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Caterham School is a private secondary-stage school in Caterham, Surrey, with a published age range of 10-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 10-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-19
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Caterham School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
Overview
Overview
Caterham began in 1811 in Lewisham, founded by the Reverend John Townsend to provide boarding education for sons of Congregationalist ministers. It moved to the Harestone Valley in 1884, opened to day boys and laymen's sons in 1890, and merged with Eothen School for Girls in 1995. It is now co-educational, day and boarding.
The curriculum is broad before pupils specialise. The first two years include Latin, Mandarin, design and technology, computer science, art, music and drama alongside core subjects. Choice expands in Year 9 and at GCSE, with EDGE, Wellbeing, PE and Games continuing through the school. The Sixth Form offers an open choice of A levels.
Caterham teaches history through investigation, analysis and argument, with the Clio society adding speakers, competitions and theatre visits. Boarding is full, weekly or half-weekly, with entry points at 13+, 14+ and 16+. A specialist EAL department supports pupils who need additional English.
Admissions vary by age and by day or boarding place. Boarding applicants take English, mathematics and critical-thinking papers at 13+ and 14+; 16+ applicants take papers related to intended A level subjects and critical thinking. Interviews and reports or references are also used, with separate day and Sixth Form application information.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 17.6 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 49% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 17.6
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.97
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Surrey and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 10-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Ceri Jones
- Pupil roll
- 1,029 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey
- Postcode
- CR3 6YA
- Area
- Surrey
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Ceri Jones
School contact
- School phone
- 01883343028
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01883343028
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 10-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- £9,665-£10,125 per term including applicable taxes for day pupils
- Boarding fees
- £16,830-£21,255 per term including applicable taxes for weekly and full boarders
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- The current admissions trail lists separate 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry routes, an application option and an admissions policy.
The current admissions trail lists separate 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry routes, an application option and an admissions policy.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 17.6 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.97 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 49% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 48.16 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Likely to meet standards
Latest inspection: 12 May 2025
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 12 May 2025. The report says the school was likely to meet the relevant standards for the proposed material change.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Caterham School handle admissions?
Caterham School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Caterham School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Caterham School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Caterham School?
Caterham School is currently rated Likely to meet standards following the latest published inspection dated 12 May 2025.