Caterham School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for kids aged 10 to 19.
Facilities
Just 20 miles from Central London, yet set in its own tranquil space, the School benefits from a 200 acre campus including woodland, sports fields, high ropes course and outdoor learning centre.
Elegant Victorian architecture is juxtaposed with purpose built facilities: science complex, a Sports Centre with indoor pool, fitness centre and double space sports hall, a new Performing Arts Centre with theatre, the Maggs Library and a dedicated digital Innovation Centre.
Above all, Caterham is home to thriving community of day and boarding pupils, with bustling common rooms and welcoming houses, and the wrap around support and care offered by the pastoral team and fully staffed Health Centre.
Features
Things to note
They encourage individuality and diversity in the community and this is evidenced by the vast range of performances, clubs, activities and trips on offer.
The extensive co-curricular provision allows pupils to learn new skills, helps young people find what makes them tick and what brings them joy beyond academic study. They expect all pupils to involve themselves in at least one co-curricular activity each term. Many activities are run during lunch break and others take place after school, in the evening or on Saturday mornings. For those pupils who travel to school by coach, the network of late buses allow them to access after school activities.
11+ ADMISSIONS: As a highly successful School, entrance to Caterham is by selection based on academic merit and on an assessment of each child’s likely positive wider contribution to the School. A vital part of the admissions process is getting to know each child as an individual. CLICK HERE for more information.
16+ ADMISSIONS: They welcome applications at 16+. The vast majority of current pupils stay on following GCSEs, but additional day and boarding places are available for external candidates wishing to join a vibrant, active and friendly Sixth Form. CLICK HERE for more information.
13+ DEFERRED ENTRY ADMISSIONS: Each year approximately 40 to 50 pupils join at 13+, usually from preparatory schools. There are two routes for admission at 13+: Deferred Entry (for pupils in Year 6 for either day or boarding places) and Year 8 application for boarding places. CLICK HERE for more information.
Fees
DAY PUPILS:
Years 7 to 13
£6,955
Sixth Form Entry
£7,290
BOARDING PUPILS:
Full Boarding Years 9 to 13
£14,180
Full Boarding Sixth Form Entry
£14,945
Weekly Boarding Years 9 to 13
£11,830
Weekly Boarding Sixth Form Entry
£12,470
EXTRAS:
Lunches per term - day pupils (senior school)
£265
Scholarships
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS: All registered applicants are automatically considered for an academic scholarship, and decisions are based on performance in assessments and interviews. They have a broad understanding of outstanding academic ability, though all academic scholars exhibit a genuine thirst for learning and a passion for a variety of subject areas.
SIXTH FORM ONLY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS: In addition to normal academic scholarships, they offer a specific science scholarship and exhibition for 16+ applicants. Those awarded a Sixth Form Science Scholarship are expected to show exceptional promise in at least two subjects (chosen from Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics) and have an established record of achievement in the subjects at their current school.
CO-CURRICULAR SCHOLARSHIPS
Art & Design: Applicants will be asked to upload a digital portfolio of 15-20 pieces of work completed in the past year in any media. Portfolios will be reviewed and a short list invited to assessment and interview at Caterham.
Chess: Successful Chess scholarship applicants will combine talent for the game with a evidenced history of playing competitively in local or regional tournaments.
Dance: Those with a passion and talent for any style of dance are invited to consider applying, especially those with dance qualifications and/or a history of participation in competitions. Ap
Drama: Applicants will be asked to upload exam certificates, at least one reference, a one-sided A4 page CV listing their experience and achievements in Drama, and a one-minute self-tape where they can explain their passion for Drama, what has inspired them, and why they think a scholarship will be beneficial to them.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: The scholarship is awarded to pupils who can demonstrate a high level of creativity within the digital or design & technology space (for example in coding, app design, CAD, prototyping, web design or something similar), or in the areas of social activism, change-making and enterprise.
Music: Applicants will be asked to upload exam/competition certificates and references from instrumental teachers/school teacher.
Sports: Applicants will be asked to outline their sporting experience (including teams they play for) and interests as part of the sports scholarship application form. Applicants should make it clear on their application form which is their strongest sport.
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