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Caterham Prep

Co-ed

Veritas Sine Timore

(Truth Without Fear)

United Reformed Church
Reception - Year 6 (Ages 4-11)
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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.

Selectivity:
Academic
Boarding:
Day Only

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Last updated on 1 April 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Admission & Fees

Fees Vs. National Average

-6.1%

Caterham Prep's fees are 6.1% lower than the national average.

Fees Vs. County Average

+2.4%

Caterham Prep's fees are 2.4% higher than the county average.

Based on 69 schools in Surrey and 264 nationally.

Note: Fee comparisons are based on core termly day fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

Gender:Co-educational
Selectivity:Academic
Caterham Prep is a selective school. For Reception entry, children participate in an informal play-based assessment to determine school readiness. For entry into Years 1 to 6, candidates complete literacy and numeracy assessments, a practical session in the Innovation Centre, and potentially verbal and non-verbal reasoning tests. A satisfactory reference or report from the applicant's current school is also required.
Bursaries:Yes
Means-tested bursaries and assisted places are available for families with limited financial resources. Special awards are also offered for children of URC clergy and HM Armed Forces families.

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Facilities

Sports Facilities:
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Sports Hall
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Astroturf Pitch
Playing Fields
Cricket Grounds
Rugby Pitch
Football Pitch
Hockey Pitch
Netball Courts
Tennis Court
Badminton Court
Basketball Court
Futsal
Lacrosse
Rounders
Cross Country Course
High Ropes Course
Climbing Wall
Assault Course
Archery
Fencing
Judo
Squash Court
Table Tennis
Water Polo

Other Details

Demonym:Caterhamian
Founded:1935
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 50%/50% Boy/Girl)
School Size: Approx. 278 pupils
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Contact Information

Address

Caterham Prep, Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6YB

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General Enquiries

01883 342097

Admissions

01883 335058

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Company Details

Corporate Type:Company Limited by Guarantee (with Charitable Status)
Charitable Status:Charitable
Registered Charity No.:1109508
Registered Company No.:05410420
Owner/Stakeholder:Caterham Family of Schools (owner)