The Cranleighan 2025

A C E L E B R AT I O N O F O U R S C H O O L Y E A R

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AWARDS Independent School of the Year for Performing Arts The Independent School Parent awards have recognised our Performing Arts provision, in particular the last academic year which saw our school musical of West Side Story.

Thinking Beyond the Curriculum The Talk Education awards have recognised our focus to put thinking at the heart of our approach to deeper learning.

Charitable Work Champion The School House Magazine awards have recognised our partnership between Beyond Ourselves and Cranleigh, as well as the charitable work Cranleigh provides in the local community.

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F RO M O U R C U LT U R E CO M E S S T R E N G T H

EDITORIAL

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The Cranleighan 2025 No. 74 December 2025 Editor Mr Steven George Photographers Mrs Lilian Spibey Mr Martin Williamson Gillman & Soame Additional photography by academic staff Design Haime & Butler

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With huge thanks to everyone who has contributed to The Cranleighan this year Cover image Zoe G. taking home the Henry Hunt Trophy for Public Speaking in the annual Dangerous Minds competition

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CONTENTS

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Head’s Welcome Senior Prefects Academic Results Cranleigh Futures Art Design & Engineering Music Dance Drama Sport Houses House Athletics House Performance House Drama House Cross Country House Prizes Outdoor Education CCF Chapel Cranleigh International Michaelmas Term highlights Lent Term highlights Summer Term highlights Staff Valete Common Room

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Welcome

It is with immense pride that I introduce The Cranleighan 2025, a publication that captures the wonderful academic, co-curricular and personal successes of the year.

My family and I have been overwhelmed by the genuine warmth of the Cranleigh community since we joined the school in September 2024. Your generosity of spirit transformed our first year here, confirming that the sense of community at Cranleigh is truly exceptional. This was never more evident than when the Upper Sixth gathered outside our house at 6.00 am on the final day of the Michaelmas Term to serenade us with early morning Christmas carols.

There have been countless highlights this year– far too many to list – but for me, coming from my previous school, the times that most perfectly capture the essence of our community is Cranleigh singing together in Chapel. This same spirit runs through the Houses, where nothing quite prepares you for the passion, creativity and sheer joy on display at House Dance and Part Song.

That sense of togetherness is, I believe, the defining thread that runs through the culture of Cranleigh.

During this year, we have worked hard to do more to support our Sixth Form as they approach the end of their school education and embark on lives at university and the workplace. The most significant initiative has been the development of our Futures programme, which includes the Cran Do Awards that brilliantly showcased our Lower Sixth’s entrepreneurial spirit, culminating in a gala event for parents and pupils in March.

Cranleigh is an environment where every pupil is empowered to explore and achieve their full potential. In a year of such breadth, we cannot hope to capture everything within these

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pages. The highlights you’ll see in the new look of The Cranleighan this year are chosen to illustrate some of the personal successes of pupils as well as moments that truly reflect our community as a whole.

We hope that by encouraging our students to aspire boldly, to be themselves and to care for others, we have prepared them properly for the world beyond our gates. We are proud that we achieve this success without becoming highly selective. This year’s academic results are particularly pleasing to report: 83% of A Level grades were at A*-B, while 76% of all GCSE grades in English, mathematics, and science were in the 9-7 range. These results speak for themselves and our pupils deserve immense credit for their hard work. They are well supported by excellent teaching across all subjects and our entire staff deserves huge recognition for everything they do.

Looking back over a year of hard work, achievements and fun, it’s humbling to remember that we are just custodians of Cranleigh. Now, as the 2025/26 academic year is underway, we start the 160th anniversary celebrations for the School.

In September we opened a new Sixth Form Centre and a refurbished library – proof that there is more to do and further to go to make Cranleigh the very best it can be.

To those who have contributed to that effort this year and are now moving on, a heartfelt thank you for all you have achieved and given.

You will always be welcome here.

SAM PRICE Head

“ There have been countless highlights this year – far too many to list – but for me, coming from my previous school, the times that most perfectly capture the essence of our community is Cranleigh singing together in Chapel.”

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Senior Prefects

James Fortescue and Phoebe Gray – winners of the Head’s Prize this year.

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Our time at Cranleigh has been one of change. Our year group joined the senior school in 2020 during the midst of Covid, meaning our experience of Fourth Form was quite different to what everyone had expected. Despite the strangeness of the situation and the uncertainty of what would happen next, the school pushed through and here we are now, with the pandemic as a distant memory for many.

James Fortescue (East) and Phoebe Gray (South) 2024-25 One of the best parts of Cranleigh is the connection between the year groups and the sense of community it creates. From house events to bed duty, it’s these interactions that shape the bonds within the school and make Cranleigh genuinely special: A true community that’s very easy to notice but certainly hard to describe, and that has left its mark on all of us.

The memories, the laughs, the tears and the shared challenges. That’s what has made this school so special in the last five years. That’s why for us, Cranleigh will always hold a special place in our hearts and that’s what we feel truly captures the ‘essence’ of this community and this leavers yeargroup. A bond that we will carry wherever life takes us.

From the moment we took on these roles, we were thrown into assemblies, presentations, and open days – and sometimes if we were lucky Mrs Price even gave us more than a minute’s notice – but what has been our most important work throughout the year has been the time spent on ensuring everyone feels integrated and part of the Cranleigh community.

Every single one of us leavers has been on their own journey through Cranleigh – all different, all shaped by our own challenges, friendships and pertinent moments. But what really matters is that each of those journeys have been unique; Each of us has added something to this community. And as we now move on, we carry not just memories and lessons but the people, and the experiences that made us who we are. That’s what makes leaving Cranleigh meaningful – not because it was perfect, but because it helped us become more ourselves.

The best experiences are often the ones you least expect to engage in, and these are the ones you will be reflecting on once your time here has drawn to a close. By getting involved, yes you meet new people

and build friendships, but you also start to develop soft skills like initiative, confidence and teamwork.

And so as we leave, we are left with one overriding emotion – gratitude. Gratitude for the wonderful opportunities we have had here, gratitude to our parents, to our teachers and to all the work that goes into making this all possible.

Firstly, we would like to say a big thank you to the unsung heroes of our community. Just look around to see the effort that goes into maintaining this beautiful school. The grounds team work tirelessly alongside the catering staff and our amazing cleaners. Your work forms the backbone of Cranleigh. Next, to the teachers: we know we haven’t always been easy, but your commitment – inside and beyond the classroom, through extra clinics, societies, and support during the ups and downs of teenage life – has truly made Cranleigh a home for us all. And finally, to our parents: thank you for making all this possible, for sticking by us through thick and thin, and for your endless support – especially during those cold winter months. Though we might not always show it, we are truly grateful beyond words.

The past five years have been a real journey and we want to wish everyone the best of luck in the years to come. To the new UVI, as we pass the baton on to you, know that you are now the ones setting the tone for the rest of the school. Lead by example, embrace the year ahead and, most importantly, continue to support each other. We’re so privileged to be part of such a compassionate, inspiring, and talented year group, and we know each one of you will go on to achieve great things. It’s been great fun working with the prefect team this year and thank you for all the hard work you have put in. Finally, we have a promise to uphold for a reunion in 50 years, so we guess we’ll see you all then.

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Academic Results

78% 63% 74%

of GCSE pupils achieved a 9-7 grade in the core subjects of English and Mathematics

of A Level Mathematics students gained A* or A

of students accepted their first choice university offer

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Top grades on the rise as Cranleigh School celebrates STEM and Arts excellence

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GCSEs Our GCSE results this year were outstanding, with 76% of all grades in English, mathematics and science graded 9-7. Grade 8 was the most common grade achieved, closely followed by grade 9, with over half of all grades being one of the top two grades. 78% of all pupils achieved a 9-7 grade in the core subjects of English and mathematics – an 8% increase on 2024. 26% of all grades were 9s – the highest grade possible – a 6% increase on last year. 73% of all grades were in the 9-7 range – up 5%. 59% of students achieved seven or more grades 9-7, up 4% from 2024.

Overall, there were 13 subjects where over half the grades were a 9 or an 8, including: Biology (54%), Chemistry (55%), English Language (55%), English Literature (66%), French (50%), Geography (85%), Greek (100%), History (69%), Latin (70%), Music (88%) and Physics (58%). 84 out of the 142 students in the year (59%) achieved seven or more 9-7 grades. 62 students (44%) achieved nine or more 9-7 grades – an increase of 7% on 2024.

A Levels Cranleigh’s Upper Sixth Formers delivered the School’s strongest post-pandemic A Level performance, with 83% of grades at A*-B, an increase from 78% in 2024. 43% of students achieved two or more A* or A grades – up from 38% last year. 52% of grades were at A*-A, a quarter of all students achieved a clean sweep of A*/As and there was an overall pass rate of 100%. STEM subjects were a particular strength, with 63% of Mathematics students gaining A* or A and a combined A*/A rate of 60% across all maths and science courses.

Economics also impressed with 70% at A*/A, while the Arts excelled with 86% in Art, 80% in Music and 78% in Drama. Notably, 96 of the 146 students in the cohort achieved A*-B across all their subjects. Most Sixth Formers at Cranleigh also complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). EPQ results also improved from last year with 44% of pupils gaining A*/A and 76% of all EPQs graded at A*-B. University Destinations 74% of students accepted their first choice university offer with 86% of the year group (113 students) going to Russell Group or equivalent universities – the joint highest percentage in recent memory. This was our most successful year in terms of offers received since 2016. The most striking statistic from this year’s application cycle was the number of students going to Durham, which far exceeds anything we have seen at Cranleigh before, and reflects this university’s increased popularity and national reputation.

Ivan S., Upper Sixth, received the first Head’s commendation of the academic year. Ivan is a keen student of Physics and spent the summer researching relativity, a topic outside the current A Level syllabus.

Having read the Oxford University Press ‘Very Short Introductions’ series, he decided to write his own.

