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Caterham School[1]

Independent · ages 10–19

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Headline results

A-level average grade
AL A- A- 2024/25[2]

Results

GCSE (key stage 4)

Attainment 8
14.2 2025/26[3]
Grade 5+ in English & maths
0% 2025/26[3]
Grade 7+ in English & maths
0% 2025/26[3]
Progress 8, 2025/26
Not calculated[4]
Progress 8, 2024/25
Not calculated[4]

IGCSEs don't count towards Attainment 8, so it understates many independent schools.

Earlier years
Year Attainment 8 Grade 5+ in English & maths Grade 7+ in English & maths
2024/25 17.6[5] 0%[5]
2023/24 16.8[6] 0%[6]
2022/23 20.8[7] 0%[7]
2021/22 18.7[8] 0%[8]

A level (16–18)

A-level average grade
A- 2024/25[2]
AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects
49% 2024/25[2]
All results, 2020/21
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
All results, 2019/20
Not published (exams cancelled, COVID-19)[9]
Earlier years
Year A-level average grade AAB or better, at least two in facilitating subjects
2023/24 A[10] 52.2%[10]
2022/23 A-[11] 40.6%[11]
2021/22 A[12] 48.1%[12]
2018/19 A-[13] 43.6%[13]

Destinations after 16–18 study

Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment
89.5% 2023/24[14]
UK higher education
85.8% 2023/24[14]
Education
87% 2023/24[14]
Apprenticeship
0.6% 2023/24[14]
Employment
1.9% 2023/24[14]
Earlier leavers
Left in Sustained education, apprenticeship or employment UK higher education Education Apprenticeship Employment
2022/23 90.4%[14] 76.3%[14] 78.2%[14] 1.3%[14] 10.9%[14]
2021/22 89.7%[14] 81.9%[14] 83.9%[14] 0.6%[14] 5.2%[14]

Shares of the pupils who left in the year shown. Russell Group and Oxford or Cambridge figures were published for leavers up to 2019/20 only.

For independent schools the DfE publishes destinations after 16–18 study only: no destinations after GCSEs and no university progression figures (top third, Russell Group, Oxbridge).

Ofsted

Inspected by
Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)[15]

ISI inspection

Inspection
November 2023[16]
Framework
Framework from September 2023[16]
Leadership and governance
Standards met[16]
Quality of education
Significant strength[16]
Health and wellbeing
Significant strength[16]
Social and economic education
Standards met[16]
Safeguarding
Standards met[16]

Quality of education

  • ISI found (November 2023): Teaching generates high levels of intellectual interest and a strong love of learning among pupils.
  • ISI recommended: Leaders should continue using data effectively to support all pupils with helpful feedback.

Health and wellbeing

  • ISI found (November 2023): Leaders have created a culture where students feel confident, know themselves well, and respect each other, which helps them be ambitious and not worry about others' opinions.

Previous ISI inspections: 2025, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010 (2025 report, 2019 report, 2016 report, 2013 report, 2010 report).

ISI's page for this school

Findings of the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), restated in our own words: not ISI's wording. Read the full report on ISI's website.

Competition to get in

Admissions

Entrance test
ISEB pre-tests, school’s entrance tests, day of ‘fun activities’ 2026-10-14[17]

Character & practicalities

Fees

Senior, day
£9,665 a term 2026/27 · Years 7 to 13 · VAT not stated[18]
Senior, weekly boarding
£16,830 a term 2026/27 · Weekly Boarding Years 9 to 13 · VAT not stated[18]
Senior, boarding
£20,170 a term 2026/27 · Full Boarding Years 9 to 13 · VAT not stated[18]
Sixth form, day
£10,125 a term 2026/27 · Sixth Form Entry · VAT not stated[18]
Sixth form, weekly boarding
£17,735 a term 2026/27 · Weekly Boarding Sixth Form Entry · VAT not stated[18]
Sixth form, boarding
£21,255 a term 2026/27 · Full Boarding Sixth Form Entry · VAT not stated[18]

As published by the school on its own website for the year shown, quoted from our archived copy. Ranges run from the lowest to the highest fee the school lists for that stage. Check the school's current fees before deciding: extras (lunch, trips, exams) and bursaries are not included. Fees are never used to rank schools.

Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
10–19[1]
Boys / girls
Mixed[1]
Faith
Christian[1]
Admissions
Selective[1]
Sixth form
Yes[1]
Boarding
Boarding school[1]
Capacity
1050[1]
Local authority
Surrey[1]
Website
www.caterhamschool.co.uk[1]
Nursery classes
No Nursery Classes[15]
Special classes
No Special Classes[15]
Section 41 (can be named in an EHC plan)
Not approved[15]
District
Tandridge[19]
Postcode
CR3 6YA[1]
URN
125427[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
1012 2024/25[20]
SEN support
25.7% 2024/25[20]
EHC plan
0% 2024/25[20]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[20]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The admissions contact information includes a phone number but no email address. 2026-10-14[21]
Bursaries
Assisted Places up to 50% of tuition (possibly more in exceptional cases); named awards up to 100%: William Wilberforce (Transformational) Bursaries (11+, 13+, Sixth Form; day, UK residents; also help with transport, uniform, trips), Maddock Award for Medics (Sixth Form), Eynon Award (children of former pupils), URC clergy bursaries (min 30%, up to 100%). 10% bursary for HM Forces families on CEA. Day pupils only. Universal Credit families: application fee waived. 13+ deferred entry: apply at start of Year 8. Numbers limited. Can hold scholarship and bursary together. 2026-10-14[22]
Sibling discount
10% for third and subsequent child only (none for second) Entry Sept 2025[23]
English as an additional language
164 Entry Sept 2023[24]
SEND provision
100 Entry Sept 2023[24]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
Teaching engages and generates intellectual interest and ambition among pupils at a high level. This is a significant strength.[24]
Warmth
This culture enables pupils not to worry about what others think about them, to be ambitious and to be thoroughly respectful of each other. Leaders ensure that pupils feel part of a close yet outward-looking community.[24]
Pastoral care
Pastoral care underpins the academic, extra-curricular and sporting achievements pursued by the school. Pupils feel safe and secure in school and well supported in all aspects of school life.[24]
Behaviour
Pupils are extremely engaged in lessons and are confident speakers and listeners. The school’s management of behaviour is effective.[24]
Learning support
Specialists and subject teachers provide individualised help to pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), or whose progress has faltered.[24]
Enrichment
Leaders provide an extensive range of co-curricular activities, including linguistic, technical, creative and sporting. Academic enrichment is fully embedded with very popular academic societies across the departments.[24]
Pupil voice
Pupils value the chance to voice their opinions and to see things change because of their suggestions. They lead assemblies and societies both in the school and within the wider educational environment[24]
Independence
Teachers provide a vibrant learning atmosphere in which pupils become self-motivated so that they think and learn for themselves.[24]
Collaboration
Pupils work co-operatively and purposefully in groups, with the confidence of being in a safe space to discuss their views[24]
Diversity
It successfully equips pupils with a sophisticated understanding and respect for difference and diversity.[24]
Sport
Access to extensive facilities in sport and the preforming arts contributes to pupils’ high levels of performance. School sports teams frequently compete in national competitions.[24]
Performing arts
Access to extensive facilities in sport and the preforming arts contributes to pupils’ high levels of performance.[24]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  3. Department for Education: Performance tables schools data (explore education statistics). Period 2025/26, provisional, published 2026-10-15. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  4. Department for Education: Key stage 4 performance 2024/25: data guidance. Period 2024/25. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    It is not possible to calculate Progress 8 for academic years 2024/25 and 2025/26 due to gaps in the baseline caused by COVID-19 disruption.
  5. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  6. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  7. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  8. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS4 final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  9. Department for Education: A level and other 16 to 18 results 2020/21. Period 2020/21. Archived copy; original. Licence: OGL-3.0.
    Quote
    Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer exam series was cancelled in both 2020 and 2021, and alternative processes were set up to award grades.
