The short version
Nearly full.
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 278
- Capacity
- 93%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Ben Purkiss (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Harestone Valley Road, Surrey, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6YB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCaterham School
Independent · 446m away
St John's CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 774m away
Oakhyrst Grange School
Independent · 1.2km away
Orpheus Centre
Special school · 1.7km away
Clifton Hill School
Special school · 2.0km away
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 2.0km away
Essendene Lodge School
Independent · 2.0km away
Woldingham School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Caterham Prep a selective school?
Yes. Caterham Prep has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Caterham Prep?
Caterham Prep currently has 278 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Caterham Prep take?
Caterham Prep caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Caterham Prep?
Caterham Prep is in Caterham, CR3 6YB, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Caterham Prep have a sixth form?
No, Caterham Prep does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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