A member of Cubitt House, Ivan joined Cranleigh in the summer term of the Lower Fifth, learning in his third language was a challenge, but his impressive work ethic meant that he was soon excelling in the sciences.

Ivan, who also studies Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths is hoping to study Physics at Oxford University.

Lower School Academic Prizes Lower Fifth Ben C, Isaac C, Zara C, Amy C, Archie D, Samantha L, Isabel S Upper Fifth Imogen B, Sam F, Omar H, Charley N, Charlotte T, Isaac T, James W, Benji W. Purvis Prize for Academic Excellence Ted M, Ivan S

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Cranleigh Futures Cranleigh Futures is our programme to help every student leave the School with a clear understanding of their unique strengths, the confidence to shape their own future, and the skills to thrive.

The programme has been rejuvenated this year, with the introduction of new initiatives like the CRAN.DO Awards and the development of Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Diplomas for pupils at different stages throughout the School. Embedded throughout the curriculum and grounded in real-world experience, Futures acts as a guiding thread across school life – developing adaptability, resilience and entrepreneurial thinking.

Pupils are encouraged to reflect on how the choices they make now might influence their lives in 3, 5, or 10 years. We focus on ten essential

transferable skills such as financial and digital literacy, collaboration and teamwork and creativity and emotional intelligence, whilst encouraging pupils to step beyond their comfort zones and embrace new challenges.

Our Futures programme provides bespoke guidance across a wide range of pathways, including UCAS, Oxbridge, international university applications, degree apprenticeships, start-ups and gap years.

From the end of the Lower Fifth (Year 10), students are coached to explore their options and make choices that align with their aspirations.

Teambuilding and creativity exercises at a Futures event

Upper 6th Scholars take part in a debate during a meeting of our Purvis Society

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“ At Cranleigh, our priority is to make sure every student feels confident about their next steps and inspired by the opportunities ahead. We equip young people with the skills, experiences and support to thrive in a fast-changing world. Whether their pathway is university, an apprenticeship, a start-up or a gap year, our aim is simple: to help every Cranleighan leave with a strong sense of who they are and the confidence to succeed.”

NAOMI AMBROSE Head of Futures

Brainstorming eco-friendly entrepreneurial ideas at a L6th Futures event in May

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CRAN.DO Challenge and reward: a showcase for Cranleigh’s young entrepreneurs

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After ten weeks of dedication, collaboration and creative thinking, a sparkling awards ceremony brought the School’s first entrepreneurship challenge to a close at the end of the Lent Term. Teams of eight Lower Sixth students were given £150 and a mission to design, market and launch a profitable business idea. The CRAN.DO Awards emphasised skills like teamwork, leadership, communication, resilience, adaptability and creative problem-solving, helping them to understand some of what’s needed to be successful in the world of work. For their final test the teams pitched their ideas to a ‘Dragons’ Den’, style panel of judges.

THE WINNERS Teamwork Back It Up – jumping on the modern trend for fashionable tracksuit bottoms Business Idea & Plan Vintage Vault – reselling vintage jumpers Profit & Profit Tails and Trails – Cranleigh-themed luxury dog leads Brand Identity Mini Mates – boys underwear themed for each boys boarding house Presentation Cranjamz – sports headbands in house colours and designs Sustainability and Social Value Crandle & Co – eco-friendly candles with seed packets

In May a group of Lower Sixth CRAN.DO Award winners travelled to the IET Savoy Place in London to attend ‘Young Entrepreneurs – Empowering the Future’ an Old Cranleighan Society Business Network event. Chaired with energy and insight by OC Simon Broadhurst, the evening featured a dynamic panel of former pupils Abigail Meaker, Bunmi Olaye and Dylan Salamon who shared their experiences as entrepreneurs.

They spoke candidly about the highs and lows, the lessons learned and the realities of building businesses across different sectors. Our students asked insightful questions about the advice the speakers would give their younger selves.

The panellists’ responses were both inspiring and practical. Embracing every opportunity was found to be key, along with self-belief, being prepared to experience failure and never underestimating the value of maths.

The event powerfully reinforced the importance of a future-focused education which allows current pupils to develop these essential skills, which are often to be found outside the academic core. It also highlighted the value of the CRAN.DO challenge, which students reflected on as a pivotal experience.

Many also left with a stronger appreciation for the OC Society and the doors that networking within this community can open. In its first year, CRAN.DO won the Talk Education Entrepreneurship and Business Award.

The judges commented that: “We were really impressed by your ‘Cran Do’ initiative and the ways the programme encourages handson, entrepreneurial thinking.”

Mentors Award Ashley Gaffney Overall Winner CranTracks – tracksuit bottoms themed to the four girls’ houses.

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Art

Ashley LVI A Level

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Rehearsals and Exhibitions In June, we showcased the work of our GCSE and A Level artists in a special exhibition open to the whole School.

A Face in the Trees Zoe G. (West) took part in a local art competition organised by Cranleigh Arts Society Cranleigh and the Knowle Park Trust. Students were invited to submit original drawings of imaginative faces, with the winning designs transformed into wooden carvings. Zoe’s compelling design, accompanied by a richly imaginative and detailed painting, captured the judges’ attention. They were particularly impressed by the narrative woven into the artwork, which referenced the myth of Echo, Zeus and Hera. The winning designs were brought to life in wood by local artist Ella Fielding and displayed in the secret garden at Knowle Park over the Easter holiday.

Following the exhibition, the wooden faces were placed in trees throughout the park, becoming part of an art trail for visitors to enjoy for years to come.

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Art Daisy B, UVI A Level

Molly S, UVI A Level

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LVI Experimental workshops

Maisy B, A Level

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Design & Engineering In December our Design & Engineering department hosted a VEX Robotics National Qualifying Event.

There were 16 visiting teams from across the country and also a guest team, Alanya Robotik from Turkey.

The Cranleigh Robotics team 18650G got off to a flying start winning all three of their first matches and progressing to the semi final stage, narrowly losing to the eventual tournament champions.

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Felicity H and Will B at our regional qualifying event

Our team also qualified for the National Finals at the International Centre in Telford in February, as one of the top 40 teams in the country. The judges were incredibly impressed with how competitive the Cranleigh robot was compared to the majority of the other teams who had at least three years of experience.

They secured an impressive 16th place overall. For their performance and their clear understanding of the mechanisms and systems deployed in the robot, the team also took home the Judges’ Award.

Felicity and Will collecting the Judges Award

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Music

“ I’m in the North Upper Sixth, I’m also a music scholar. From our culture, I’ve had the strength to perform a concert with professional musicians, achieve grade 8 on 3 instruments and also sing for the King at Balmoral earlier this year. Music has shaped me into the person I am today. And on behalf of everyone, I would like to say thank you to the music staff for helping us perform so well this year. Thank you.”

PATRICK A

“ I’m a Cranleigh Music Scholar. I’ve been a chorister at Guildford Cathedral Choir from the age of 10, and was given the honour of serving as its Head Chorister for the 2024-25 academic year. During this time I featured regularly as a soloist in services and concerts as well as on live broadcasts for BBC Radio 3. As well as visits to Winchester, Oxford and Cambridge, I toured Denmark with the choir in July with concerts in Viborg Cathedral and in the Trinitas Kirche in Copenhagen. I plan to continue to sing with Guildford Cathedral Choir until the end of Sixth Form and my future plans include masterclasses and evensong at Clare College Cambridge, and concerts conducted by John Rutter.”

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Christmas Concert Our Christmas Concert took place in the final week of the MIchaelmas Term and was, as ever, a festively fantastic musical celebration. In the words of our Director of Music, Mr Richard Saxel, there was something for everyone to enjoy, from Swan Lake to Star Wars, and jazz standards to Christmas tunes.

Carnatic Music Workshop In October, we welcomed renowned violinist, Dr Jyotsna Srikanth MBE to present a workshop for our music award holders, followed by an evening concert titled ‘Carnatic Nomad’. Carnatic music comes from southern India: one of the oldest living systems of classical music in the world.

Some of the compositions featured by Dr Srikanth were around 500 years old. It was refreshing for our award holders to explore such an unfamiliar stylistic framework and to practically explore Indian techniques and new scale patterns which are the basis for Dr Srikanth’s melodic improvisation. All the musicians present were in awe of the seemingly effortless virtuosity demonstrated by this duo, and the vibrancy and colourful expressive scope of Carnatic music.

Mr Kevin Weaver Head of Strings

L-R: Leah S, Richard E, Ava S and Sebastian S playing at the Christmas Concert

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In June our Junior musicians took centre stage with an open mic night (pictured) and a chamber music concert.

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Henry F at the Junior Teatime Chamber Music Concert

Cranleigh Senior Wind, Brass, Piano Competition

In March a full audience in Speech Hall enjoyed a spectacular concert of choral and orchestral music, featuring the combined forces of the School Choir, the Prep School Choir, Cranleigh Choral Society and the Merriman Orchestra.

The vast array of singers both looked and sounded resplendent in the opening number, Hubert Parry’s ‘Blest Pair of Sirens’. This gave the concert a wonderful opening for the full orchestra and chorus, as the piece has firmly established itself as one of the finest and most beloved examples of English choral music of the 20th century.

This year we enjoyed a bumper year of Upper Sixth musicians and it seemed entirely fitting to feature some of them (Patrick A., Richard E., Charlie M. and Maisy B.) as soloists in a variety of concerto and choral movements.

Huge congratulations go to the soloists (each of whom performed very impressively from memory), to the massed choirs and orchestra for their majestic sound and finally to the indefatigable Dr. Andrew Thomas, who put together the whole programme and trained all of the many musicians taking part.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Cranleigh International Musician of the Year Richard E Helen Wareham Recital Competition Patrick A Warren Green Music Rafe B Wilks Music Tech Maisy B Bradshaw Choir Maisy B, Patrick A Wicken Ted S Junior Instrumental Competition Coco B (art song), Vivi G-A (musical theatre), Quinn H (guitar), Alexis H (piano), Anise R (art song), Ava S (strings), Isla S (brass), Brannon W (woodwind and percussion).

