Effingham Schools Trust
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Effingham Schools Trust is a leading educational charity in Surrey that operates a "diamond model" partnership between three distinguished independent schools: Cranmore, Manor House, and St Teresa’s Effingham. Formed to provide a seamless educational journey from nursery through to sixth form, the Trust combines the benefits of single-sex and co-education. Rooted in Catholic traditions while remaining inclusive to all faiths, the Trust focuses on academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, and high-quality shared facilities across its multiple sites.
Associated Schools(2)
Cranmore School is an independent day school set within 25 acres of grounds in West Horsley, Surrey. Founded in 1968, the school follows a Roman Catholic ethos and is part of the Effingham Schools Trust. It operates a diamond model, offering co-education in the early years before transitioning to single-sex provision for boys aged 7 to 16. The campus features various facilities, including a purpose-built music school with a Mander pipe organ, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a nine-hole golf course, and a contemporary Science and Technology Centre.
St Teresa’s Effingham is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 2 to 18, set within 55 acres of parkland in the Surrey Hills. Founded in 1928 by the Religious of Christian Instruction, the school is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is centred around an 18th-century manor house. It maintains a Catholic ethos while welcoming pupils of all faiths. Notable facilities include an on-site equestrian centre, a 300-seat performing arts theatre, and a tennis academy. Since 2019, it has formed part of the Effingham Schools Trust alongside Cranmore School.