The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 17.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
17.6
26.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
26% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 10–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,012
- Capacity
- 96%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Ceri Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Harestone Valley Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6YA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCaterham Prep
Independent · 446m away
Oakhyrst Grange School
Independent · 787m away
St John's CofE Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Clifton Hill School
Special school · 1.5km away
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Essendene Lodge School
Independent · 1.7km away
Orpheus Centre
Special school · 2.0km away
de Stafford School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Caterham School a selective school?
Yes. Caterham School 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 School?
Caterham School currently has 1,012 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Caterham School take?
Caterham School caters for pupils aged 10 to 19.
Where is Caterham School?
Caterham School is in Caterham, CR3 6YA, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Caterham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Caterham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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