Caterham School

URN: 125427 • Caterham CR3 6YA

Overview

Name
Caterham School
URN
125427
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Christian
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
46.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ceri Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01883343028
Website
Visit
Address
Harestone Valley Road, Caterham CR3 6YA

Summary

Caterham School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Caterham, Surrey. With a current enrolment of 1,012 pupils and a capacity of 1,050, the school offers a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes personal development and academic success. The school's ethos centres on fostering intellectual curiosity and emotional intelligence, ensuring that students are well-prepared to engage with the world upon graduation.

The curriculum at Caterham School is designed to be innovative and comprehensive, integrating modern educational practices with a strong emphasis on wellbeing. The school has received numerous accolades, including recognition as the UK's Best Independent Senior School by the Times Educational Supplement. Students benefit from a variety of facilities, including a science complex, sports centre, and a dedicated Digital Innovation Centre, which supports the development of 21st-century skills.

Caterham School also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, offering a range of extracurricular activities and mentoring opportunities. The picturesque 200-acre campus in the Surrey Hills provides an ideal setting for both academic and personal growth, making it a vibrant and engaging place for students to learn and thrive.

Key details

LA
Surrey
Age range
10 - 19
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1050
Pupils
1012
Boys
535
Girls
477
FSM %
Open date
1980-09-30
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1012 535 477 1050
2024-09-11 999 526 473 1030
2023-09-11 965 529 436 1010 0.00
2022-09-11 965 529 436 1010 0.00
2021-09-11 956 519 437 960 0.00
2020-09-11 933 504 429 950 0.00

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