Children are fascinated by Science with its many aspects and continual new discoveries. The teaching of Science at Cranleigh Preparatory School is designed to engender a curiosity and enthusiasm for all three elements, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The relevance of Science to everyday life is seen as a very important part of the learning process, and pupils are encouraged to make links with other subjects as well as the world around them.

The majority of lessons are practical based, giving the pupils a very important kinaesthetic angle to their lessons. This, backed up with textbooks, posters and videos, as well as lively discussions and partner work, helps each pupil to develop an individual pattern for learning.

The syllabus for Common Entrance follows the framework laid down for the National Curriculum and this is used for the scheme of work for Science at Cranleigh Preparatory School. At all ages the pupils undertake investigative work which allows them to develop the techniques and skills necessary to form hypotheses, test their ideas and draw conclusions from their results.