Caterham Preparatory School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 November 2023
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.
Headmaster · Mr Ben Purkiss
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.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 11.15%
- EHC plans
- 0.36%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,660 - £23,205
No bursary provision offered
Schools nearby
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Redhill, South East
Warlingham Park School
Warlingham, South East
Serenity School
South East
Moor House School & College
Oxted, South East
Croydon High School
South Croydon, Greater London
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.