Caterham Preparatory School
Caterham, Surrey, South East · CR3 6YB
A small independent prep in Caterham, Surrey, Caterham Preparatory School educates around 278 boys and girls from the ages of 3 to 11. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of "excellent", both for academic quality and for pupils' personal development, with all compliance standards met. With a Christian character and intimate scale, it offers a close-knit setting in which children are well known to staff. The school provides 11+ entry, making it a natural choice for families looking ahead to senior school selection.
278
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£23,205
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-11
- Pupils
- 278
- Location
- Caterham, Surrey, South East
- Website
- https://www.caterhamschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01883 342097
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr Ben Purkiss
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's "excellent" judgement for the quality of pupils' achievement points to consistently strong teaching and learning across the prep years. Around 11 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting that children who need additional help are identified and catered for rather than overlooked. The small roll allows for close attention to individual progress as pupils prepare for 11+ entry.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 11.15%
- EHC plans
- 0.36%
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Rugby is the school's principal sport, giving pupils a clear focus for team games and physical development. The "excellent" rating for personal development indicates that life beyond the classroom is taken seriously alongside academic work.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,660 - £23,205
No bursary provision offered
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 November 2023
The last word
A small, high-performing prep with top ISI marks across the board. Fees run from £15,660 to £23,205 a year, and with no bursary provision, it suits families able to fund places privately.
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Caterham Preparatory School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Caterham Preparatory School located?
Caterham Preparatory School is located at Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Caterham, CR3 6YB.
What type of school is Caterham Preparatory School?
Caterham Preparatory School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Caterham Preparatory School?
Caterham Preparatory School has approximately 278 pupils on roll.
What is Caterham Preparatory School's inspection rating?
Caterham Preparatory School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 21 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.