Senior Instrumental Competition Alfie A (Musical Theatre), Patrick A (Brass), Richard E (Piano), Andrew M (Woodwind), Monty N (Percussion), Leah (Strings), Jamie T (Guitar and Percussion), Len W (Art Song) Trinity ATCL Diploma Jamie Tappin (drums), Richard English (piano) Rockschool Diploma Sirus P, Brandon G (electric guitar) ABRSM Diploma Charlie M (violin), Maisy B (voice) ABRSM Grade 8 Anise R (cello and voice), Charlie M (violin), Leah S (cello), Patrick A (bass trombone and voice), Maisy B (voice), Molly B (voice), Ted S (voice), Sebastian S (cello), Alexis H (clarinet).

Music colours Raeph A, Patrick A, Molly B, Maisy B, Rafe B, Ella D, Richard E, Brandon G, Atchie L, Charlie M, Monty N, Harry O, Mia P, Ted S, Jamie T, Ralph A. Heads of Choir Patrick A (North) and Maisy B (Martlet) Leader of School Orchestra Charlie M (North)

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“ I’m an Upper Fifth and I’m a ballet dancer. It’s been a dream of mine ever since I was really little to go to ballet school. I found that when I came to Cranleigh, I was encouraged to pursue my passion with the support of my brilliant house West, and the lovely teachers. I made it through a really tough audition process, but I’m proud to say that I will be joining Northern Ballet School in September.”

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Dance The year began with real energy at a spectacular Big Band event where our Head of Dance, Laura French and Psychology teacher, Abbie Harris led a ballroom workshop for parents and guests. The evening was a lively celebration of music, movement and community and set a wonderful tone for the year ahead.

In January we welcomed professional dancer Renako McDonald, whose electrifying assembly performance captivated the entire Senior School. Renako then worked with both Prep and Senior pupils in a series of workshops exploring contemporary choreography and his distinctive performance style. His visit left a lasting impression and inspired many pupils to push their creativity further.

A highlight of the year was our outstanding Dance Show, which brought together Prep and Senior pupils in a vibrant celebration of talent. The range and quality of performances demonstrated the breadth of opportunities at school.

A special appearance from our very own staff added an extra burst of joy, with their uplifting routine proving an unexpected favourite among the audience.

This year has also seen exceptional success in dance examinations, with pupils achieving impressive results across the board. Dance at Cranleigh continues to flourish, driven by the enthusiasm, hard work and ambition of our pupils and staff.

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Drama

Sophia F as Rachel in ‘The Girl on the Train’ and winner of the Redgrave Prize for Drama

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Welcome to Thebes In March, ‘Welcome to Thebes’, the 2010 play

by Moira Buffini, which combines modern politics with ancient myths became the latest production to grace the Speech Hall stage.

The play asks whether democracy can triumph over violence and chaos and centres around Eurydice, the female leader of a fictional state where women hold the most prominent positions, looking to a superpower for aid.

The Girl on the Train In November the Senior school production of ‘The Girl on the Train’, a play based on the novel by Paula Hawkins, became the latest in a long and prestigious line of School productions that will be remembered for years to come. The set and design incorporated live cinema on stage, producing an immersive and intimate experience that astounded audience members from the outset. The actors were tasked with both operating cameras and performing in front of them as they transported audiences into the world of Rachel Watson, who becomes obsessed with a woman she admires from her train window, discovers she has gone missing and becomes entangled in a thrilling mystery where she becomes both witness and suspect in the events that follow.

Our production was nominated for best play, best sound design and best ensemble at the National Theatre Awards with Sophia F winning best actress for her performance as Rachel. The award judges described the show as ‘no ordinary school production’ and said it was ‘a masterful adaptation of a thrilling play, pushing boundaries and redefining what can be achieved in a school setting.’

High School Musical 2 The junior production of ‘High School Musical 2’ merrily sprinkled some musical sweetness over school life in June. The Romeo and Juliet style show featured superb vocal performances from Scarlett S as Gabriella and Sam S. as Troy. The deliciously devilish Sharpay delivered by Jess R. and supported fabulously by Freddie M. as her brother Ryan were the villains. A strong ensemble cast sang and brought some serious panache to large scale dance numbers transporting the audience from sleepy Surrey to the USA.

LAMDA Exams At the end of the summer term 52 students across all year groups completed their LAMDA exams achieving some fabulous results.

LAMDA is an internationally recognised qualification in communication and performance.

A Grade 8 Gold award carries the same number of UCAS points as an A Level. Many congratulations to the students who achieved their Grade 8 Gold award: Olivia M, Riley O, Clemmie A, Abi L and Luke Y. We were also thrilled to see the following recent OCs take on their first professional theatre roles this year: Deshawn G who graduated from ArtsEd offered his first role in London’s hit show ‘Come Alive’.

Freddie M who graduated from LSMT in the West End’s ‘Choir of Man’ and now as the lead in ‘We Will Rock You’ on the Royal Caribbean cruise.

Jess D who graduated from Bristol Old Vic as Peter Pevensie in the UK tour of ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’.

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Athletics

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Athletics had a busy and productive season, six athletes were selected to represent Waverley at the Surrey Schools’ Championships. Our Home Meet in June was our most successful with a total of thirty personal bests through the afternoon. The meet also saw the introduction of the Swedish Medley Relay, a race which consists of legs of 100m, 200m, 300m and 400m.

Our new school record holders for this event are Lara B, Jayne O, Lucy S and Gabriella C-B for the girls and Dexter R, Sean-Paul A, Zac S and Luke A for the boys.

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Danny L. Athletics – Brighton, May 10th 2025

Captain of Boys’ Athletics Archie L (Cubitt) Captain of Girls’ Athletics Isobel P (Martlet) Athletics Colours Archie L, Isobel P, Louis P

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Cricket Our girls’ cricket programme continues to grow rapidly. A highlight of the season was the girls’ preseason trip to Lord’s, followed by a coaching session with former England captain Charlotte Edwards in May. The Girls’ 1st XI and U15 sides both reached the last 16 of their respective National Cups, with the 1st XI recording a notable victory over Middlesex.

Abby S scored a century against Hurstpierpoint and narrowly missed another with 99 in April. Across the club, five different boys’ and girls’ teams finished the season with win rates above 70%, reaffirming Cranleigh’s place among the top cricketing schools in the country. Molly B-S was part of the Scotland U19 squad at the World Cup.

Taylor V-W, 1st XI v MCC, June 10th

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“ I’ve been playing cricket for school for the past five years, from our culture. I was able to pick myself up after being dismissed for 99 in the first week of this term. To then go on and score my century on Jubilee a few weeks later, which I am so thankful to have done, Following on from Georgie Lawes, who was the first girl to score a century in the School three years ago, I never thought I could have done this when I first joined. And I’m really very proud of how far I’ve come.”

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Abby S in action for the Girls 1st XI v Wellington College, April 2025

Captain of Girls’ Cricket Abby S (West) Girls’ Cricket Colours Abby S, Ellie F, Caitlyn B

U15A v LEHS, May 13th 2025

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It has been a memorable and highly successful year for cricket. The Boys’ 1st XI won over 90% of their matches, including a significant victory away at Whitgift, achieved with four U15 players in the team. They also reached the Regional Final of the National T20 competition. The U15 boys came 3rd in the Surrey T20 Cup. Four Old Cranleighans featured in a Surrey 1st XI fixture this summer.

Individually Nat A scored 105 against the MCC, Will H took 5-14 on his 1st XI debut and Alex F represented England U19 in their winter Test against South Africa – a superb personal achievement.

1st XI v MCC, April 25th 2025

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Captain of Boys’ Cricket: James F (East) Boys’ Cricket Colours Nat A, Alex F, James F, Hasaan D, Ivan B, Henry P

1st XI v Charterhouse, Day 1, June 30th 2025

1st XI v Old Cranleighans, June 26th 2025

1st XI v RGS Guildford, June 7th 2025

1st XI v Charterhouse, Day 1, June 30th 2025

U15A v St Paul’s, May 1st 2025

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Fives

The Junior and Senior Fives squads have had success this year, led by co-captains Ivan S and Brandon G. For the first time we entered a pair in the Turnbull Tournament.

It was a valuable and rewarding experience for Matilda F and Charlotte Barr (OC) who held their own against older and more experienced pairs. Successful matches have been played against Charterhouse, Mill Hill and Lancing. Isla Rose A and Kitty S were two standout players this season. Engagement has been strong with an influx of new and enthusiastic U14 players.

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Football continues to grow significantly at Cranleigh, both in terms of participation and success. The Boys’ 1st XI reached the semi-finals of the ISFA Shield, meaning the team has now reached two national finals and a semi-final over the past three seasons. They beat Charterhouse for the first time since 2017. The 2nd XI recorded two huge victories by scoring 10 goals past both Christ’s Hospital and Eastbourne. The 3rd XI won 7 out of 8 matches and had the best win percentage rate (87.5%) of any side. Across all senior teams, the school achieved a win rate of 61%, indicating strong and consistent performance.

With pupil interest growing year-on-year, football is fast becoming one of Cranleigh’s flagship sports.

