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Welcome to danes hill

At Danes Hill, we are proud to combine contemporary education with the timeless values that form the foundation of a thriving and nurturing community. Set within our breath-taking 55-acre site, we offer an exceptional learning environment where tradition meets modernity.

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Mr Colin Baty, Head, and his wife, Mrs Debs Baty
Our Vision: Belonging at heart, brilliance in every child.

Our Vision

Belonging at heart, brilliance in every child.
We believe childhood should be joyful, inspiring, and full of possibility. Our contemporary prep school is designed for modern families offering a vibrant, inclusive community where every child is celebrated, confident to grow, and encouraged to blend curiosity, kindness, and creativity with academic excellence.

Together with families, we nurture not just bright minds but big hearts. We build strong foundations and happy memories, preparing children not just for the next school, but for life shaping kind, confident individuals ready to thrive and make their mark on the world.

the danes hill Journey

Danes Hill School is widely recognised as one of the leading co-educational day preparatory schools in the country. Situated in 55 acres of landscaped ground in the village of Oxshott, Surrey, Danes Hill provides children aged 2 to 13 with a dynamic and exciting education.

Ignite and Elev8

At Danes Hill School, we inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our Ignite Curriculum, for Years 2–5, sparks curiosity and creativity, while Elev8, for Years 6–8, empowers pupils to excel through innovation and challenge—ensuring every child thrives on a dynamic, future-focused educational journey.​

Ages 2 - 6 years
pre-prep
Ages 6 - 10 years
junior school
Ages 10 - 13 years
upper school

The More That You Read, The More Things You Will Know. The More That You Learn,  The More Places You’ll Go.

Dr Seuss

Digital Learning

Danes Hill is at an exciting phase in its journey of digital transformation. Our aim is to always be at the forefront of education, whilst providing a caring, stimulating environment in which children’s individual needs can be met and their talents, confidence and self-esteem developed.

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Personal Development

The Personal Development (PD) curriculum, combined with the Citizenship curriculum is designed to assist in the full development of each individual pupil at Danes Hill School. PD and Citizenship is embedded throughout the curriculum in the Nursery and Pre-Prep.

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Admissions

At Danes Hill School we pride ourselves in being a non-selective school and our admissions process is designed to identify children who are able to benefit from our balanced and well-rounded education.

Our Socials

More magic. More discovery. More fun. More learning. More moments to celebrate. 💫
 
We’re looking forward to welcome everyone back and see what wonderful things the year ahead will bring🫶

Sep 2

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More magic. More discovery. More fun. More learning. More moments to celebrate. 💫   We’re looking forward to welcome everyone back and see what wonderful things the year ahead will bring🫶

One childhood. That’s all we get. 💙

At Danes Hill, we believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, courage, creativity and friendship. It’s where confidence grows, character is shaped, and every child feels known, supported and inspired.

Our latest film celebrates the people, places and experiences that make Danes Hill so special, and the sense of belonging at the heart of everything we do.

We hope you enjoy watching. Full video in our bio. ✨

Jul 21

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One childhood. That’s all we get. 💙 At Danes Hill, we believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, courage, creativity and friendship. It’s where confidence grows, character is shaped, and every child feels known, supported and inspired. Our latest film celebrates the people, places and experiences that make Danes Hill so special, and the sense of belonging at the heart of everything we do. We hope you enjoy watching. Full video in our bio. ✨

🌟 We’re delighted to have been commended in the Independent Schools of the Year 2026 Awards, with recognition for Student Wellbeing and Best Use of Education Technology. A fantastic achievement for our whole school community.

Thank you to everyone who makes our school such a special place. 🌟

Jul 10

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🌟 We’re delighted to have been commended in the Independent Schools of the Year 2026 Awards, with recognition for Student Wellbeing and Best Use of Education Technology. A fantastic achievement for our whole school community. Thank you to everyone who makes our school such a special place. 🌟
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What the Parents Say

My daughter has always loved Danes Hill. Her ten years at the school have definitely given her a great start in life, building up her confidence, stimulating her can-do attitude. She has totally benefited from the Danes Hill experience in every aspect.

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My child very much benefited from a large number of inspiring teachers throughout the years who were keen to promote our child’s learning and personal wellbeing.

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My son has been in an environment that is diverse and inclusive and where learning has been well balanced with creative and engaging activities.

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