Duke of Kent School vs Hurtwood House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duke of Kent School
Cranleigh · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
303 students
Hurtwood House School
Dorking · Independent secondary · Ages 15–19
293 students
| Measure | Duke of Kent School Cranleigh, South East | Hurtwood House School Dorking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #642 of 679 | #582 of 679 |
| National rank | #3878 of 4,090 | #3582 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 15–19 |
| Students | 303 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 293 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.0 | 8.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.64 | 1.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.5 |
| town | Cranleigh | Dorking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dukeofkentschool.org.uk | www.hurtwoodhouse.com |
The verdict
- •Hurtwood House School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.5 vs 12.9).
- •Duke of Kent School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 293.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Duke of Kent School better than Hurtwood House School?
On the Success Index (England), Hurtwood House School ranks higher (19.5 vs 12.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Duke of Kent School and Hurtwood House School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cranleigh and Dorking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duke of Kent School: 303. Hurtwood House School: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duke of Kent School and Hurtwood House School rank in South East?
Duke of Kent School is 642nd of 679 and Hurtwood House School is 582nd of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).