Captain of Football Olly F (East) Vice Captain of Football James M (Loveday) Football Colours Olly F, Harry O, Rafe W, James M, Ralph A, Oscar S, Ivan B, Toby R

U18 v Charterhouse, March 20th 2025, Pere B

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1st XI v St Paul’s, February 6th 2025, Tom W

1st XI v Christ’s Hospital, February 13th 2025

3rd XI v Hurtwood House, February 6th 2025

U18 v Charterhouse, March 20th 2025

1st XI on their way to a 3-2 win over Charterhouse

U18 v Worth, March 13th 2025

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Golf

Golf v Old Cranleighans, West Surrey, October 17th 2024, Rupert H

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Golf v Old Cranleighans, May 6th 2025

Captain of Golf James M (Loveday) Golf Colours James M, Jack H

James R, Jack H, James M, Jonny S, winners of the team handicap prize at the West Sussex Golf Club Schools Invitational

It was an excellent year for golf. Three pupils competed regularly on the SWIFT Tour, and one pupil secured a full golf scholarship to an American university. One pupil placed third in the SWIFT Tour Finals at the JCB Golf and Country Club, delivering the only under-par round of the day. We won the West Sussex GC Handicap Salver early in the season and had some individual success at the Swifts Schools Golf Tour Strokeplay competitions with James M placing 6th at Frilford Heath GC and 3rd in the Tour Finals at The JCB Golf and Country Club – this included James carding a one under par final round, the only below par score of the day. We have hosted, on the school course, 2 very well supported invitation events for girls this year and the OC women’s golf team won the Silver Tassie scratch prize played at the Berkshire GC.

Lower Fifth pupil Sienna V. was selected again for the Surrey Women’s Junior Golf performance squad

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Hockey Hockey continues to be a central pillar of sport at Cranleigh. This year, a record number of girls opted to play hockey at senior level, a reflection of the sport’s growing popularity and the strength of our coaching provision.

Another good year saw the Girls 1s with a very young side come 3rd in their strong Tier 1 group with a stunning win over Brighton in their last match but just missing out on the National quarter finals. The girls under 16s

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also qualified from their Tier 1 group before just losing out to Bromsgrove in their national quarter final. With 14 teams out every Saturday the girls 2s and 3s remained undefeated with the 3s drawing just one match. Three of the four U15 sides each lost just one match all season and scored lots of goals. Luisa C played for Wales under 16s. Molly A, Izzy B, Luisa C, Roxy L and Daisy M have all been in the girls Talent Academy at Guildford.

Captain of Girls’ Hockey Freya A (Rhodes) Vice Captain of Girls’ Hockey Eliza L (West) Girls’ Hockey Colours Freya A, Molly B-S, Molly B, Roxy L, Sophia L, Abby S

Cranleigh U15A Girls Hockey team

U18 v Hurst, November 9th 2024

U18A v Wellington, October 12th 2024

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U14A v Wellington, November 6th 2024

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Hockey The Boys’ 1st XI won the prestigious St George’s 6s tournament knocking out St George’s in the semis and beating local rivals RGS Guildford in the final. They also came second in their Tier 1 group with good wins over Dean Close, Taunton and Millfield. The U18A team reached the quarterfinals of the National Tier 1 League. Our U15A team achieved a 60% win rate and the 15Ds had a 100% record with the other three under 15 teams and the 4s losing just one match each all season. 1st XI players Alec C-J and Matt H played for England

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U16s in a number of tournaments and both of them captained the side for various matches. In the 4-Nations they beat Belgium 2-1 and Scotland 4-2 before succumbing to a strong German side.

Alex B, Zach D, Dexter G and Josh H played for the successful Guildford Talent Academy in the TA Festival in Nottingham at the end of July.

Notably, two Old Cranleighans represented Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Olympics, a milestone that underlines the quality and ambition of our hockey programme.

Captain of Boys’ Hockey Jamie F (Cubitt) Boys’ Hockey Colours Charlie C, Christian C, Jamie F, Tom H, Louis P

2nd XI v Eastbourne, March 1st 2025

1st XI v St Peters, January 29th 2025

3rd XI v Eastbourne, March 1st 2025

3rd XI v Eastbourne, March 1st 2025

U14A v Reeds, February 25th 2025

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Netball Netball enjoyed another strong year in terms of participation, with 21 teams regularly fielded across Years 9 to 13 every Saturday.

The U14 age group was particularly promising, with the U14A team reaching the knock out rounds of the Sisters in Sport Cup progressing further than any team in the school’s history.

Strong performances were also seen across our C and D teams in particular with the 15Cs who remained unbeaten, demonstrating the club’s depth. The 3rd and 4th senior teams had an outstanding season both winning 87.5% of matches played. Furthermore, our U14A, U16A, and 1st teams secured medals in various county-hosted tournaments, highlighting their competitive strength. Overall, strong participation saw over 20 teams competing weekly, contributing to a vibrant netball programme.

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U16A v Glebelands, February 27th 2025

U14BC v KES Witley, March 4th 2025

Surrey U14 Qualifiers, October 14th 2024

U18A v Tormead, March 12th 2025

Netball v Charterhouse, March 1st 2025

U16A v Glebelands, February 27th 2025

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Rugby It has been another highly successful year for the rugby program, with strong performances across all age groups and several notable individual honours.

The 1st XV had a remarkable year, going unbeaten in 16 consecutive matches, with standout victories over Harrow, Epsom, and Brighton and finishing as runners-up in the prestigious Daily Mail National Trophy. Their form and cohesion were a testament to the hard work put in by players and confirmed their place among the top school rugby sides in the UK. Equally impressive were the 3rd XV, who completed the entire season unbeaten, despite facing opposition that included several school 1st and 2nd XVs, a real testament to the strength in depth across the senior squads. The U18 Sevens squad enjoyed an impressive season, winning the Plate competition at the Hampton Sevens, overcoming Epsom in the final. They also finished runners-up at the Surrey Sevens and reached the semi-finals at the Rosslyn

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Park National Sevens, underlining their consistency and competitiveness on the national stage. In the 15-a-side format, the U15s showed great resilience in the Intercontinental Tyres National Cup and progressed to the semi-final of the Plate competition. Rugby continues to thrive at Cranleigh with five senior squads playing regularly along with ten junior teams at U16-U14 level.

Across the board, Cranleigh’s rugby sides won 88% of their Sevens fixtures and 67% of all rugby matches. Another exciting development was the debut of our first Touch Rugby team, who impressed by reaching the final of the South East Divisional Tournament.

Scotland U18s during the Six Nations Festival at Easter. Cameron W played for Bath U18s and was selected for the England U18 tour to South Africa. Jack K and Alfie P were consistent performers for the Harlequins U17 Academy, while Luke W was involved at U16 level. At U15 level, six pupils are currently part of the Harlequins Developing Player Programme. Charlie L, Max L, Jason S and Ed F represented Surrey Schools U18s and six pupils also competed in the County Cup Finals at the Stoop. Two pupils signed professional contracts upon leaving school, adding to an impressive tally of 18 Old Cranleighans who have moved into the professional game over the past decade.

We also celebrated a number of outstanding individual representative honours. This season marked a historic milestone for Cranleigh rugby, with the school proudly celebrating Charlotte B as its first-ever female international player. Joseph T represented Harlequins U18s and was named Vice-Captain of

Captain of Boys’ Rugby Alexander W (North) Vice-Captains of Boys’ Rugby Joe T (Loveday) Captains of Rugby Sevens Henry P (Loveday) and Joe T (Loveday)

Rugby Colours Pere B, Stanley B, Jack C, Archie S, Monty N, Harry O, Henry P, Ollie F, Wilf F, Joe T, Cameron W, Charlie R, Alex W

Hampton Sevens, February 26th 2025

Internationals Charlotte Brookes and Joe Taylor

Hampton Sevens, February 26th 2025

Surrey Sevens, March 5th 2025

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Tennis

Tennis remains a hugely popular sport at Cranleigh, with a record 298 pupils selecting it as their sport of choice in the summer term.

Preseason preparations included a successful five-day training camp in Vale do Lobo, with 38 pupils attending. The Girls’ U15A and U15B teams both went unbeaten throughout the season, and the Girls’ 1st team achieved a 60% win rate. Special recognition also goes to the seven students who took part in the Bright Ideas for Tennis 24-hour charity marathon, particularly Max vonG who raised £5,000.

The top girls pairs from all age groups headed to Bradfield at the end of May for the ISGL tournament – the competition was fierce and we were pleased to gain a 5th place finish.

Molly B. and Charley N. were our standout pair as they were unbeaten on the day.

Boys U18 v KCS Wimbledon, May 3rd 2025

Huge congratulations to Old Cranleighan Greg Slade who won a silver medal in the 2024 Paralympics in Wheelchair Tennis Quad Doubles alongside Andy Lapthorne.

Captains of Boys’ Tennis Christian C (Cubitt) and Freddie S (Cubitt) Captains of Girls’ Tennis Freya A (Rhodes) and Orla R-D (Rhodes) Tennis Colours Christian C, Freddie S, Henry P, Rafe W, Rafe B, Freya A, Molly B, Orla R-D, Vivi S-V, Fenella W

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Boys U18A v Epsom, May 17th 2025, Rafe B

Girls v Seaford, April 26th 2025, Molly B

Target Sprint Target Sprint is a new discipline from British Shooting which includes running and 400m shooting, combining athleticism with skill and accuracy. The sport continues to grow in popularity at Cranleigh and we were proud to host the National Target Sprint Championships in September, where James W earned a well-deserved silver medal. The discipline remains an exciting and unique part of the school’s sporting offering.

Squash Squash continues to thrive, driven by outstanding facilities and growing pupil enthusiasm. Our teams performed strongly across both block fixtures and cup tournaments and participation remains consistently high. The school remains committed to supporting this growing sport and expanding competitive opportunities for all levels.

Captain of Squash and Colours Louis P (East)

Sailing After a period of absence, sailing returned this year. Two pupils led the way with an excellent performance, crossing the line first in the RS200 category. Sailing’s reintroduction marks a new chapter for this exciting area of school sport as well as one pupil representing Great Britain at junior age group.

Captain of Shooting Anise R (South)

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Swimming

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U18 Mixed v Bradfield, September 19th 2024

Cranleigh Bath Cup Swimming Team

Swimming has seen significant growth in both participation and success. This year marked a dramatic increase in competitive fixtures, with the swimmers achieving an almost perfect record. The School was promoted to the A League in the Schools League competition– an outstanding achievement.