  10. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2023/24, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  11. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2022/23, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  12. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2021/22, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  13. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: KS5 (16-18) final. Period 2018/19, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  14. Department for Education: 16-18 destination measures: 16-19 study leavers institution level destinations. Period 2023/24. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  15. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments (independent schools' inspectorate and provision). Period 2026-10-17, published 2026-10-17. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  16. reports.isi.net: reports.isi.net document (PDF). Period 2026-10-17. Licence: copyright-quoted.
  17. goodschoolsguide.co.uk: goodschoolsguide.co.uk — Caterham school. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    At 11+ or 13+, ISEB pre-tests, school's entrance tests, day of 'fun activities'. (p. 1)
  18. caterhamschool.co.uk: caterhamschool.co.uk — Fees. Period 2026-10-17. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (6)
    Years 7 to 13 £9,665 (p. 1)
    Sixth Form Entry £10,125 (p. 1)
    Full Boarding Years 9 to 13 £20,170 (p. 1)
    Full Boarding Sixth Form Entry £21,255 (p. 1)
    Weekly Boarding Years 9 to 13 £16,830 (p. 1)
    Weekly Boarding Sixth Form Entry £17,735 (p. 1)
  19. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  20. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  21. caterhamschool.co.uk: caterhamschool.co.uk — Admissions. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    +44 (0)1883 343028 (p. 1)
    Admission Enquiries (p. 1)
  22. caterhamschool.co.uk: caterhamschool.co.uk — Bursaries. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    A range of means-tested financial support is available for families. We offer support in the form of 'Assisted Places' to families whose financial resources are limited. This support may be up to 50% of school tuition fees (possibly more in exceptional cases). (p. 1)
    We also offer a number of means-tested and named financial awards (bursaries) which offer support of up to 100% of school tuition fees: (p. 1)
  23. caterhamschool.co.uk: caterhamschool.co.uk — Admissions Policy 2025-26 (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    An automatic sibling fee discount is also available: a 10% discount is applied to the fees for a third and any subsequent child attending the School, provided all three children remain enrolled. (p. 4)
  24. reports.isi.net: reports.isi.net document (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (19)
    English is an additional language for 164 pupils. (p. 13)
    The school has identified 100 pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). (p. 13)
    Access to extensive facilities in sport and the preforming arts contributes to pupils' high levels of performance. School sports teams frequently compete in national competitions (p. 7)
    This culture enables pupils not to worry about what others think about them, to be ambitious and to be thoroughly respectful of each other (p. 3)
    Leaders ensure that pupils feel part of a close yet outward-looking community (p. 10)
    Teaching engages and generates intellectual interest and ambition among pupils at a high level. This is a significant strength (p. 3)
    Pastoral care underpins the academic, extra-curricular and sporting achievements pursued by the school (p. 3)
    Pupils feel safe and secure in school and well supported in all aspects of school life (p. 5)
    Pupils are extremely engaged in lessons and are confident speakers and listeners (p. 6)
    The school's management of behaviour is effective (p. 8)
    It successfully equips pupils with a sophisticated understanding and respect for difference and diversity (p. 8)
    Leaders provide an extensive range of co-curricular activities, including linguistic, technical, creative and sporting (p. 8)
    Academic enrichment is fully embedded with very popular academic societies across the departments (p. 6)
    Pupils value the chance to voice their opinions and to see things change because of their suggestions (p. 10)
    They lead assemblies and societies both in the school and within the wider educational environment (p. 8)
    Teachers provide a vibrant learning atmosphere in which pupils become self-motivated so that they think and learn for themselves (p. 6)
    Pupils work co-operatively and purposefully in groups, with the confidence of being in a safe space to discuss their views (p. 6)
    Access to extensive facilities in sport and the preforming arts contributes to pupils' high levels of performance (p. 7)
    Specialists and subject teachers provide individualised help to pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), or whose progress has faltered (p. 6)