Caterham Family of Schools
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The Caterham Family of Schools is a prominent educational group based in Surrey, anchored by the historic Caterham School (founded in 1811). Established as a formal group in 2023, the "Family" brings together high-performing independent schools to share educational expertise, digital innovation, and administrative resources. The group is defined by a "through-school" ethos, providing a seamless educational journey from nursery and pre-prep through to senior school and sixth form, while allowing each member school to maintain its unique local identity and heritage.
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Caterham School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18, situated in the Harestone Valley in Surrey. Set within a 200-acre campus, the school was founded in 1811 and moved to its current location in 1884. It provides a broad curriculum with a strong emphasis on digital innovation, being recognised as an Apple Distinguished School. Facilities include a performing arts centre, a large sports complex, and extensive woodland used for outdoor education. The school fosters an environment focused on both academic achievement and personal development.
Caterham Prep is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 3 to 11, located in the Harestone Valley, Surrey. Sharing a 200-acre site with the senior school, it provides access to extensive woodland for outdoor learning. The curriculum balances academic study with digital innovation and wellbeing. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool and dedicated performing arts spaces. The school is part of an institution founded in 1811, which was originally established for the sons of Congregational ministers before moving to its current location in 1884.
The Hawthorns School is a co-educational day school for children aged 2 to 13, situated in 35 acres of parkland in Bletchingley, near Redhill. Founded in 1926, the school provides a broad curriculum that balances academic study with extensive extracurricular opportunities. Facilities include a multi-purpose sports hall, an indoor swimming pool, and dedicated spaces for performing arts and science. The school focuses on developing well-rounded individuals, preparing pupils for transition to a wide range of senior independent schools at the end of Year 8.
Copthorne Prep is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2 to 13, situated within 55 acres of countryside and woodland in West Sussex. Founded in 1902 as a feeder for Winchester College, the school is housed in a 19th-century country house and features a chapel converted from a former observatory. The curriculum follows an enquiry-led pathway alongside a range of extracurricular activities. Facilities include a 17-metre swimming pool, a climbing wall, and floodlit sports pitches. Since 2023, the school has been a member of the Caterham Family of Schools.