressions, school reference, and character assessment)
- Complete online application form following interview
- School reference obtained from current school
- Offer letter issued to successful candidates
- Return acceptance form to confirm place
What you'll need to submit
- Online registration/application form
- School reference
Open events
- Individual school visits can be arranged
- Prospectus available on request
Scholarships: Performing Arts and Maths/Science scholarships available; performing arts auditions held 1st March 2026 or via self-tape submission by 13th February 2026
Admissions contact: Phone: 01483 279000; Email for scholarships: [email protected]
Half the school (approx. 180 places) turns over annually. No entrance tests. Selection heavily weighted toward interview impressions and personal qualities. Informal interview process described as chance for mutual assessment.
Why Families Choose
- Sixth form only
- Creative and performing arts excellence
- Wide A-level range
- Strong academic results
Fees & Financials
Original currency: £12,250; Day Fees £8,167 per term.
Student Life
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent
Gabe Nagy (studying Acting at NYU Tisch) and Ben Radcliffe (actor in Fackham Hall)
Sports Programme
Hurtwood House is a performing arts-focused sixth form college where sport is optional and recreational, not a primary mission.