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Join us in Years 5-6 and benefit from a through offer to award winning Caterham School. Book a private tour and join the application process for 2026 entry
This week in Year 5, pupils have been deepening their understanding of Tom’s Midnight Garden through an engaging and imaginative drama‑based English lesson. To help them empathise with the characters and explore…
This week, Reception have been exploring the story Sharing a Shell. During our Royal Writing Club sessions, we have been using our imaginations to change different elements of the story.…
We have continued our ‘Under the Sea’ theme and explored the story of ‘Sharing a Shell’. This week in Bumblebees preschool class, the children have been working collaboratively to paint…
We’ve had a very busy week in Butterflies! We’ve continued sharing our story Sharing a Shell, focusing on being kind to our friends and learning how to share. The children enjoyed…
Last week, our Year 6 pupils rolled up their sleeves and turned into brilliant bakers as they made homemade apple pies , completely from scratch! The children learned how to…
The sun finally came out on Wednesday afternoon and the Years 5 & 6 Rugby teams managed to get some match play at the fixture with Cumnor House. As the…
In our Mindfulness Club, children are discovering the joy of slowing down and enjoying some calm, creative time. There is lots to choose from hammer beads that sparkle with every…
This week the Copthorne Wombles took to the school grounds for a cold but fruitful rubbish picking session. From Years 3 to 6 children are taking turns each Monday to…
Children can begin their education with us from age 2 in our Flying Start Nursery and continue through to Year 6 before moving on to senior school.
Ensuring that our pupils have the skills and knowledge to thrive in a fast-changing world, alongside a first class academic education, is one of our core priorities.
Our Global curriculum adopts an enquiry led approach to learning so that our pupils can explore and apply knowledge and skills in context to real life situations, giving them a better understanding of their place in the world.
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We believe that when children are happy, inspired, and supported, they thrive; not only in their learning, but in their growth as confident, curious, and compassionate individuals. Our aim is to create an environment where every pupil is empowered to explore their potential, embrace challenges, and develop the skills and character needed to flourish in an ever-changing world.
At Copthorne Prep, we are proud to lead the way in educational excellence as part of an award-winning approach to learning and teaching. We are ambitious for our pupils, but above all ensure learning is fun. Our teachers aim to kindle a passion for learning, for self-reflection and self-challenge, creating a holistic learning environment where children feel comfortable and hungry to extend their learning.
As part of the Caterham Family of Schools, pupils in Year 5 benefit from early offers to Caterham School. The Early Offer pathway at Copthorne Prep strengthens and smooths the transition for pupils who would thrive at Caterham School.
This removes the hurdle of the 11+ entry exam, with offers awarded in the Summer Term of Year 5.
Come and experience for yourself what makes a Copthorne education unique.
We would love to welcome you our School at an upcoming visitor morning or private tour.
Our daughter is really enjoying her time at Copthorne. I’m so proud of her and blown away by the education your school offers. The transformation in both our children has been incredible to see. I am extremely grateful to you all. Year 5 parent
Our daughter is really enjoying her time at Copthorne. I’m so proud of her and blown away by the education your school offers. The transformation in both our children has been incredible to see. I am extremely grateful to you all.