Downe House School Competitors

Cranleigh School and Cranleigh Prep School are leading co-educational weekly boarding and day schools set in a stunning rural location in more than 280 acres on the edge of the Surrey Hills. Our two beautiful campuses are exceptionally well equipped, with outstanding classroom, studio, performance and sports facilities. Pupils join our senior school from a wide variety of other prep schools across London and the Home Counties, creating a lively, House-based community of young people who are drawn together by their inherent love of life and getting involved in everything Cranleigh has to offer. Ours is a vibrant school that is large enough for diverse opportunities and yet small enough for every individual pupil to be known, supported and encouraged, whatever activities they undertake. The range of choices available across all year groups is designed to broaden horizons and offer both challenges and opportunities to flourish. A high staff to pupil ratio, dedicated House staff and a nurturing tutor system all ensure that pupils’ personal wellbeing is paramount; and discipline is maintained through mutual respect. Cranleigh demonstrates powerfully that academic success does not have to be achieved at the expense of excellence in co-curricular activity. Our examination achievements and university entrance are the best ever. We also continue to achieve exceptional results in a broad range of national sporting competitions. Above all Cranleigh School puts the child first in our decision making, with a focus on the holistic development of young people, supporting a strong education ethic and a day that is built around the motto, which is Ex Cultu Robur (from our culture comes strength). Please come and see our Schools for yourself. You will be most welcome and we look forward to meeting you.

Benenden is regarded as one of the leading boarding schools in Britain. Founded in 1923, we are situated in 250 acres of parkland in Kent, the Garden of England, just an hour from London. There are 550 girls in the School, aged 11-18. At Benenden we employ over 420 staff members in both teaching and non-teaching staff roles. Benenden is located in a beautiful part of the Kent countryside, between Tenterden and Cranbrook and the rural school campus is a very special place to work. Working here is rewarding and meaningful and whatever your job, you are encouraged to get fully involved with the life of the School. As a teacher here you'll enjoy teaching motivated, intelligent girls who want to learn and you'll have access to great facilities to support teaching and learning. Non-teaching roles at Benenden are diverse. Whatever your role, you'll benefit from a being part of a large team with opportunities for professional development. We offer a wonderful working environment, generous terms and conditions of employment, career development opportunities and the chance to work as part of a committed and busy team. Our current vacancies can be found on the School website.

Kingston Grammar School is an independent co-educational day school in Kingston upon Thames, South West London. The school was founded by Royal Charter in 1561 but can trace its roots back to at least the 13th century. The School has a long history stretching back 400 years. Our aims and values include aspiration, participation, partnership and regard; all key qualities that prepare young people for the world around them.