Our pupils competed in the Bath Cup at the London Aquatic Centre in March with Felix B posting a personal best on his leg of the Men’s 4×100 Freestyle Relay and boys captain Jamie T’s fantastic 26.40 for his fly leg of the 4×50 Medley, matching the times of the medal winning teams.

Hana A. and Siena R. swam brilliantly on their legs of the 4×50 Free at 30.38 and 30.79 respectively. Overall, the girls ranked 22nd for the 4×50 Free and 17th for the 4×50 Medley, both in the small schools division. The boys ranked 15th in the 4×100 Free and 12th in the 4×50 Medley, narrowly missing out on the final in the small schools division.

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Equestrian Our Equestrian team continue to perform highly at both regional and national level, regaining the NSEA National Open Arena Eventing title in October alongside team silver in the Dressage Championship. There were individual silver medals for Tara Moore and Madeleine Robertson, and a bronze for Sophia Tooth. In May the Open Eventing team took silver at the NSEA National Eventing Challenge Championships.

National County Championship wins were also achieved by Sophia Tooth in the 1.10 Show Jumping and Madeleine Robertson in the Novice Dressage.

Tara and Madeleine both gained selection for the Southeast Eventing teams at the British Eventing Youth Championships, where Tara was part of the winning team and achieved an individual silver in the International 2* event, before going on to gain selection for the GBR team in the George Menargh Cup, a two leg youth eventing challenge between GBR and Ireland.

Captains of Riding and Equestrian colours Madeleine R (South), Rory S (North)

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Climbing

Triathlon

In March the climbing team attended the National Independent Schools Climbing Competition. This was an exciting milestone for the team, as for most of our climbers, this was their first competition and they rose to the challenge with great enthusiasm. The day kicked off with bouldering, where our climbers tackled a variety of tricky problems. Their teamwork shone through as they supported each other in overcoming the tougher routes. We then moved on to top rope climbing, where encouragement played a huge role in pushing everyone to their limits. Standout moments came during the lead climbing segment, where Sam Y. and Archie Y. made incredible attempts despite their lack of experience.

In May more than a thousand young athletes came together at Cranleigh School to take part in the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon, the UK’s largest fundraising event for children which we have hosted since 2017. In teams of four, they swam, cycled and ran and raised over £100,000 for numerous charities chosen by the participating schools.

Benji W. was selected as a member of the GB Triathlon Youth Academy this year.

He came second in the UK during academy performance assessments which involved a run, bike and 400m swim over two days.

Benji’s swim time was an amazing 16 second improvement on his previous best.

Sports Awards Molly B, Jamie F, Olly F, James F, Henry P, Madeleine R, Abby S, Alex W Sports Excellence Molly B-S, Charlotte B, William B, Luisa C, Alec C-J, Alex F, Matt H, William M, James M, Joe T, Cameron W, Benji W Hobbs Prize for Sportsmanship and Sporting Excellence Freya A, Harry O

Captain of Climbing William M (North)

Spinning, Cranfit, and Strength & Conditioning remain core components of Cranleigh’s commitment to pupil wellbeing. These activities continue to attract strong engagement, with pupils making excellent use of the new studio gym. However, the popularity of these programmes has placed pressure on facilities and staffing.

Increasing opportunities for structured, supervised sessions – particularly for girls – is a key development priority for the coming year.

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Houses

East Housemaster Mr E J P Bradnock Deputy Housemaster Mr T M Wilson House Captain Will Copson Deputy House Captains Monty Neve Olly Faulkner

Martlet Housemistress Mrs R J C Scott Deputy Housemistress Miss C R Hall House Captain Molly Bertram Deputy House Captain Scarlett Williams

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Rhodes Housemistress Mrs G L Bukowska Deputy Housemistress Miss S J Houghton House Captain Lola Norwood Perkins Deputy House Captain Fenella Walker

Loveday Housemaster Mr D C Reed Deputy Housemaster Mr M P D Emley House Captain Jago Skrypec Deputy House Captains Felix Jackson Ted Scott

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Houses

West Housemistress Mrs A C Smuts Deputy Housemaster Mr R A Hardy House Captain Abby Stevenson Deputy House Captain Cara Mackenzie

North Housemaster Mr R A C Humes Deputy Housemaster Mr A S J Rothwell House Captain Oscar Care Deputy House Captains Charlie Maskery Ben Floydd

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Cubitt Housemaster Mr J A Harris Deputy Housemaster Mr G V Pritchard House Captain Jamie Farris Deputy House Captains Ted Mills Archie Leaver

South Housemistress Mrs R L Barker Deputy Housemistress Mrs D E Bartram-Collins House Captain Emily Wates Deputy House Captain Bella Walton These photographs have been reproduced by kind permission of Gillman & Soame photographers and can be ordered online at https://www.gsimagebank.co.uk/cranleigh/t/dgq6mb2025

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House Athletics

House Athletics took place on the Lowers on the penultimate day of the Summer Term with a full programme of the traditional track and field events. The exciting final event on the track, the 6x300m relay, was won by the affiliated East/ Martlet team meaning that East and Martlet were able to retain their overall titles.

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East boys and Martet girls celebrating their athletics win

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House Performance One of Cranleigh’s most celebrated traditions is the annual House Performance competition, which takes place early in the Michaelmas Term.

Sixth Formers choreograph routines for the Fourth Form with just three weeks to rehearse before the main event. It’s one of those moments in the year which really shows the great strength of Cranleigh House spirit. Congratulations to Rhodes/Loveday on their overall victory.

Brandon G, Loveday

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House Drama

In October the first annual House Drama competition took place with all four affiliated houses performing a full length play throughout the week. The plays were entirely student led with directing, casting and design all driven by 6th form directors. To put on a play in five weeks is a huge undertaking and it has been clear that many skills were gained by all involved from leadership, creativity, patience, team work and resilience.

Rising Star award: Hafiz A.

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Overall best production: East/Martlet – The IT

THE WINNERS Best Design Teddy B. and Harry C. lighting design for The IT Rising Star award Hafiz A Best Supporting Actor Max V. G. Best Supporting Actress Olivia P. Best Actor Ted S. Best Actress Coco K. Best Directors Lucy S. and Amy L. for 12 Angry Jurors Judges Commendation for best comedy scene Ruby P., Katie A., Kitty W. and Alfie B. Overall best production East/Martlet – The IT Best Actress – Coco K.

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There’s no doubt that House Cross Country is a hugely important date in the School calendar.

With a beautiful golden sky as a backdrop, pupils raced around the School grounds supported by their peers who lined the route.

The competition was won by Martlet and Cubitt with winners in each category as follows: Junior boys – Benji W. (Loveday) Junior girls – Tahliah T. (Martlet) Senior boys – Rafe W. (East) Senior girls – Lucy S. (Rhodes)

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House Prizes

MICHAELMAS TERM

LENT TERM

SUMMER TERM

House Academic J H Sapte Cup Loveday / Rhodes House Performance Competition Loveday / Rhodes House Drama Competition East / Martlet Junior House Challenge Loveday / Rhodes House Countdown North / West Junior Spelling Bee North / West Barnsfold Trophy (Rugby) U16B Anayi Trophy (Rugby) Charlie R Girls’ Bouldering Rhodes Senior Boys’ Monday Night Football Loveday Junior Boys’ Monday Night Football Cubitt Affiliated Senior House Fives North / West Affiliated Fourth Form Cross Country Loveday / Rhodes Girls’ Indoor Junior House Hockey Martlet Girls’ Indoor Senior House Hockey Rhodes Girls’ Stonesett (Hockey) Rhodes Adelaide Trophy (Hockey) 3rd XV Junior Girls’ House Hockey Martlet Senior Girls’ House Hockey Martlet Senior Boys’ Squash Loveday Senior Boys’ Water Polo North

Affiliated Senior House Challenge Cubitt/South Affiliated Senior House Maths Cubitt/South Affiliated Junior House Maths Cubitt/South Affiliated House Chess: East/Martlet Boys’ Senior Badminton Loveday Girls’ Senior Badminton South Boys’ House Bouldering North Affiliated House Bouldering North/West Affiliated House Fives Loveday/Rhodes Boys’ House Football North Orrorroo Cup (Hockey) U15B, U15C, U15D Boys’ Senior Indoor Hockey Loveday Boys’ Junior Indoor Hockey East Boys’ Senior Hockey Loveday Boys’ Junior Hockey East Boys’ Stonesett (Hockey) North Girls’ Junior Netball Martlet Girls’ Senior Netball South Boys’ Junior House Water-polo Loveday Girls’ House Water-polo Martlet

Girls’ House Athletics TBC Boys’ House Athletics TBC Boys’ Senior House Cricket East Boys’ Junior House Cricket TBC Girls’ House Cricket South Clem Williams Trophy Caitlyn B E.W. Swanton Bat Nathaniel A Sarah Greenwood Bat Abby S Warne Cup U15A Boys and U14B Boys Affiliated Senior House Golf Loveday/Rhodes Affiliated Junior Golf North / West Cronk Salver (Golf) Jonny S (Cubitt) Kemp Quaich Trophy (Golf) Noah O (East) Riding Cup Madeleine R, Rory S and Tara M Girls’ House Swimming West Boys’ House Swimming Loveday Boys’ Senior Tennis East Girls’ Senior Tennis Rhodes Boys’ Junior Waterpolo Loveday Girls’ Junior Waterpolo South

OLD CRANLEIGHAN PRIZES

PREFECTS

Cubitt: Tom H East: Will C Loveday: Brandon G North: Charlie M Martlet: Isobel P Rhodes: Belle W South: Sophia L West: Cara M

Chair of Environmental Council Lucy Sturt (Rhodes) Chair of Pupil Wellbeing Group Sophia Lodge (South) Chair of Charity Committee Charlotte Jackson-Proes (Rhodes) Chair of Diversity Alliance Ella Dupuy (South) Secretary of the Purvis Society Ted Mills (Cubitt)

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“ I started as a homesick Fourth former. Quiet, uncertain and missing home more than I ever expected. But Cranleigh became something more than just a school. It gave me the confidence to grow, the space to belong and the people who would shape who I’ve become now. As a Sixth Former in East House, I’ve had the privilege of looking after this year’s Fourth Form, of stepping into the shoes of the person I once needed so badly. To all the boys in East Fourth Form, thank you, you’ve brought me laughter when I needed it most, purpose when things felt uncertain and memories I’ll hold onto long after I leave Cranleigh. It’s hard to say goodbye.

