Cranmore is a Roman Catholic day school for boys where boys from all denominations are welcome. Since its move to West Horsley in 1968 it has witnessed a remarkable growth and development so that it now ranks as one of the most prominent boys Preparatory schools in the country.
Cranmore boys are encouraged to develop their talents to the full, both inside and outside the classroom. The boys thrive at Cranmore where the opportunities are wide ranging and allow for individual talents to be developed and confidence built. They are stimulated by the good teaching and teachers they respect. At Cranmore they know where they stand and are provided with a moral base line for life. The boys at Cranmore are happy. They prosper with encouragement and praise and therefore achieve their best. Excellent scholarship/common entrance results are achieved.
The outstanding facilities include well appointed classrooms, an indoor heated 25 metre swimming pool, gymnasium, sports hall, tennis courts, and extensive playing fields. A separate music building accommodates seven practice rooms (for individual tuition), two large teaching rooms, ensemble rooms and a magnificent auditorium. The large sports hall contains four squash courts, with the main hall being used for a very wide range of activities, including indoor cricket for which 5 indoor nets are provided. All the boys, from the nursery upwards, use the full range of facilities although swimming does not start until the 4+ year. The nursery boys also have their own dedicated play area and equipment.
A wide range of extra-curricular activities are offered, including Chess, Computer Club, Golf, Fencing, Rowing, Badminton, Squash, Tennis, Basketball, Athletics, Cross Country, Table Tennis, Swimming, Choirs, Orchestra, Skiing and Drama. The main sports are Soccer, Rugby and Cricket and squad and club session also occur in these sports. A bridge has been built to span the A246 which links some of the playing fields and the six hole golf course to the main site and the car park has been enlarged to allow easier dropping off and pick up of children.
A major building programme has recently been completed and includes a new junior teaching block, new library, locker and changing rooms, computer (IT) laboratory, plus the refurbishment of existing accommodation and improved Art and Design facilities, better office accommodation and a medical room. Further development commenced in April 1997 with the building of a new science block which will consist of three laboratories, four senior classrooms and a second IT laboratory. At the same time the gymnasium is being completely rebuilt and the playground area is being refurbished. Completion will be December 1997.
