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St Catherine's School

Guildford, Surrey, South East · GU5 0DF

Founded in 1885, St Catherine's School is an independent girls' school with a Church of England character in Guildford, Surrey. It is a relatively small school, with around 204 pupils on roll, and admits girls at 11 following an entrance assessment. Led by Headmistress Emma Watson and inspected by the ISI, it offers a focused, day-school setting for families seeking a single-sex education in the area.

204

Pupils

£26,370

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Girls
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
204
Location
Guildford, Surrey, South East
Website
www.stcatherines.info

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Headmistress Emma Watson

Latest results

Attainment 8

16.9

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The published Attainment 8 figure of 16.9 sits well below the national average of 46.9, and the recorded proportion of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is 0% against a national average of 47%. Parents may wish to discuss these figures directly with the school, as headline data can sit awkwardly alongside the broader picture at smaller independent schools. Scholarships are available across academic, maths, music, drama and sport, signalling the breadth of strengths the school seeks to reward.

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

MusicDramaSportAcademicMaths

Sport

Main sports

Cross countryFootball

Beyond the classroom

Sport features in school life, with cross country and football among the main activities on offer. The range of scholarship areas, spanning music, drama and sport alongside academic and maths awards, points to opportunities beyond the classroom.

Ethos & heritage

Founded
1885
Religious character
C of E
Boarding
No

Mobile phone policy

No mobile phones allowed in Prep School

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£11,085 - £26,370

The last word

A small, long-established C of E girls' school in Guildford. Prospective families would do well to look closely at the school's own account of academic outcomes.

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St Catherine's School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is St Catherine's School located?

St Catherine's School is located at Station Road, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0DF.

What type of school is St Catherine's School?

St Catherine's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.

How many pupils attend St Catherine's School?

St Catherine's School has approximately 204 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.