But I’m so proud of you all. Cheers to you and go well.”

RAFE B

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Outdoor Education The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme continues to be a very popular co-curricular activity with the expedition being the most demanding and memorable of the sections.

Teams have navigated across Dartmoor, the New Forest and the Ashdown Forest and have explored most of the Surrey Hills.

Gold Awards Andrii A, Isabel A, Maisy B, Euan B, Rafe B, Amelia C, Sasha D, Phoebe G, Archie L, Lola N-P, Tabitha R, Ivan S, Jamie T. Outdoor Education Colours Andrii A, Isabel A, Molly B-S, Maisy B, Euan B, Rafe B, Amelia C, Sasha D, Ella D, Phoebe G, Thomas H, Archie H, Archie L, Lola N-P, Tabitha R, Sebastian S, Ivan S, Jamie T.

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Combined Cadet Force In March, our Biennial Inspection marked 125 years since the formation of the Cranleigh Combined Cadet Force. We were privileged to welcome Colonel Julian Salusbury from the Welsh Guards – a father of two of our cadets – as our Inspecting Officer for the day. During the inspection Col. Salusbury took the time to speak with each cadet on parade. The Contingent Banner was marched past the dais in a fitting display of discipline and pride. Cadets then moved on to their lessons and activities, which included first aid, skill at arms and fieldcraft.

As is customary every year, the School marks Remembrance Day with a service in our Chapel

“ I’m in the Lower Sixth and this year I found strength I didn’t know I had. I codirected our house play, winning best director. I was also promoted to Cadet Colour Sergeant in the CCF, a stepping stone to further responsibilities for future leadership next year.”

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and CCF and music students’ participation in the parade and service held in the village. The duties of the CCF were integral throughout the annual service taking place in Cranleigh Village on Remembrance Sunday and the service in our School chapel on Monday. Fourth Form pupils planted ceramic poppies by our War Memorial.

Molly B-S., Ella D. and Mrs Samantha Price led the Contingent for the parade, a historic moment with a full female lead for the first time in Cranleigh’s history. Lucy S. and Tilda L. were the Escorting Standards, laying wreaths and escorting elderly veterans whilst all pupils in the CCF followed.

Musicians Harry O. and Henry P. played bagpipes and the trumpet.

CCF Regimental Sergeant Major Molly B-S (Martlet) CCF Contingent Sergeant Major Ella D (South) CCF Colour Sergeant Thomas H (North) CCF Sergeants Sebastien S-C (Loveday) Archie H (North) Archie L (Cubitt)

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Chapel

With each summer drawing to a close, and without a single Congo for months, I often wonder, ‘Will we still be a singing school?’

This year was no different, but once the necessary routine of chapel seating for the year was set, the excitement of our first whole school service rippled through the school.

Chapel has always been the spiritual heart of Cranleigh, a place where the community grounds itself in over 100 services during the last academic year. From the quietude of Morning Prayer to the ‘thunderous hymn singing’ of Congregational Practice (‘Congo’), the range of observance caters to all.

As Sam noted in her introduction, there is a unique power in hearing the whole school raised in song; it is a visceral reminder of

Bishop Loveday Chapel Prize (for service to the School Community) Andrii A, Scarlett D.

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our unity, sustaining us right up to the close of the Leavers’ Service on Speech Day with the support of the excellent choir, Dr Thomas and Mr Scriven.

Beyond the music, Chapel offers a vital pause for togetherness and reflection for staff and pupils of all faiths and none. Our talks encouraged pupils to engage with the core values of our school community, underpinned by our Christian foundation. This year, we are particularly thankful for the renewed energy and sense of shared purpose that these gatherings continue to inspire in our daily lives.

REV JACOB HARRISON

UVI Parents / Pupils Chapel Service

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Cranleigh International

Our international family of schools continues to flourish.

Abu Dhabi In May, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi celebrated ten years of incredible growth and success, since opening in 2014. A yearlong programme of events culminated in a Gala Ball for everybody in the Cranleigh Abu Dhabi community and a two-day Cranleigh International Leadership Summit; a hugely valuable opportunity for senior leaders from all of Cranleigh’s schools to discuss topics, including artificial intelligence, belonging and leadership perspectives.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi now has more than two thousand pupils across two sites and remains the leading school in Abu Dhabi. Public exam results were very strong with 82% of pupils achieving GCSE grades 6-9; at A Level, 80% achieved grades A*-B. The School continues to offer its diverse community (now over 90 different nationalities in the student body) a vibrant range of co-curricular and cultural opportunities.

Students enjoyed trips to Switzerland, Italy, Sri Lanka, Japan, Bali, Tanzania and the Maldives. The School hosted 190 parent events and workshops during the year, including unforgettable talks from Professor Brian Cox and two UAE astronauts.

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On the sports field, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi students enjoyed numerous individual and team successes, including 15 podium finishes at this year’s BSME Games. The School’s performing arts programme continues to flourish, with 260 instrumentalists, 48 LAMDA performers, and 60 live performances showcasing remarkable creativity throughout the year. The year finished with Cranleigh Abu Dhabi’s

biggest production to date, Matilda Jr, featuring a cast and crew of more than 200 students.

January’s inaugural Winter Music Festival, hosted by Cranleigh School UK, was another hugely successful collaboration, between young musicians from Cranleigh and twenty-two of their peers from Abu Dhabi. The visiting musicians joined the Cranleigh UK Big Band, Brass Ensemble

and String Orchestra for a week of events and concerts, culminating in a Big Band Supper Dance for the Cranleigh Friends, enjoyed by over 250 parents and guests. The entire touring party from Cranleigh Abu Dhabi performed a Celebration Concert in the Emms Centre; an event that was live-streamed to the Middle East.

activities, nurturing student passion, leadership, character, and personal growth across the whole school.

Additionally, the School’s Mindful March initiative has expanded nationally with Cranleigh China Changsha leading a wellbeing movement now adopted by international schools across China.

China Cranleigh’s schools in China are also rapidly establishing themselves as beacons of excellence in their settings.

Cranleigh China Changsha was ranked among the Top International Schools in China by Forbes this year, with the Primary and Middle Schools placed in the national top 10 and the High School in the top 20 nationally. The School was also selected by the International Baccalaureate programme to host the IB Forum for all of Central China, welcoming schools from across the region to observe lessons, share professional dialogue, and learn from Cranleigh China Changsha’s practice.

Outstanding A Level exam results were recorded in 2025 with 30% of students recording A* grades. At iGCSE, results were also strong with 87% of students in the A* to C ranking. The School’s co-curricular programme has expanded to more than 160 weekly

Cranleigh’s second school in China opened in Wuhan in September 2022 and now has over four hundred students on the roll. The School recorded a very strong set of iGCSE results in 2025 with 72% of students achieving A*-A grades and the School’s first set of A Level results were similarly impressive with 27% of students recording A* grades. The School has also been awarded Cognia’s Highest Distinction: “High-Quality School of Excellence”; only three schools nationwide have received this prestigious honour. Cranleigh China Wuhan was the host school for the national debating competition this year, with 77 of its students participating in the School’s very own model UN debating chamber. On the sports’ field, Cranleigh China Wuhan students enjoyed success across the board but the standout team of the year was most definitely the under 18 girls’

basketball team who became Wuhan, Hubei and national champions – a remarkable achievement.

In January, Cranleigh UK once again welcomed Cranleigh China students to Surrey, further strengthening the cultural and academic links between our schools.

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Michaelmas Term Highlights

Refurbishments Over the summer of 2024 the Reading Room was extensively refurbished, transforming how visitors are welcomed to the School. Both the servery and school kitchen have also been renovated.

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Coffee Box The new ‘coffee box’ has become a favourite hangout for spectators of Saturday home fixtures

Winter Wonderland In December, the VHC Quad was transformed into a fairground for the night for our first ever Winter Wonderland festival. The whole School took part in a mix of indoor and outdoor activities including a Chair-O-Plane, silent disco, chocolate fountain, fish and chip van, games stalls and even some snow in the final week of term.

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Lent Term Highlights

Gravity Challenge For the first time this year, Cranleigh Athletics held an event in the Lent term with the Gravity Challenge, an indoor high jump competition under lights in the Emms Centre. This featured our top ten high jumpers from across the school and was won by Monty N and Jayne O.

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Dangerous Minds Alexis and Bella (Rhodes, Upper Fifth) hosted the annual Dangerous Minds competition, an event designed to encourage pupils to think creatively and showcase their public speaking skills. Seven speakers competed head-tohead with their “dangerous” propositions, tackling debates on topics such as policing, mental health, neurodiversity, and AI. The audience was also treated to a stunning musical performance by Kitty W., Grace J., Coco B., and Vivi G-A. (Martlet Upper Fifth and Lower Sixth), who performed Adele’s ‘Make You Feel My Love’. While all the speakers — Dexter G. (Lower Sixth), Coco B. (Upper Fifth), Bertie H. (Upper Sixth), Zoe G. (Upper Fifth), Madeleine R. (Upper Sixth), Alex R. (Upper Sixth), and Brandon G. (Upper Sixth) — delivered fantastic presentations, Mrs Price and Mr Newman faced the tough task of selecting a winner. Ultimately, it was Zoe G. who took home the Henry Hunt Trophy for Public Speaking, delivering a thoughtprovoking and emotive speech exploring the question: “Is neurodiversity the future?”

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Summer Term Highlights

OC Day Old Cranleighans gather in the central quad for OC Day in June

Leavers’ Garden Party The garden at Crane House is given over to the Upper Sixth for the Leavers’ Garden Party in May

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Speech Day For the first time, Speech Day was held in a giant marquee, allowing the whole School to gather on a beautiful June afternoon on the final day of term. Phoebe and James addressed the whole School as parents and pupils gathered to say goodbye to this year’s Upper Sixth leavers.

The Speech Day marquee was transformed into the venue for the Leavers’ Ball, the final act of the academic year 2024-25.

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Staff Valete

Rhys Williams Rhys is one of the world’s most dedicated gallivanters. I have never in my life met someone who goes to so many stags, weddings and sports events. His social battery is remarkable.

The vast majority of us, whether it be through weariness, disinclination or comparative friendlessness, could not conceive of finding ourselves perched upon the social whirligig on which Rhys habitually rotates. I find it hard to believe that there’s a yard of French soil on which his feet have not trodden, in search of a Division 3 rugby match or a European city in which he has not alighted in search of a stag night’s shenanigans. Amidst this maelstrom of social commitments, he also proved, whilst at Cranleigh, to be an outstanding Geography teacher, East tutor and sports coach, yet also found time to be a regular member of a Welsh male voice choir. He ran the Geography department with great distinction for five years – his efficiency, lightness of touch and management skills made his time at the helm a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding one for those who worked with him. He has left Cranleigh in order to enable him to pursue his ambition of forging a career on the stage and we wish him every success in his endeavours; he made a lot of friends here and made an enormous impact on the school.

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Megan Williams Imagine a schoolroom where a mahogany haired maiden stands; Her profile illuminated against the ivory backdrop, tome in outspread hand.

Her top lip curled in a sweetheart smile as her words flow mellifluously down to her charges – perfectly poised, focused, listening.

KK, says a naysaying, nonchalant mischief, who’d rather believe school utterly futile, getting out there and working the way forward and teachers, any teachers, a waste of time.

The lesson unfolds, the wisdom unfurls and the children ignite under her gentle, crisp wisdom. Can you C the difference she’s made? Did you see the way she managed that problem? Can you believe how many hours she spends in the theatre?

Her purpose and prowess in one so young is bewildering.

She’s leaving us though.

What? She can’t be?

But what will we do without her?

Who can possibly fill her shoes?

The decision is made.

We grapple with it, but ultimately, begrudgingly, accept our fate.

We wish her well and smile, genuinely behind her, her future successes, her oh so exciting new life in London and mean it with every bit of our heavy hearts.

But the head makes sense of what the heart doesn’t understand.

Our school will not be the same without her. If only there was a W. NJRD

Katie Cummins Katie arrived at Cranleigh in the midst of the pandemic in January 2021 from the exotic paradise of the Cayman Islands.

Her time here started with teaching Drama on an iPad, not the easiest of tasks, but in doing this she showed that she was adaptable, independent and strong – qualities that were in evidence again and again over the 4 and a bit years she was at the school. Katie served Cranleigh well, she carried out all of her work in a very professional manner and was obviously proud to be part of the family. She contributed in a wide range of areas, Drama, English, Learning Support, in the boarding houses and on the sports fields. Katie has been a creative teacher and a caring tutor and a strong communicator, and in all that she was involved in she definitely aspired boldly, has been herself and placed others before herself. We wish her and Monty all the best as they move to Lincolnshire.

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Ally Robinson Ally Robinson’s departure from Cranleigh has left a space that feels impossible to fill. As a colleague, I was always struck by her rare blend of warmth, humour and unwavering dedication. In Cubitt, the boys adored her; she had that natural ability to make every student feel seen and supported. As a tutor, her interpersonal skills were second to none; she could talk to anyone, and everyone walked away feeling lighter.

In the photography department, Ally was simply inspirational. She nurtured creativity with patience and genuine excitement, bringing out confidence in even the shyest pupils. The Duke of Edinburgh kept her permanently busy and occasionally grumpy especially when the paths got dark and confusing and she could not find the children!

However her good spirit shone through, illuminating her way back to camp. Ally was, above all, a kind soul, personable and a friend to all. Cranleigh is richer for having had her, and poorer for losing her too soon CWK/LAAH

Thomas Wilson Tom Wilson, our man from up North, is a formidable young man who forged excellent relationships with staff and students alike in his four years at Cranleigh. As a colleague, Tom could always be relied upon to produce high quality outcomes for his students, whether as a teacher of Geography, a sports coach, or latterly in his role as Deputy Housemaster in East.

Tom joined us in September 2021 as a graduate from Lancaster University, having completed his three year Geography degree. There were indeed many initial moments where Tom was mistaken for being a student, most notably when he was asked to take part in an experiment in a Chemistry lesson that he was observing.

As a colleague and brand new teacher in the Geography department, Tom really hit the ground running, willing to learn and develop quickly. His students grew to love him and his sayings. His professionalism and energy are both undoubtedly part of the reason why the subject has continued to remain extremely popular amongst our student body. Tom is an excellent Geography teacher who I know will continue to develop and flourish in the future in his new, exciting role in London.

Tom threw himself into all aspects of school life. He became an excellent coach with the U15Cs rugby side, developing a formidable partnership with Phil Leamon and using his excellent motivational skills to get some absolutely cracking results despite his initial lack of knowledge about the game. He was also an excellent cricket coach – often seeking out famous parents on the

boundary when he could. Of course his big sporting love is football and he has helped Andy Scarisbrick and Simon Quinn take Cranleigh Football to new heights. He was also an excellent regular in the Cranleigh Staff football team!

When George Royall vacated his role in East two years ago, Pete Bradnock knew he had a tough task replacing the work that George had done. When I had heard that Pete had picked Tom for the role, I knew from my experience with him in Geography that he was absolutely the right man at the right time for Pete and the students in East’s journey. He was superb as a Deputy Housemaster, committing huge amounts of his time and efforts into making the experience for the boys in East second-to-none. One of Tom’s major roles in East was, of course, the East House Quiz and Curry evening – and as a tutor body, we had a reputation of regular wins – much to the parents and boys’ chagrin.

Tom has been a hugely respected colleague to all of us with his due diligence, humour and positive energy.

Of course, whilst being a sensational colleague to us all, Tom has been the most wonderful friend over the past four years. He will tell you things as they are, and will make you reflect on how you act in certain situations. He’s also immensely competitive, and it has been fun being on the losing side at tennis, squash, golf, whist, Perudo… the list goes on.

I know that everyone at Cranleigh wishes Tom the best of luck as he embarks on his new journey up in London – and that he is always welcome to visit in future!

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school’s history the Jewish students had a community to go to with a kind and caring figurehead to support them.

This has been another of Juliette’s remarkable gifts: dynamically socially adept at bringing people together, and this legacy has meant so much to the collective, something very few other clubs or societies will manage.

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Juliette Wise Juliette arrived in 2021 post-Covid like a comet, and burned brightly ever since.

A Cambridge grad with superb academic credentials and an elite sporting background, she was the perfect fit here and over the past four years she has been a whirlwind who has given everything to Cranleigh, whether on the astro with the 3rd XI and APS, running PT lacrosse, providing exemplary pastoral care in East as Assistant HM, or taking Class Civ and Latin including cultural trips abroad. What a legacy she leaves behind.

Those who know Juliette will recognise her ‘heart on her sleeve’ character – you don’t have to guess the sort of day she is having as she makes her enthusiasm for life completely known. One of her exhortations is to ‘slay the day’ or ‘carpe those diems’, catchphrases at morning callover that really set the tone to make the best of everything, bringing a huge positivity to the house environment.

I can’t praise her pastoral care highly enough, but don’t just take my word for it: comments from parents like this sum it up: “Obviously, we have been totally spoiled having Julie who is the most brilliant tutor”.

In 2023, Juliette set up the Jewish Society, affectionately known as J-Soc. With J-Soc she has been relentless in engaging those pupils of Jewish heritage and helping provide a space to explore this sense of belonging.

It began with 4 or 5 students and has mushroomed to around 15, meeting twice a term. For the first time in the

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David Reid Whilst at Cranleigh for 2 years (20232025) David Reid took on the roles of Prep School Chaplain, RS teacher, tutor in Loveday and sports coach. He was a calm and approachable presence around the school and a much valued member of the Chaplaincy team, he moves on to Winchester College to take on the role of Chaplain.

Ollie Edwards An Old Cranleighan himself, Ollie Edwards returned to school with a deep understanding of what makes this community special. As a Business Studies teacher, his attention to detail and continual refinement of resources saw him become a true craftsman and very popular in the classroom.

His dry wit, collaborative spirit and steady support made him an invaluable colleague. Beyond the classroom, he was a dedicated sports coach and muchloved tutor in both Cubitt and North. As Head of Tennis, he not only enhanced the programme with his willingness to get involved with coaching at every age group but also launched the first Portugal training camp. His leadership of Green Dragons and Cran.do showcased his passion for enterprise and sustainability.

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Rachel Jung Rachel taught Latin and Classics, her quizzical mind and her creative flair enabled her to contribute not only in the classroom but also running groups for crochet, jewellery making and all things art and crafts. In West house she was a popular tutor, she coached various sports and we all envy her main claim to fame of appearing on Only Connect!

Will Statham Will headed up the Biology department, he was a dedicated teacher, tutor, sports coach and musician, performing in and out of school on a number of occasions.

He moves to teach abroad and we wish him well.

Ambrose Joharchi Ambrose taught English, where she was able to share her passion for poetry with many of her students, she was a tutor in Martlet and helped with the coaching of various sports.

Erin Mills Erin had the role of languages assistant, running various French speaking clinics, she was also a house tutor.

Cameron Manson-Lane Cameron taught Drama, he also codirected plays, assisted with house film production and was a house tutor.

Charlie Severs Charlie was a member of the Drama department, she also co-directed plays, assisted with house film production and was a house tutor.

Rebecca Walker Rebecca was a sports grad assistant, her main focus was on hockey across both the senior and prep schools, but she also contributed to various other sports and activities sessions, she was also a house tutor.

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Common Room TEACHING STAFF GOVERNORS A J Lajtha MA, FCIB Chair S E Bayliss MA J A Brown MA (Oxon) R Chesser MA, MB, BChir, MRCP F N Farrant BA M M S Fisher MA P S P Going BSc, MRICS S Gunapala BEng, MEng, FCA T J House LLB (Hons) M G Kapotwe LLB, PGDL K J S Kerr BA (Hons), MCIPD D Khurshid MA, KC A J Lye BA J P Maskery MEng S Mukherjee BSc, FCSI C H Severs LLB (Hons) E Stanton BSc, ACA J J D C Tate RIBA, FRSA P M Wells BEd (Hons) D G Westcott BA, BCL, KC S J Whitehouse BA (Cantab) Deputy Chair from 1 January 2025 R J Wilkins MA, DPhil M J Williamson

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Mrs S A Price MA QTS Head Mr S D Bird BA Med QTS Deputy Head Dr A P Saxel Bsc Phd Deputy Head (Pastoral) Mr D R Boggitt BEng, PGCE, Med Deputy Head (Academic) Mr C H D Boddington BA, PGCE, Med Assistant Head (Co-curricular) Mr D J Futcher BSc, QTS Assistant Head (Digital Strategy) Mr D J Mulae BSc Assistant Head (Pastoral) Dr J L Taylor BA BPhil PGCE, DPhil Assistant Head (Learning, Teaching & Innovation) Mr P A Dunn BA Director of Operations Ms J A Underdown BA, CIMA Director of Finance Mrs J R Cooksley BA, MA, NCTJ Prof. Cert.

Director of External Relations Mr J D R Dale-Adcock BA, PGCE Director of International Development Mr A F Forsdyke MA, PGCE Director of Admissions & Registrar Miss S L Greenwood BA Chair of Common Room, Non-executive member, Foundation Officer Mrs C L Brightman Head’s PA

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Mr J F M Andrews Director of Rugby; Assistant Housemaster, Loveday Mr R J Andrews Religion and Philosophy; Tutor, Loveday Mr B R T Backhouse Economics and Business Studies; Assistant Housemaster, Cubitt Mr A K Barker Maths; Tutor, South Mrs R L Barker Biology; Housemistress, South Mr J P Barry Business Studies; Assistant Housemaster, East Miss A M L Bartlett English; Tutor, Martlet Mr J A Bartlett Economics and Business Studies; i/c Squash; Tutor, East Mrs D E Bartram-Collins English; Deputy Housemistress, South Mr T M Bellinger Head of PE; Tutor, Loveday Mrs P M Bigg Spanish Language Assistant Miss J M Bourne Maths; Tutor, West Mr F R Bradley Assistant Housemaster, North Mr E J P Bradnock English; Housemaster, East Mr S L Brearley PE; Head of Athletic Development and Rehabilitation Mrs S R Broad Netball Coach; Tutor, Martlet Mr B W Browne Maths; Tutor, Cubitt Mrs G L Bukowska Biology; Housemistress, Rhodes Mrs O Burt Librarian Mrs H K Carson Head of Economics and Business Studies; Tutor, Martlet Miss C R Clements Head of Swimming Mrs C L Constable Director of Professional Learning; History; Politics; Tutor, Martlet Mrs C E Coope French Language Assistant Miss K G Cummins Learning Support; Tutor, Loveday Mr E K Daly Head of Chemistry; Tutor, East Mr W G Davis Head of History and Politics; Tutor, Rhodes Mrs N J R Davison Head of Coaching; English; Tutor, Rhodes Mrs E G M Dellière Business Studies; Tutor, Rhodes Mr D M Eaglestone Music; Head of Instrumental Studies; Tutor, Cubitt Mr O R Edwards Business Studies; i/c Tennis; Tutor, North Mr M P D Emley Head of PSHE; Geography; Deputy Housemaster, Loveday Mr T R Fearn Head of Academic Administration; Physics; Tutor, Cubitt Mrs K J Flack Head of Learning Support; Assistant Housemistress, South Mrs C W Gangemi Deputy Head of Maths; Tutor, Rhodes Ms R S Gibson Religion and Philosophy Mr L Gkikontis Physics; Tutor, Loveday Miss S N Gonzalez Saavedra Head of Spanish; Tutor, West

Miss S L Greenwood Maths; Chair of CR; Non-Executive Member of SMT; Foundation Officer; i/c Golf; Tutor, Martlet Miss C R Hall Spanish; French; i/c Athletics; Deputy Housemistress, Martlet Miss C H L Hancock History; Tutor, North; Sixth Form Co-ordinator Mr R A Hardy Head of Timetabling; Physics; Deputy Housemaster, West Miss A B L Harris Psychology; Tutor, South Mr J A Harris Maths; Housemaster, Cubitt The Revd J A N Harrison Religion and Philosophy; Chaplain; i/c Skiing Ms L A Hellberg Art (Printmaking); Tutor, West Mr S H T Hill Design Engineering; Tutor, Cubitt Mr A G C Hillen English; Tutor, East Dr D A W Hogg Head of Classics; Tutor, South Mr B P Hopcroft Head of Religion and Philosophy; Tutor, North Miss S J Houghton Director of Netball; PE; Deputy Housemistress, Rhodes Mr A R Houston Director of Sport; PE; Tutor, East Mr R A C Humes Physics; Housemaster, North Miss A D Joharchi Graduate Assistant – English; Tutor, Martlet Miss R J Jung Classical Civilisation; Latin; Greek; Tutor, West Mr R C E K Kefford Chemistry; i/c Hockey; Tutor, Loveday Mr C W Kinnersly Art (Sculpture/3-D); Tutor, East Mr J H Ladd Gibbon Head of BTEC Sport; Economics; Business Studies; Deputy Housemaster, Loveday – High Upfold Ms K A Langendoen Learning Support; Tutor, Rhodes Mrs J O Lawton Maths; Physics; Tutor, Cubitt Miss I M Lea Biology; Psychology; Tutor, South Mr P M Leamon Head of Sustainability and Environmental Education; Second In Department, English; i/c Eco Committee; Tutor, North Mr T G Leeke History; Politics; Tutor, North Mr C R Manson-Lane Drama; Tutor, Rhodes Mr J F Martin Albalat Spanish; Tutor, Martlet Miss V McCubbin Director of Art; Tutor, Rhodes Mr L S McDonald Head of Modern Foreign Languages; Tutor, Loveday Mr B F McErlean Chemistry; Tutor, Loveday Mrs E R McGhee Director of Drama; Tutor, South Mr N G A Miller Cranleigh International Liaison; French, Spanish; Tutor, Cubitt; Miss E I Mills French Language Assistant; Tutor, West Mr G J N Neill Head of English; Head of University Admissions Miss C E Nicholls Head of Co-curricular Administration; Maths; i/c Squash; i/c Hockey Administration; i/c Tennis; Tutor, South Mr R J Organ Director of Hockey

Mr C H Palmer Head of Physics; Tutor, Loveday Mr G V Pritchard Chemistry; i/c Cricket; Deputy Housemaster, Cubitt Mr S G Quinn Head of Maths; Tutor, East Mr S P Rayer Design Engineering; i/c Charity Committee; Tutor, East Mr D C Reed Design Engineering; Housemaster, Loveday Mr D G Reid Associate Chaplain; Religion and Philosophy; Chemistry; Tutor, North Mrs A L J Robinson Art (Photography); Tutor, Cubitt Miss R J A Rogers Head of Geography; Tutor, South Mr A S J Rothwell Master of the Scholars; Oxbridge Co-ordinator; History; Deputy Housemaster, North Mr C W W Sale Geography; Tutor, North Mr R J Saxel Director of Cranleigh Music; Music; Tutor, Loveday Mr A N J Scarisbrick Head of Psychology; i/c Football; Tutor, North Mr J H Schofield-Newton Classical Civilisation; Latin; i/c Badminton; Tutor, East Mr C R Scott Biology; i/c Badminton; Tutor, North Mrs R J C Scott PE; Housemistress, Martlet Mr P N Scriven Music; Organist in Residence Miss C G Severs Graduate Assistant – Drama; Tutor, West Mrs A C Smuts PE; Housemistress, West Mr W J Statham Head of Biology; Tutor, Loveday Miss E Stevenson Design Engineering; Tutor, Loveday Mr J J Taylor Head of Design Engineering; Assistant Housemaster, Martlet Mrs L J Taylor Biology; Assistant Housemistress, Rhodes Mr A L J Thomas Assistant Director of Music; Music; Music Technology; Tutor, North Dr B R Tyrrell Chemistry; Tutor, Cubitt Mr D V Vaiani History; Politics; Assistant Housemaster, Cubitt Miss R L Walker Graduate Assistant – Sports; Tutor, Rhodes Mr K D Weaver Head of Academic Music; Head of Strings; Tutor, Cubitt Mr M J Weighton Art (Painting /3-D); Philosophy and EPQ; Outreach; Tutor, Cubitt Mr S D Welch Director of Cricket; Minibus Maintenance; Tutor, North Miss L M White Classical Civilisation; Latin; Greek; i/c Fives; Tutor, Martlet Miss M K C Williams English; Assistant Housemistress, West Mr R A C Williams Geography; Tutor, East Mr T M Wilson Geography; Deputy Housemaster, East Miss J R Wise Classical Civilisation; Latin; Assistant Housemistress, East Mrs U C Yardley French; Tutor, West

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